What FIAT 500e owners have reported to NHTSA, the service bulletins the manufacturer sent dealers, and any federal defect investigations, by model year. See FIAT 500e safety recalls or check your VIN.
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA, by the model year of the vehicle. A high count can also mean a popular year, so compare it with how many were sold.
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injured | Deaths | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 76 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 89 |
| 2015 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 92 |
| 2014 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 2013 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 81 |
The vehicle systems named most often in FIAT 500e complaints (one complaint can name several).
In the owners’ own words, as filed with NHTSA. Unverified reports; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
Vehicle is unable to fully charge. It stops without notice and has left us stranded. The car has been at the dealership for seven months. The dealership duplicated the problem, but has been unable to repair it. There are now six (6) other 2024 500eâs at Larry H Miller Fiat in Aurora Colorado with the same problem.
I am filing this complaint because my Fiat 500e has an active safety recall, but I have been unable to obtain a safe, reasonable, or competent recall repair. There is no qualified Fiat service center within a practical distance of my home in Toledo, Ohio. The nearest authorized location, Yark Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, previously mishandled basic warranty EV service and routed my car to unqualified staff, which raises serious concerns about their ability to perform a safety recall correctly. I contacted another recommended Fiat service center (Suburban Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Ann Arbor) and was turned away upon arrival despite having scheduled an appointment. As of now, I have no accessible…
The vehicle has stalled twice while driving on a fully charged battery. I was using the 1-pedal driving mode (âRangeâ mode) during both events. When the stall happened, the system applied the brakes and the steering wheel locked, and I was unable to steer. I was able to restart the car after a few seconds each time. The first stall occurred in town at about 35 mph on a busy road. The second occurred at 70 mph on the freeway shortly after leaving Rairdonâs Fiat in Kirkland, WA, where I had been told the car was repaired. Both events created a serious safety risk, especially the freeway stall where a collision from a fast-moving vehicle or commercial truck could have been fatal. The sp…
The contact leased a 2024 Fiat 500E. The contact stated that the windows failed to roll down and the brakes made an abnormal sound while the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle required the Push to Start button to be pressed three times to start the vehicle. The contact stated that the A/C and heating system were inoperable, and the infotainment system screen occasionally turned black. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer did not provide the diagnostic information and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired at the time. The vehicle was then returned to the contact. …
The rear-view camera on my Fiat 500e frequently freezes while I am backing up. This happens at least 3 times per week. The camera image appears normal at first, but then freezes on a still frame while the car is in reverse. This creates a major safety hazard because the display shows a clear path even when something may be behind the vehicle. I have nearly backed into objects because the frozen image does not reflect real-time surroundings. This issue appears to be recurring and not related to weather or driving conditions. Power cycling the car usually clears it temporarily, but the problem returns. A malfunctioning backup camera significantly reduces rear visibility and increases the risk…
The contact owns a 2016 Fiat 500E. The contact stated that the vehicle could not immediately be started. The "Service Electrical System" message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the battery was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,347.
The contact owns a 2018 Fiat 500E. The contact stated that while driving at night, it was discovered that the driver's side headlight was not illuminating. The driver's side light bulb was replaced but would intermittently shut off. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the driver's side light bulb connector had melted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 26,500.
AS WE PULLED AWAY FROM A STOP SIGN IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD, THE CAR MADE A LOUD POPPING SOUND AND LOST POWER TO THE DRIVE SYSTEM. THE DASHBOARD IMMEDIATELY DISPLAYED A "PROPULSION SYSTEM WARNING" MESSAGE AND COULD NO LONGER BE DRIVEN. THE CAR WAS TOWED (FLAT BED) TO A DEALER FOR REPAIR. AFTER A WEEK, AND THE DEALER'S TECHS TALKING WITH TECHNICIANS IN DETROIT, DETROIT SUGGESTED REPLACING THE CAR'S POWER INVERTER. THIS REPAIR WILL COST MORE THAN THE CAR IS WORTH. THIS CAR HAD THE POWER INVERTER REPLACED BY THE SAME SHOP IN RESPONSE TO THE RECALL TO PREVENT SUDDEN POWER FAILURE. OUR EXPERIENCE WITH THE POPPING SOUND AND SUDDEN POWER LOSS IS IDENTICAL TO DESCRIPTIONS FROM OTHER OWNERS WHO …
Repair instructions and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about known issues. A TSB is not a recall, and the repair is usually free only while the car is under warranty; ask your dealer for the bulletin number.
Level 2 Charging Disrupted by Vehicle Falling Asleep Customers may comment on the following: â Customers may comment that the vehicle will unexpectedly stop charging the high voltage battery while plugged into a vehicle charger
Key Fob Not Detected Due To Internal Battery Discharge Customers may comment on the following: â The vehicle fails to detect the key FOB inside the cabin, and a âLow Batteryâ message is displayed on the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). This bulletin involves the replacement of the key FOB battery.
Heater Blowing Cold Air The customer may comment on the following: SYMPTOM: â Automatic air conditioning starts to flow cold air even if hot temperature is set. This bulletin involves removing the sponge from the temperature sensor.
Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Flash: Amplifier (AMP) Diagnostic and System Updates Customers may experience the following: â No audio at first call via Bluetooth. First call only. This bulletin involves updating the AMP with the latest available software.
Intermittent Uconnect Box Requires Service Message. TBM Setting Stored Or Pending DTCs B22A9, B1560, B1561, B1562
Partial Rear Window Molding Detachment Customers may experience the following: â Noise/vibration from rear side window while driving. This bulletin involves inspecting the rear side window trim molding and possibly replacing the window trim molding if necessary.
Partial Rear Window Molding Detachment Customers may experience the following: â Noise/vibration from rear side window while driving. This bulletin involves inspecting the rear side window trim molding and possibly replacing the window trim molding if necessary
Rear Window Molding Detachment Customers may experience the following: â Noise/Vibration from rear side window while driving. This bulletin involves inspecting the window molding and possibly replacing the rear side window trim molding if necessary.
FCA Caribbean Warranty Newsletter â Volume 11, Issue 4
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Water Infiltration From Door Liner "2024 (FG) FIAT 500e This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or after June 25, 2024 (MDH 0625XX) and on or before **September 25, 2024 (MDH 0925XX)** Customers may experience the following: â Passenger side kick plate and/or front carpet wet. REPAIR SUMMARY: This bulletin involves testing and inspecting for wetness and possibly replacing the door liner"
"Daytime Running Light (DRL) Bracket Breakage DRL(s) are not aligned with the hood properly. This bulletin involves reprogramming the DTCM with the latest software available."
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opens these when complaints point to a possible safety defect. Many end in a recall.
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-spe
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation public data (complaints, manufacturer communications, investigations), model years 2010 and later. Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA.
In complaints filed with NHTSA for model years 2013–2026, owners most often name: electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, power train. 52 complaints are on record.
No. A complaint is an unverified report from an owner. A technical service bulletin (TSB) is the manufacturer telling dealers how to fix a known issue; it is not a safety recall and is usually covered only under warranty. A recall is a formal safety action, and its repair is free.
File a vehicle safety complaint at NHTSA.gov. NHTSA reads every report, and patterns of complaints are what open defect investigations and, eventually, recalls.
