NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2014 Fiat 500e; the most frequently affected component is electrical system — traction battery. Owners filed 16 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 8 model years of this model in the database, 2014 ranks #1 for number of recalls.
Electrical system — Traction batteryCampaign 16V303000 · 16 May 2016
Problem: 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.
Risk: Loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Electrical system — 12v/24v/48v batteryCampaign 15V179000 · 27 Mar 2015
Problem: 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.
Risk: An electric propulsion system shut down will cause a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Electrical system — Traction batteryCampaign 14V235000 · 07 May 2014
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the service fuse blows, the vehicle would have a loss of propulsion while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
What owners complain about
Share of the 16 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Electrical system11 · 69%
Fuel/propulsion system4 · 25%
Power train3 · 19%
Structure2 · 12%
Unknown or other1 · 6%
Air bags1 · 6%
Engine1 · 6%
Electronic stability control (esc)1 · 6%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
My electric fiat 500e (2014) used to be amazing. Then fiat made me go to a dealer to get a software update as part of a recall. I got the software update in november 2018. Ever since then, while i'm driving, the amount of miles remaining on my electric battery drops by as much as 15 percent suddenly, according to my…
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…
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…
We leased a 500e in aug 2014 from mckevitt fiat in berkeley, ca. Within the first 3 weeks, while driving, the car twice unexpectedly and suddenly lost all power and stalled. We took the car in for servicing. After a week at the dealership, we were told the problem was fixed and picked up the car. Three days later, the…
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.