repaired · 2017 Q4
Propulsion system: traction battery
Risk. Loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.
2013 FIAT 500eProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2013 FIAT 500e, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-303 the manufacturer reports only 81% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 25, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 FIAT 500e has problems
16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Electrical system
4Fuel/propulsion system
3Engine
1Structure
1Air bags
1Vehicle speed control
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
1Power train
1Service brakes
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 8 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2013 FIAT 500e recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Risk. An electric propulsion system shut down will cause a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Propulsion system: traction battery
Risk. If the service fuse blows, the vehicle would have a loss of propulsion while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Power train
Risk. A loss of driving capability increases the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with FIAT.
Best & worst years
2013 vs. every other 500e year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 500e median. How we score
'13'14'15'16'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2013 FIAT 500e, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What 500e owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
OUR FIAT DIED THREE TIMES WITHIN A FOUR MONTH PERIOD, SPECIFICALLY ON 6/20/2014 (2,609 MILES), 8/11/2014 (3,101 MILES), AND 10/20/2014 (4,050 MILES). A "SERVICE ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM" WARNING LIGHT APPEARED EACH TIME IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CAR WOULD NOT DRIVE, STOP, OR STEER. OF THE THREE…
ON 1/18/2014 WE LEASED A 2013 FIAT 500E ("THE CAR")FROM KEARNY MESA FIAT. VIN [XXX]. IT HAD LESS THAN 20 MILES ON IT WHEN WE TOOK POSSESSION OF IT. ON 3/3/2014 IT WOULD NOT CHARGE GIVING ME A LARGE YELLOW INDICATOR SAYING THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEMS WERE NOT WORKING. THIS FLASHED AND THEN DROPPED…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FIAT 500E. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V235000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SCHEDULE A RECALL REPAIR SEVERAL TIMES AND THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE CONTACT HAD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO CALIFORNIA TO HAVE THE REPAIR…
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