This page covers 2 recalls, 11 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Fiat 500e.
116 MPGe combined
Minicompact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
Electrical system complaints dominate what owners report for the 2015 Fiat 500E. The most recurring issue involves the charge port mounted on the vehicle, owners describe the plastic housing cracking or breaking during routine plugging and unplugging, with several noting the mounting arrangement seems to add stress to the part. A related pattern involves the 12-volt system draining overnight after a charge session, leaving the car immobile in the morning with error messages including propulsion system warnings; jumping the 12-volt battery doesn't always restore normal operation. One owner describes the Level 1 charging plug melting at the outlet, attributing it to a poor electrical connection generating heat at the contact points. Outside the electrical category, a single report describes the panoramic glass roof shattering spontaneously while driving at highway speed.
11
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2015 Fiat 500E has 2 recalls, both involving the electric propulsion system shutting down without warning, which can cause a sudden loss of power while driving and raise the risk of a crash.
In one case, voltage spikes in the power inverter can cut drive power unexpectedly. In the other, a software mismatch between two battery control modules can cause the propulsion system to shut down completely when the vehicle enters a reduced-power mode, producing a stall-like condition.
At a glance
What can fail
The power inverter module may experience voltage spikes that cause the propulsion system to shut down, resulting in loss of motive power.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the power inverter module software at no cost to restore proper propulsion system operation.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
When the vehicle enters limp home mode, incompatible software between the Electric Vehicle Control Unit and Battery Pack Control Module can cause the electric propulsion system to shut down completely.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the vehicle software to ensure the components work together properly, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
