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2024 Fiat 500e: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2024 Fiat 500e, most recently filed October 2025. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (2)

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2024 Fiat 500e. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2024 Fiat 500e. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V715000 Filed Oct 21, 2025

Headlights Can Be Misadjusted/FMVSS 108

Exterior lighting · headlights
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Fiat 500e Battery Electric (BEV) vehicles. The headlight horizontal aim adjustment is not covered as intended, which can result in improperly adjusted headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence
Improperly adjusted headlights can reduce driver visibility or create a glare for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install headlight adjustment plugs. Owner notification letters were mailed December 10, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is A4C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 28, 2025.
46.1% repairedof 2,195 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V715000
Listed for 2024 Fiat 500e. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 24V510000 Filed Jul 3, 2024

Front Seat Air Bag May Not Deploy As Intended

Air bags · frontal
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2018-2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 2019-2023 Fiat 500X, Jeep Renegade, and 2024 Fiat 500E vehicles. A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from deploying as intended.
Consequence
A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will repair the connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 27, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 82B.
63.1% repairedof 337,128 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (5)

5 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.

0involved a crash
0involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Fiat 500e, by component (top 5). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 5.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2024 compares with other 500e years

Best and worst 500e years →
16 16 11 4 5
20132014201520162024
This year (2024)Other yearsStill collecting reports

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

116
mpg combined
127
city
104
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$650
CO₂ tailpipe
—
EPA class
Minicompact Cars

What it costs you to run

$563per year
$47per month
129gallons a year

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

2024 Fiat 500e configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
Electric · AutomaticFront-Wheel Drive127 / 104 / 116$650—
Electric · AutomaticFront-Wheel Drive121 / 100 / 110$700—

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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Where to next

2024 Fiat 500e FAQ

How many recalls does the 2024 Fiat 500e have?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 25V715000 (lighting), 24V510000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2024 Fiat 500e problems?

Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (2), Unknown or other (2), Forward collision avoidance (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2024 Fiat 500e get?

EPA rates the Electric · Automatic version at 127 city, 104 highway and 116 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2024 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 2024 drew 5. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

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.
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