2013 FIAT 500E Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2013 Fiat 500e has 4 recalls, all centered on the electric drivetrain losing power while driving, which raises the risk of a crash. Three of the recalls involve the high-voltage propulsion system cutting out unexpectedly. The inverter can experience voltage spikes that shut down drive power, and a separate issue involves coolant leaking from inverter cooling plates into high-voltage circuitry, which can blow a fuse and kill propulsion mid-drive. There is also a software mismatch between the vehicle's control units that can cause the propulsion system to shut down completely if the car enters limp-home mode. On the mechanical side, the half shafts that transfer power to the front wheels can loosen and separate, producing noise and leaving the car unable to move.