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Abarth 595 problems (2016–2024)

The only engine of the Abarth 595 that we have documented, the 1.4 T-Jet, has high or critical severity faults in the versions it is fitted to. Our verdict for the version it is fitted to: «With caution».[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

Outside the engine: The Abarth 595 (2016-2024) shares its platform with the Fiat 500, but outside the engine the sources consulted record only two recalls that name it (as "Abarth 500" or "Fiat 500 Abarth"): both concern the steering gear and cover small batches from March 2017 and March 2022. We have found no reliability studies or owner reports outside the engine.[8][9]

Abarth 595 (2016–2024)
Photo: LuvsMG481 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Reference image for this generation.
02468105.4out of 10

Abarth 595 rating: acceptable reliability

Calculated using only 6 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. Limited evidence: it is based on few sources or few documented faults, so it is not included in the rankings. Having few documented faults does not mean it is reliable: it may simply be little studied. How it is calculated

  • Engine5.24 faults
  • Gearbox10.0No documented faults
  • Suspension10.0No documented faults
  • Brakes10.0No documented faults
  • Tyres and wheels10.0No documented faults
  • Steering5.72 faults
  • Electrical system10.0No documented faults
  • Headlights and lights10.0No documented faults
  • Electronics and infotainment10.0No documented faults
  • Climate control10.0No documented faults
  • Bodywork and interior10.0No documented faults
  • Airbags and safety10.0No documented faults

The weak points of the Abarth 595

  1. 1High severity: Premature turbocharger failure or wear1.4 T-Jet engine · repair €1,100–€2,300
  2. 2Critical severity: Steering gear with insufficient lubrication due to water ingress: the steering may stiffen or lock (2017 recall)Steering
  3. 3Critical severity: Steering gear rod nut insufficiently tightened (2022 recall)Steering
  4. 4Medium severity: MultiAir (UniAir) electro-hydraulic unit failure1.4 T-Jet engine · repair €1,250–€1,800
  5. 5Medium severity: High oil consumption1.4 T-Jet engine

Documented engine

The first label is the most serious fault affecting that engine in this car; the second, our verdict for the versions it is fitted to. Each engine's risk index is calculated only from the faults that affect this car (how we calculate it). We only show engines we have documented with sources: if yours does not appear, we have not analysed it yet. View all engines

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Outside the engine

2 recalls and campaigns documented, the latest: Steering gear rod nut insufficiently tightened (Fiat 500 and Fiat 500 Abarth, 2022). See the campaigns for the Abarth 595

10 sourcesHow we work

1.4 T-Jet

Fiat 1.4 T-Jet / MultiAir Turbo (familia FIRE 16v turbo) · Petrol

In the 595
2016–2024[10]
Names
Abarth 595 1.4 T-Jet MultiAir 145 · Abarth 595 1.4 T-Jet MultiAir 165 · Abarth 595 1.4 T-Jet MultiAir 180
Faults that affect it
4 · 1 of high or critical severity
Risk index on this car
48
Moderate risk

Verdict for the version it uses

  • 1.4 MultiAir Turbo (2009-2020)2009–2020 · 105–180 hp · 940A2000, 940C2000

    With caution

    The reliability pages and owner reports we consulted for the Fiat 500X, Alfa Romeo MiTo, Alfa Romeo Giulietta, Jeep Renegade and Jeep Compass repeatedly document three problems: turbocharger wear or failure (sometimes at very low mileage), faults in the MultiAir/UniAir unit itself and high oil consumption. No manufacturer has acknowledged a specific campaign or extended warranty, so it is worth checking the history and test driving the car both cold and warm before buying.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

Faults that affect the 595

  1. High severityFrequency: CommonTurboPremature turbocharger failure or wearOn the Fiat 500X, Fiat Tipo, Jeep Renegade and Jeep Compass there are recurring reports of turbocharger failure, sometimes at very low mileage (from 15,000 km); the manufacturer has offered occasional goodwill discounts, but there is no official campaign.Repair: €1,100–€2,300Appears at around 15,000 km
  2. Medium severityFrequency: CommonIntakeMultiAir (UniAir) electro-hydraulic unit failureThe MultiAir (UniAir) electro-hydraulic unit, which controls the intake valves using oil pressure, can fail and cause misfires and the engine light to come on; on the Alfa Romeo MiTo there is a documented case of replacement at 50,000 km for €1,400, with no warranty cover.Repair: €1,250–€1,800Appears at around 12,000 km
  3. Medium severityFrequency: CommonLubricationHigh oil consumptionThe Fiat 500X, Fiat Tipo, Alfa Romeo MiTo and Giulietta have accumulated reports of above-normal oil consumption, in some cases up to 1 litre per 1,000 km; keep an eye on the level between services and do not wait for the warning light.Appears at around 60,000 km
  4. Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalIgnitionMisfires and ignition coil faultsOn the Alfa Romeo MiTo there are reports of misfires that owners attribute to the coils, spark plugs and the MultiAir itself all at once, with the engine light on; we do not find the same pattern with the same clarity on the other models with this engine.

