Fiat 500E problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 7 owner complaints and 6 recalls on file for the Fiat 500E (2013–2025).
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 6
- Model years
- 6
- Worst year
- —
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Every Fiat 500E model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 500E | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2024 500E | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Electrical System |
| 2016 500E | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Lighting |
| 2015 500E | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2014 500E | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2013 500E | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — |
Most common Fiat 500E problem areas (all years)
- Electrical System3 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech1 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion1 complaints
- Lighting1 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain1 complaints
Fiat 500E recalls
Risk: Improperly adjusted headlights can reduce driver visibility or create a glare for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Risk: Loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: An electric propulsion system shut down will cause a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the service fuse blows, the vehicle would have a loss of propulsion while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A loss of driving capability increases the risk of a crash.
Other Fiat models
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology