Fiat 500L 330
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
80–90 PS
0.9L TwinAir Turbo Benzin
Two-Stroke Feeling Deluxe
Fun to Drive!120 PS
1.4L T-Jet Turbo Benzin
5 weaknesses
Stay Away!Engine Overview
The Fiat 500L 330 is available with 5 engine variants — from 77 to 120 hp. 1 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.
The Fiat 1.3L MultiJet II (Diesel, 84 PS) has the 199B1 (1.3L MultiJet II) — rated: "Be Careful", 5 known weaknesses.
The Fiat 1.6L MultiJet II (Diesel, 105–120 PS) comes with 2 different engines: 199B5 (2013–2022, Be Careful) und 955A3-D (2014–2022, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 1.6L MultiJet II!
The Fiat 0.9L TwinAir Turbo (Benziner, 86 PS) has the 312A2 (0.9L TwinAir Turbo) — rated: "Stay Away!", 5 known weaknesses.
The Fiat 1.4L 16V (Benziner, 95 PS) has the 843A1 (1.4L 16V) — rated: "Be Careful", 5 known weaknesses.
The Fiat 1.4L T-Jet Turbo (Benziner, 120 PS) has the 940B7 (1.4L T-Jet Turbo) — rated: "Stay Away!", 5 known weaknesses.
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Dualogic Gearbox Actuator Defective The automated manual gearbox (Dualogic) is the main weak point of the 500L. The shift actuator drops into neutral without warning or refuses to change gear. Symptoms: Gearbox shifts itself into neutral, gears cannot be engaged, jerky gear changes, delayed pull-away from 75,000 km | Medium | |
| Manual Gearbox Shift Quality Deteriorates Even on the manual 500L, owners report decreasing shift precision with higher mileage. Gears become harder to engage, especially reverse. Symptoms: Reverse gear difficult or impossible to engage, imprecise shift feel, gearbox noise at idle from 100,000 km | Low |
Top Reported Issues
Alternatives
Known Problems and Issues
A total of 38 weaknesses have been documented for the Fiat 500L 330 (2012–2022) — 26 engine-related and 12 vehicle-related. 2 problem engines: 312A2 (0.9L TwinAir Turbo), 940B7 (1.4L T-Jet Turbo). Typical issues affect Gearbox, Rust, Electronics, Brakes.
500L (199B1, 2012–2022) — Be Careful: Oil dilution from fuel contamination, High-pressure pump wear and knocking noises, Turbocharger wear with neglected maintenance. Power: 84 PS.
500L (199B5, 2013–2022) — Be Careful: Timing belt and tensioner wear, EGR valve carbon build-up, Injectors failed. Power: 105 PS.
500L (955A3-D, 2014–2022) — Be Careful: VTG turbo position sensor faulty, EGR Valve Carbon Deposits, DPF clogged on short trips. Power: 120 PS.
500L (312A2, 2012–2022) — Stay Away!: MultiAir unit faulty, Timing chain jumps / chain tensioner faulty, Faulty crankcase breather increases oil consumption. Power: 86 PS.
500L (843A1, 2012–2022) — Be Careful: Cylinder head gasket leaking, Water pump as timing belt tensioner — coolant loss, Timing belt — interference engine with zero tolerance. Power: 95 PS.
500L (940B7, 2014–2022) — Stay Away!: Timing belt snap, Leaking water pump, Turbo bearing damage after hot shutdown. Power: 120 PS.
What to watch out for with the Fiat 500L? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee