Stellantis Mirafiori Plant Restarts Fiat 500 Hybrid Production

Mirafiori Plant Resumes Production After Shutdown

The Stellantis Mirafiori plant reopened on August 24, 2026, following a 31-day shutdown, with production of the Fiat 500 Hybrid restarting on two shifts. The restart follows a prolonged interruption that had affected manufacturing activity at the facility. According to reports issued on August 22, production is initially expected to operate at approximately 180 vehicles per shift before increasing toward the planned level of 200 vehicles per shift. The phased approach is intended to support a controlled return to regular operations while allowing the plant and its suppliers to confirm that component availability remains stable during the production ramp-up.

Production Expected to Reach 400 Vehicles Daily

Once component supplies remain stable, output at the Mirafiori facility is expected to gradually increase to around 400 vehicles per day, equivalent to approximately 200 units per shift across the two-shift operating schedule. The production recovery is particularly important because the plant had previously experienced repeated shutdowns linked to shortages of engines and other components. By increasing volumes progressively rather than immediately reaching maximum planned output, Stellantis can assess supply continuity and manufacturing stability as operations resume. The initial production level of about 180 units per shift provides a measured starting point before the facility targets its full planned rate.

Saturday Shifts Planned to Recover Lost Production

To help offset production lost during the 31-day shutdown, the company has scheduled one Saturday production shift in September and another in October 2026. These additional shifts are intended to provide extra manufacturing capacity without changing the planned two-shift weekday restart structure. The recovery schedule reflects the need to compensate for the prolonged interruption while maintaining a controlled production ramp-up. The approach also depends on continued availability of engines and other required components, as shortages had previously contributed to repeated stoppages at the Stellantis facility. Stable supplier deliveries will therefore remain important to achieving the planned recovery volumes.

Technical Checks Completed Before Restart

Before production resumed, technical checks were conducted both at the Mirafiori plant and with suppliers to reduce the likelihood of additional disruptions after the restart. These checks were carried out in response to the component-related interruptions that had affected operations previously. The preparation is intended to confirm manufacturing readiness and improve confidence in the availability and reliability of critical parts as production increases. The initial output target of around 180 vehicles per shift gives the facility an opportunity to monitor production conditions before moving toward 200 units per shift. If component supplies remain stable, the phased increase should support the planned recovery of production volumes.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the Stellantis Mirafiori plant reopen?
The Stellantis Mirafiori plant reopened on August 24, 2026, after a 31-day shutdown that had interrupted vehicle production. Operations restarted with the Fiat 500 Hybrid being manufactured across two shifts, initially at approximately 180 vehicles per shift. Production is expected to increase gradually toward 200 vehicles per shift as component supplies are confirmed to remain stable. The restart follows technical checks conducted at the facility and with suppliers, designed to reduce the risk of further production interruptions during the recovery period.

What is the planned daily production at Mirafiori?
The planned production rate at the Mirafiori plant is around 400 vehicles per day, based on two shifts producing approximately 200 units each. Production will initially operate at about 180 vehicles per shift before moving toward the higher planned level. The gradual increase is dependent on stable component supplies and successful manufacturing operations following the 31-day shutdown. The company has also scheduled additional Saturday shifts in September and October to help recover production volumes lost during the extended interruption.

Why had Mirafiori production been disrupted?
Mirafiori had previously experienced repeated production shutdowns because of shortages involving engines and other components required for vehicle manufacturing. These supply constraints affected the plant's ability to maintain continuous production and contributed to the extended interruption preceding the August 24 restart. Before operations resumed, technical checks were conducted at the facility and with suppliers to address potential risks and improve production readiness. The recovery plan therefore combines a gradual production ramp-up with additional Saturday shifts intended to help compensate for volumes lost during the shutdown.