Service bulletins for the 2014 Fiat 500
A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.
174 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 0804016 | 2022-08-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE. This bulletin involves updating the Body Control Module (BCM) software. |
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| 9003081 | 2022-08-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Dielectric Grease This product is no longer approved for use on ignition coil and spark plug boots. Current plug boot material(silicone) is not compatible with this grease and can cause deterioration over time. |
| 18-010-15 REV. D | 2022-08-08. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; SERVICE BRAKES; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: 1.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest software. The customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ? Cranks fast, as if no compression. ? P1524 - Oil Pressure Out Of Range - Camshaft Advance/Retard Disabled (2014 Vehicles only). ? P1128 - Closed Loop Fueling Not Achieved - Bank 1 Upstream (2014 Vehicles only). ? P0141 - Oxygen Sensor 1/2 Heater Performance (2015 Vehicles only). ? P1046 - Cylinder 1 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Overcurrent. ? P1048 - Cylinder 2 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Overcurrent. ? P104A - Cylinder 3 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Overcurrent. ? P104C - Cylinder 4 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Overcurrent. ? P061A Internal Control Module Torque Performance (2014 Vehicles only). ? Improved reverse lamp activation time (2015 auto trans only). ? Improved cold weather starting, below -4 °F (-20 °C). |
| 18-010-15 REV. D | 2022-07-25. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Flash: 1.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest software. The customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ? Cranks fast, as if no compression. ? P1524 - Oil Pressure Out Of Range - Camshaft Advance/Retard Disabled (2014 Vehicles only). ? P1128 - Closed Loop Fueling Not Achieved - Bank 1 Upstream (2014 Vehicles only). ? P0141 - Oxygen Sensor 1/2 Heater Performance (2015 Vehicles only). ? P1046 - Cylinder 1 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Overcurrent. ? P1048 - Cylinder 2 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Overcurrent. ? P104A - Cylinder 3 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Overcurrent. ? P104C - Cylinder 4 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Overcurrent. ? P061A Internal Control Module Torque Performance (2014 Vehicles only). ? Improved reverse lamp activation time (2015 auto trans only). ? Improved cold weather starting, below -4 °F (-20 °C). |
| 0804016 | 2022-07-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin involves updating the Body Control Module (BCM) software. |
| S20 | 2022-04-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software on about 81,000 of the above vehicles may have backup lamp illumination timing that does not meet customer expectations. |
| 08-177-21 | 2021-12-13. Service bulletin. HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. BEV/Hybrid - Showroom and Display Vehicle Battery Maintenance This information only bulletin discusses procedures that must be followed for BEV/Hybrid vehicles that are on display at dealership showrooms. |
| S2008000118 | 2020-09-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. HVAC Control Panel Illumination Inoperative |
| 08-049-20 | 2020-05-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary. |
| 18-010-15 REV-D | 2018-12-17. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID. Flash: 1.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest software. The customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ? Cranks fast, as if no compression. ? P1524 - Oil Pressure Out Of Range - Camshaft Advance/Retard Disabled (2014 Vehicles only). ? P1128 - Closed Loop Fueling Not Achieved - Bank 1 Upstream (2014 Vehicles only). ? P0141 - Oxygen Sensor 1/2 Heater Performance (2015 Vehicles only). ? P1046 - Cylinder 1 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Overcurrent. ? P1048 - Cylinder 2 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Overcurrent. ? P104A - Cylinder 3 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Overcurrent. ? P104C - Cylinder 4 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Overcurrent. ? P061A Internal Control Module Torque Performance (2014 Vehicles only). ? Improved reverse lamp activation time (2015 auto trans only). ? Improved cold weather starting, below -4 °F (-20 °C). |
| 08-004-15 REVA | 2018-12-10. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. FLASH: Battery Electric Vehicle, Multiple System Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the software in multiple modules, Vehicle Tracking Module (VTM), Body Control Module (BCM), On-Board Charging Module (OBCM), Power Inverter Module (PIM) and Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM) if required. The customer may experience one or more of the following: ? The vehicle does not start charging when it?s plugged into the charging station. ? Intermittently the charge indicator will show it?s charging when it?s not charging. ? Intermittently the vehicle may have reduced performance. Enhancement: ? Increase of vehicle range in very cold weather. ? Improve Air Conditioning operation. ? Improvements to help reduce 12 volt battery drain when charging the vehicle with incompatible charging station. ? Improvements to DTC diagnostics. ? Enhancements to the central door lock feature. ? Improvements to locate the vehicle, using the smartphone app. ? Increase cabin preconditioning time from 2 to 10 minutes. ? Update information that is displayed by the cluster. ? Enhancements to the high voltage charging system. ? Improves the accuracy of the vehicle estimated range. ? Improve the total Lifetime energy consumed information that is display on a smartphone app. False Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination: ? P1E25-00-Hybrid/Ev Battery Failure Level 2. ? P0AA4-00-Hybrid Battery Negative Contactor Circuit Stuck Closed. ? P0AA6-00-Hybrid Battery Voltage System Isolation Fault. |
| 18-010-15 REVA | 2018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. Flash:1.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest software. The customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ? P0141 Oxygen Sensor 1/2 Heater Performance. ? P061A Internal Control Module Torque Performance (2014 Vehicles only). ? Improved reverse lamp activation time (2015 auto trans only). ? Improved cold weather starting, below -4 °F (-20 °C). |
| 18-010-15 REV-C | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Flash:1.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest software. The customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ? P0141 Oxygen Sensor 1/2 Heater Performance (software has been updated to better address this DTC, for EAB engines). ? P1046 - Cylinder 1 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Overcurrent. ? P1048 - Cylinder 2 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Overcurrent. ? P104A - Cylinder 3 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Overcurrent. ? P104C - Cylinder 4 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Overcurrent. ? P061A Internal Control Module Torque Performance (2014 Vehicles only). ? Improved reverse lamp activation time (2015 auto trans only). ? Improved cold weather starting, below -4 °F (-20 °C). |
| 08-057-15 | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Flash: Cruise Misspelled In The Instrument Panel Cluster This bulletin involves reprogramming the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) with updated software. The customer may notice the word ?Cruise? misspelled in the IPC. |
| 08-004-15 REVB | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. FLASH: Battery Electric Vehicle, Multiple System Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the software in multiple modules, Vehicle Tracking Module (VTM), Body Control Module (BCM), On-Board Charging Module (OBCM), Power Inverter Module (PIM) and Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM) if required. The customer may experience one or more of the following: ? The vehicle does not start charging when it?s plugged into the charging station. ? Intermittently the charge indicator will show it?s charging when it?s not charging. ? Intermittently the vehicle may have reduced performance. Enhancement: ? Increase of vehicle range in very cold weather. ? Improve Air Conditioning operation. ? Improvements to help reduce 12 volt battery drain when charging the vehicle with incompatible charging station. ? Improvements to DTC diagnostics. ? Enhancements to the central door lock feature. ? Improvements to locate the vehicle, using the smartphone app. ? Increase cabin preconditioning time from 2 to 10 minutes. ? Update information that is displayed by the cluster. ? Enhancements to the high voltage charging system. ? Improves the accuracy of the vehicle estimated range. ? Improve the total Lifetime energy consumed information that is display on a smartphone app. False Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination: ? U1014-00-Internal CAN Communication. ? P1E25-00-Hybrid/Ev Battery Failure Level 2. ? P0AA4-00-Hybrid Battery Negative Contactor Circuit Stuck Closed. ? P0AA6-00-Hybrid Battery Voltage System Isolation Fault. |
| 18-010-15 | 2018-11-19. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash:1.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest software. The customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ? P0141 Oxygen Sensor 1/2 Heater Performance. ? P061A Internal Control Module Torque Performance (2014 Vehicles only). ? Improved reverse lamp activation time (2015 auto trans only). |
