Used Fiat 500L Steering Column

The Fiat 500L ran from 2012 with a facelift arriving in 2017, and while the steering column is a genuine part fitted to all variants of this model, whether a pre-facelift column from 2012–2017 will interchange with a post-facelift unit from 2017 onwards is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration, as trim and electrical changes around the facelift can affect column compatibility. Give the breaker your full reg and ask them to cross-reference the part from their donor vehicle before you buy.

Your 2014 car is a pre-facelift 500L and your 2018 is a post-facelift unit, so they sit either side of the 2017 boundary. The steering column may look similar but the facelift brought changes to electronics and stalk configurations that could affect fitment, so ask the breaker to check the part numbers against both registrations before committing.

For the Fiat 500L, engine size does not typically affect steering column fitment the way it might affect brakes or suspension components, since all variants share the same front-wheel-drive layout and column mounting. Stick to matching the generation and facelift year rather than worrying about whether the donor car was a 1.2, 1.4, or 1.6 diesel.

Trim level does not affect steering column fitment on the Fiat 500L, so a column from a Pop Star, Lounge, or Cross variant of the same generation should be mechanically interchangeable. Bear in mind that if the donor car had a different steering wheel or stalk arrangement — such as cruise control or audio controls — the stalks and wiring plugs attached to the column may differ cosmetically, so check what is included with the unit.

All Fiat 500Ls are fitted with electric power steering as standard, so unlike older vehicles where hydraulic and electric columns are completely different parts, you do not need to worry about specifying a power-steering variant. Do still give the breaker your full registration so they can confirm the correct column specification, particularly if your car has additional stalk-mounted controls.

Give the breaker your full registration plate, which lets them check your exact build date and specification rather than relying on model year alone — this is especially important if your car is close to the 2017 facelift boundary. It is also worth clarifying whether your column includes the stalks and airbag clock spring, or whether you need the bare column only, so there are no surprises when the part arrives.