Model year guide

2012 Fiat 500c

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Fiat 500c is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

2012 Fiat 500c — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2012 Fiat 500c at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined29 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2012 Fiat 500c recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2012 Fiat 500c.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 10 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2012 Fiat 500c MPG & running costs

Combined29 mpg
City27 mpg
Highway32 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,850
EPA size classMinicompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd
Passenger volume76 cu ft
Cargo volume7 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$2,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2012 Fiat 500c costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,250
Fuel only$14,250
Per mile$0.19

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
139.8 in
Width
64.2 in
Height
59.8 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in
Curb weight
2,421 lb
Front track
55.9 in
Rear track
55.1 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2012 Fiat 500c. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

2012 Fiat 500c trims & engines on record

Trims
Pop · Lounge
Engines
1.4L 4-cyl

2012 Fiat 500c vehicles on record

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Other Fiat 500c model years

2018

2012 Fiat 500c — frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Fiat 500c have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2012 Fiat 500c. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2012 Fiat 500c get?

The 2012 Fiat 500c has a U.S. EPA estimate of 29 mpg combined (27 city / 32 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.