| 08-004-15 | 2018-11-19. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. FLASH: Battery Electric Vehicle, Multiple System Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the software in multiple modules, Vehicle Tracking Module (VTM), Body Control Module (BCM), On-Board Charging Module (OBCM), Power Inverter Module (PIM), Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM) and Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU) if required. The customer may experience one or more of the following: ? The vehicle does not start charging when it?s plugged into the charging station. ? Intermittently the charge indicator will show it?s charging when it?s not charging. ? Intermittently the vehicle may have reduced performance. Enhancement: ? Charging system enhancement during very cold weather. ? Increase of vehicle range in very cold weather. ? Improve Air Conditioning operation. ? Improvements to help reduce 12 volt battery drain when charging the vehicle with incompatible charging station. ? Improvements to DTC diagnostics. ? Enhancements to the central door lock feature. ? Improvements to locate the vehicle, using the smartphone app. ? Increase cabin preconditioning time from 2 to 10 minutes. ? Update information that is displayed by the cluster. ? Enhancements to the high voltage charging system. ? Improves the accuracy of the vehicle estimated range. ? Improve the total Lifetime energy consumed information that is display on a smartphone app. False Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination: ? P1E25-00-Hybrid/Ev Battery Failure Level 2. ? P0AA4-00-Hybrid Battery Negative Contactor Circuit Stuck Closed. ? P0AA6-00-Hybrid Battery Voltage System Isolation Fault. |
| 08-012-15 | 2018-09-24. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Intermittent Battery Drain This bulletin involves reprogramming the Body Control Module (BCM) with updated software. A small number of customers may experience a battery drain after the vehicle sits for a long period of time. |
| Z5091195A$ | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. RES / RHA / REB radio that supports Bluetooth and Hands-Free For issues with Bluetooth, Hands-Free Calling, and/or Voice Commands, DO NOT replace the radio. Diagnose the Hands-Free Module system (also called the Telematics Module). The Telematics Module (and associated components) is the system responsible for these features. A power cycle may be required for the hands-free module for proper diagnosis.~ Please reference; 8T - Navigation/Telecommunication Diagnosis and Testing (DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HANDS FREE PHONE) |
| 08-040-16 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE. Flash: BCM Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves updating the Body Control Module (BCM) software. Some customers may describe that the soft top will not open when pressing the unlock button for more than three seconds. |
| 08-048-16 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. FLASH: Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU) System Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the software in the EVCU. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation, the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) set in the EVCU memory: · P1A21-00 - HV Battery Contactor Control Sequence Incorrect. In addition the customer may notice one of the following conditions: · When an Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) is plugged in approximately 17 seconds after key off, the vehicle will not charge and will not power down. This could lead to potential 12V battery drain after prolonged period of time. · When the battery temperature is below -30°C (-22°F) and above 50°C (122°F), the thermal system does not function. · When a Level 1 EVSE is plugged in, the displayed charge time estimation for Level 2 is over estimated. The following improvements/enhancements are also included in this software release: · Improved shift strategy involving shift lever position. |
| 08-101-14 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Convergence Telematics Module (CTM) Software Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, replacement of the (CTM). The customer may notice that the displays on the TomTom screen may be missing some Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) features. Charging schedule screen, power flow screen and charging station icon may be missing. |
| 08-048-14 REV. B | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Vehicle Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the software in multiple modules, Vehicle Tracking Module (VTM), Body Control Module (BCM), On-Board Charging Module (OBCM), Power Inverter Module (PIM) and Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU) if required. Several software improvements are available for vehicles equipped with a 83 KW electric motor. Improve Air Conditioning operation. Improvements to help reduce 12 volt battery drain when charging the vehicle with incompatible charging station. Improvements to DTC diagnostics. Enhancements to the central door lock feature. Improvements to locate the vehicle, using the smartphone app. Increase cabin preconditioning time from 2 to 10 minutes. Enhancements to the high voltage charging system. Improves the accuracy of the vehicle estimated range. Improve the total Lifetime energy consumed information that is display on a smartphone app. |
| 23-025-14 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Instrument Panel 500 Nameplate Not Fully Seated This bulletin involves replacing the "500" nameplate on the instrument panel. The customer may describe a gap between the "500" nameplate and the instrument panel bezel. |
| 18-048-14 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Flash: Powertrain System Improvements For Generic Scan Tool Support This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. The following Powertrain system improvement/enhancement is being released to improve the accuracy of Mode 6 data parameters in generic scan tools. |
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