Known faults for Abarth.

Most common faults

Sorted by how many of this make's models each entry applies to.

1. MultiAir actuator starved of oil pressure2 models

   Valvetrain (MultiAir actuator)Grande Punto / Punto Evo · 124 Spider

2. 12 V battery and brakes on the electric Fiat 500e1 model

   Electrical and electronic systems500e / 600e

3. The automatic gearbox shifts down by itself and may lock the rear wheels (recall)1 model

   Automatic gearbox124 Spider

4. FIRE head gasket, belt and coils1 model

   Cylinder head / timing / ignition500 / 595 / 695

Models by era

Grouped by the launch year of each generation. Photos show the generation listed; if there is no verified photo, no other car is shown instead.

Recalls

Check what each recall covers: market, production period and VIN. Ask the manufacturer whether a repair is outstanding.

• Insufficiently tightened Abarth 500 steering-rod lock nutSuspension and steering
• AEB remains disabled due to front-camera softwareBrakes and safety
• Water in the steering box of the March 2017 Fiat 500 and Abarth 500Suspension and steering
• Warning lights and indications missing from the cluster because of software (Abarth 500e)Electrical and electronic systems