Fiat 500e complaints by model year
52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2013–2024. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 8 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fiat 500e recalls (6)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one 500e model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V715000 | Oct 21, 2025 | Headlights Can Be Misadjusted/FMVSS 108 | 2024, 2025 | 46.1% |
| 24V510000 | Jul 3, 2024 | Front Seat Air Bag May Not Deploy As Intended | 2024 | 63.1% |
| 16V303000 | May 16, 2016 | Propulsion System May Shut Down | 2013–2016 | 81.3% |
| 15V179000 | Mar 27, 2015 | Electric Propulsion System may Shutdown | 2013, 2014, 2015 | 87.4% |
| 14V235000 | May 7, 2014 | Coolant Leak in Power Inverter may Cause Stall | 2013, 2014 | 87.4% |
| 13V358000 | Aug 14, 2013 | Half Shafts may Loosen/Loss of Drive | 2013 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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Fiat 500e FAQ
How many recalls has the Fiat 500e had?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns that cover at least one Fiat 500e model year from 2013 to 2024. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Fiat 500e year has the most complaints?
Among the last 4 model years with settled counts, the 2014 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (16) and the 2016 the fewest (4). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Fiat 500e problems?
Across the 2013–2024 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, power train in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Fiat 500e get?
EPA rates the 2025 Fiat 500e at 110 to 116 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.