FIAT 500: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (2012 - 2023)

The FIAT 500 1.3L and 2.4L engines have a timing chain while the 1.4L engine has a timing belt. All are interference.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the FIAT 500.

Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.

2023 FIAT 500 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2023 FIAT 500 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2022 FIAT 500 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2022 FIAT 500 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2021 FIAT 500 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2021 FIAT 500 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2020 FIAT 500 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2020 FIAT 500 1.3L engine has a timing chain while the 1.4L engine has a timing belt. Both are interference engines.

2019 FIAT 500 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2019 FIAT 500 1.3L engine has a timing chain while the 1.4L engine has a timing belt. Both are interference engines.

2018 FIAT 500 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2018 FIAT 500 1.3L and 2.4L engines have timing chains while the 1.4L engine has a timing belt. All are interference engines.

2017 FIAT 500 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2017 FIAT 500 2.4L engines have timing chains while the 1.4L engine has a timing belt. Both are interference engines.

2016 FIAT 500 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2016 FIAT 500 2.4L engines have timing chains while the 1.4L engine has a timing belt. Both are interference engines.

2015 FIAT 500 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2015 FIAT 500 has a timing belt and interference engine.

2014 FIAT 500 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2014 FIAT 500 has a timing belt and interference engine.

2013 FIAT 500 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2013 FIAT 500 has a timing belt and interference engine.

2012 FIAT 500 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2012 FIAT 500 has a timing belt and interference engine.

Timing Belt Basics

The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).

A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.

A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt failure can result in serious engine damage.

Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should be routinely inspected.