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severe Owners of the 2014 FIAT 500L have filed 4 NHTSA complaints about the airbags at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See airbags across all vehicles →
| Model year | airbags complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 500L (this page) | 4 |
| 2015 500L | 5 |
Of the 4 airbags complaints filed for the 2014 FIAT 500L, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 11 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
If the knee airbag air bag does not deploy properly during a crash, there is an increased risk of driver injury.
2014 Fiat 500l the consumer was involved in an accident. Where the knee airbags deployed with such force, the consumer received burns, cuts and bruises to her knees. *mw
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Fiat 500l. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 14v481000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated that the parts were not available for repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owned a 2014 Fiat 500l. While driving various speeds, an animal jumped in front of the vehicle. The vehicle veered to the right and crashed into a lake. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact received a notification for NHTSA…
My airbag light keeps coming on. It has been happening for the last 4 years. Everytime there is a temperature change more than 10 degrees the light comes on and stays on during driving. After the car is driven for a while and it's parked and turned off it resets. I've had the dealership check it and they say there is no code that shows the light being on. The app says I don't have any unresolved…
It's a meaningful issue. 4 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
Based on the 4 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 10,000 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover airbags issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.