595 1.4 T-Jet pageAll versions and faults of the 1.4 T-Jet

Faults of the Abarth 595 outside the engine

Suspension, brakes, tyres, electronics and the rest of the car. They occur with any engine.

Checklist for buying a used Abarth 595

Check the advert or the paperwork to see which engine the car has and go through its section. Each point comes from a documented fault; you can tick them off as you inspect.

If it has the 1.4 T-Jet (2016–2024)

Premature turbocharger failure or wear

High severity

MultiAir (UniAir) electro-hydraulic unit failure

Medium severity

High oil consumption

Medium severity

Misfires and ignition coil faults

Medium severity

Wear parts for the Abarth 595

Brakes, wiper blades, pollen filter and battery, searched for this model. The exact part number depends on the engine and year: confirm it with the registration plate or VIN.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Abarth 595 reliable?

The only engine of the Abarth 595 that we have documented, the 1.4 T-Jet, has high or critical severity faults in the versions it is fitted to. Our verdict for the version it is fitted to: «With caution». The Abarth 595 (2016-2024) shares its platform with the Fiat 500, but outside the engine the sources consulted record only two recalls that name it (as "Abarth 500" or "Fiat 500 Abarth"): both concern the steering gear and cover small batches from March 2017 and March 2022. We have found no reliability studies or owner reports outside the engine.

What problems does the Abarth 595 have apart from the engine?

The Abarth 595 (2016-2024) shares its platform with the Fiat 500, but outside the engine the sources consulted record only two recalls that name it (as "Abarth 500" or "Fiat 500 Abarth"): both concern the steering gear and cover small batches from March 2017 and March 2022. We have found no reliability studies or owner reports outside the engine. The most important documented faults are: steering gear with insufficient lubrication due to water ingress: the steering may stiffen or lock (2017 recall) (steering, critical severity) and steering gear rod nut insufficiently tightened (2022 recall) (steering, critical severity).[8][9]

What faults does the Abarth 595 have?

The most important by severity and frequency, on the engines we have documented, are: premature turbocharger failure or wear (1.4 T-Jet, high severity), multiAir (UniAir) electro-hydraulic unit failure (1.4 T-Jet, medium severity), high oil consumption (1.4 T-Jet, medium severity) and misfires and ignition coil faults (1.4 T-Jet, medium severity).

What is the best year to buy a Abarth 595?

According to our rating by year, the best are 2024, 2023, 2021 and 4 other years with the same rating (7.6/10); the worst rated is 2017 (6.1/10). Each year's rating counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those units: open each year to see what changes.

Does the Abarth 595 have recalls?

Yes: we have documented 2 campaigns for the Abarth 595, such as steering gear rod nut insufficiently tightened (Fiat 500 and Fiat 500 Abarth, 2022) (2022). Check with your VIN at the official service centre whether yours has been done.[9]

Sources

Every fact on this page links to its source. If you find an error, let us know.

  1. Fiat 500X : les plus et les moinsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  2. Fiat 500X : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  3. Alfa Romeo MiTo : les plus et les moinsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  4. Alfa Romeo MiTo : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  5. Alfa Romeo Giulietta : les plus et les moinsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  6. Jeep Renegade : les plus et les moinsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  7. Jeep Compass : les plus et les moinsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  8. Recall: Fiat 500 / Abarth 500 (2017) accident, steeringcar-recalls.eu · Other source · published 21 July 2017 · consulted 5 October 2026
  9. Fiat 500 (2022): steering gear rod locking nut recall (Fiat 500 and Fiat 500 Abarth)car-recalls.eu · Other source · published 11 June 2022 · consulted 5 October 2026
  10. Fiat 500 (2007)Wikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026