2014 Fiat 500E: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 16 owner complaints on record; most reports concern electrical system.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2016
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“I received recall et189675 u69 in the mail. I then setup an appointment with our local fiat dealer to have the software update done. They told me they do not do service on electric models and I should go to the closest dealer 112 mile away. I explained my range is 87 miles on a full charge. So I called the manufacturer but they would not cover towing and were unable to make the local dealer do the software update. This dealer did a previous recall update battery vent plugs on my car. This update protect the mail battery against damage. The car is still fully functional without the update but I'm out of warranty except for the battery , I assume?”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2019
“Dec. 2015 car was involved in a head on collision estimated 30mph. No airbags deployed. Front of car smashed in, hood folded in a 45 degree angle, front windshield cracked and side finder smashed. Car was locked in drive and required a flat bed truck to tow it away. Other vehicle in the accident was a truck which their airbags deployed and that truck had to be towed away due to the significant damage. No airbags deployed on fiat.”Owner report · Structure · Dec 2015
“2014 fiat 500e. Consumer writes in regards to the power inverter module recall notice issues. *smd the consumer relocated after leasing the vehicle. The local dealers in his current stated informed him, they were not familiar with his model and therefore, could not replace the power inverter module as described by the recall. The consumer sent in recall # 14v235000. *jb”Owner report · Electrical System · Dec 2015
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“Power cut out and car stalled in traffic four times in one day as I was driving in san francisco. Car had to be towed to dealer for repair. The car only had 4,900 miles on it. The dealer was able to duplicate my complaints about stalling. I had previously had a recall computer service update repair done to the car in june 2015. The dealer replaced the capacitor 08035025, and other wiring. And the car seems to be working now, but fear others might not be as lucky if this happens on a highway.”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2015
“As I was slowly pulling into a diagonal parking spot there was unintended acceleration and my car surged 20 feet forward and crashed into another parked car”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Sep 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2014 fiat 500e. The contact stated that the vehicle would not charge the battery using a 240 power cord. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v179000 (electrical system). The vehicle was serviced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer again. Both the dealer and the manufacturer confirmed that they were made aware of the situation; however, they had yet to determine a remedy for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2015
“Sudden total loss of power to the wheels. The car beeped and displayed the message "service propulsion system" on the screen. Brakes and steering were still operational. This happened after the p23 recall service was performed. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Mar 2015
“Received 2nd recall notice today for power inverter module. First recall notice was in may 2014. Called dealership to get part replaced on july 7/21/14 as instructed and was told I was on a waiting list. Part is still not replaced on 2/17/14. No communication has been made from fiat since 7/21/14. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Feb 2015
“I received a recall notice from fiat regarding the inverter that provides power to the motor of the car. I moved from ca to sc and fiat refuses to repair my car. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2014
“I received a safety recall in the mail stating that repairs would begin on july 21, 2014. Upon contacting the dealership I was told that parts for the repair are delayed for 6 to 8 weeks. I called fiat customer assistance center at 1-888-242-6342 and was told there was nothing that they could do about the delay in obtaining the parts from their supplier. Because a power inverter module failure can "cause a crash without warning" this repair timeline is unacceptable.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Aug 2014
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Is the 2014 Fiat 500E reliable?
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2014 Fiat 500E. The most complained-about area is electrical system.
Does the 2014 Fiat 500E have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.