Fiat · model year 2012
2012 Fiat 500
Specifications and certified data for the 2012 model year. All Fiat 500 model years →
2012 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | — | Electric | Automatic | 260 | 0 | — | Dossier |
| Hybrid | — | Hybrid | Automatic | 190 | 81 | — | Dossier |
| Core Diesel | — | Diesel | Manual | 150 | 87 | — | Dossier |
| Core Petrol | — | Petrol | Manual | 120 | 105 | — | Dossier |
| 0.9 TwinAir Turbo 85 | 875 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 92 | 70.6 | Dossier |
| 0.9 TwinAir Turbo 85 Dualogic | 875 cc | Petrol | Other | — | 90 | 72.4 | Dossier |
| 1.2 | 1,242 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 113 | 58.9 | Dossier |
| 1.2 Dualogic | 1,242 cc | Petrol | Other | — | 110 | 60.1 | Dossier |
| 1.3 16v MultiJet 95 | 1,248 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 104 | 72.4 | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2012 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1.4 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Premium | 29 | 306 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 1.4 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 32 | 278 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 1.4 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Premium | 29 | 306 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 1.4 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 30 | 296 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Fiat 500 3 HB FWD Early Release | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★☆☆☆ (2/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2012 Fiat 500 3 HB FWD Later Release | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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19V817000 2019-11-15 · model years 2012, 2013
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Fiat 500 vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the cable to detach from the transmission.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable adjuster, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for…
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16V302000 2016-05-16 · model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Fiat 500 vehicles manufactured June 21, 2010, through January 12, 2016, equipped with a manual transmission. The clutch diaphragm spring may fracture and fail, causing an inability to switch gears.
Remedy: The remedy for this recall will include the installation of a clutch pedal limiter and a clutch pedal switch. The recall began on November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.…
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11V550000 2011-11-10 · model years 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 DODGE JOURNEY AND FIAT 500 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 24, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 26, 2011. SOME VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH CONTAMINATED BRAKE FLUID AND MAY EXPERIENCE A DEGRADATION OF THE SEALING COMPONENTS WITHIN THE BRAKE SYSTEM.
Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE ALL BRAKE COMPONENTS THAT COME IN CONTACT WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 1, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2012
Sources
- UK VCA fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.