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.
FIAT 500 Timing Belt Or ChainYear | Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference |
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2018 - 2023 | 1.3L | Timing Chain | Interference |
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2012 - 2020 | 1.4L | Timing Belt | Interference |
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2016 - 2018 | 2.4L | Timing Chain | Interference |
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Note: Replacement intervals are broad recommendations and can be affected by age, weather
conditions, running conditions etc. Check with the owner's manual/ manufacturer/ dealership.
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.
2023 FIAT 500 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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1.3L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2022 FIAT 500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2022 FIAT 500 has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2022 FIAT 500 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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1.3L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2021 FIAT 500e2021 FIAT 500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2021 FIAT 500 has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2021 FIAT 500 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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1.3L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2020 FIAT 5002020 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.
2020 FIAT 500 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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1.4L Turbo | Timing Belt | Interference | 90k |
1.3L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2019 FIAT 5002019 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.
2019 FIAT 500 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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1.4L Turbo | Timing Belt | Interference | 90k |
1.3L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2018 FIAT 5002018 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.
2018 FIAT 500 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.4L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1.4L Turbo | Timing Belt | Interference | 90k |
1.3L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
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.
2017 FIAT 500 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.4L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1.4L Turbo | Timing Belt | Interference | 90k |
1.4L | Timing Belt | Interference | 90k |
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.
2016 FIAT 500 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.4L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1.4L Turbo | Timing Belt | Interference | 90k |
1.4L | Timing Belt | Interference | 90k |
2015 FIAT 5002015 FIAT 500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2015 FIAT 500 has a timing belt and interference engine.
2015 FIAT 500 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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1.4L Turbo | Timing Belt | Interference | 90k |
1.4L | Timing Belt | Interference | 90k |
2014 FIAT 500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2014 FIAT 500 has a timing belt and interference engine.
2014 FIAT 500 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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1.4L Turbo | Timing Belt | Interference | 90k |
1.4L | Timing Belt | Interference | 90k |
2013 FIAT 500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2013 FIAT 500 has a timing belt and interference engine.
2013 FIAT 500 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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1.4L Turbo | Timing Belt | Interference | 90k |
1.4L | Timing Belt | Interference | 90k |
2012 FIAT 500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2012 FIAT 500 has a timing belt and interference engine.
2012 FIAT 500 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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1.4L Turbo | Timing Belt | Interference | 90k |
1.4L | Timing Belt | Interference | 90k |
FIAT 500
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.
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