Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2013 Fiat 500e. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Propulsion System May Shut Down
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Fiat 500e vehicles manufactured March 22, 2012, to January 29, 2016. The power inverter module (PIM) may experience voltage spikes which can cause the propulsion system to shut down and loss of motive power.
- Consequence
- Loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the PIM software, free of charge. The recall began on July 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S26.
Electric Propulsion System may Shutdown
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Fiat 500 EV vehicles manufactured March 27, 2012, to November 1, 2014. If the vehicle goes in to limp home mode, incompatible software between Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU) and Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM) may cause the electric propulsion system to fully shut down.
- Consequence
- An electric propulsion system shut down will cause a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to ensure compatability between components, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R15.
Coolant Leak in Power Inverter may Cause Stall
- Summary
- Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Fiat 500e Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) vehicles manufactured September 24, 2012, through April 4, 2014. The affected vehicles have cooling plates for the Power Inverter Module (PIM) that may leak coolant into areas of the high voltage circuitry, resulting a short circuit that could cause the related service fuse to blow.
- Consequence
- If the service fuse blows, the vehicle would have a loss of propulsion while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PIM, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P23.
Half Shafts may Loosen/Loss of Drive
- Summary
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Fiat 500e electric vehicles manufactured December 16, 2012, through August 13, 2013. The half shaft joints may loosen and separate causing noise and a loss of driving capability.
- Consequence
- A loss of driving capability increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners and Fiat dealers will replace the fasteners attaching the half shaft inboard joints, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2013. Owners may contact Fiat at 1-888-242-6342. Chrysler's recall number is N51.
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Owner complaints (16)
16 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 8 | 50% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 25% |
| Engine | 3 | 18.8% |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 18.8% |
| Air bags | 1 | 6.3% |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 6.3% |
| Power train | 1 | 6.3% |
| Service brakes | 1 | 6.3% |
| Structure | 1 | 6.3% |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 6.3% |
How 2013 compares with other 500e years
Best and worst 500e years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 16 | 4 |
| 2014 | 16 | 3 |
| 2015 | 11 | 2 |
| 2016 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 116 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $650
- CO₂ tailpipe
- —
- EPA class
- Minicompact Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 116 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric · Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 122 / 108 / 116 | $650 | — |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2013 Fiat 500e FAQ
How many recalls does the 2013 Fiat 500e have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 16V303000 (electrical), 15V179000 (electrical), 14V235000 (electrical), 13V358000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2013 Fiat 500e problems?
Owners filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (8), Fuel/propulsion system (4), Engine (3) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2013 Fiat 500e get?
EPA rates the Electric · Automatic version at 122 city, 108 highway and 116 combined mpg.
How does the 2013 500e compare with other years?
Among the 2013–2016 Fiat 500e model years at least five years old, the 2016 drew the fewest complaints (4) and the 2014 the most (16). The 2013 drew 16. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
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.