Recalls ·2015 Fiat 500e

2015 Fiat 500e recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 Fiat 500e; the most frequently affected component is electrical system — traction battery. Owners filed 11 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 8 model years of this model in the database, 2015 ranks #2 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints11
Crashes reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 11 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system8 · 73%
Fuel/propulsion system4 · 36%
Engine2 · 18%
Air bags1 · 9%
Visibility/wiper1 · 9%
Power train1 · 9%
Unknown or other1 · 9%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Faulty charger (electric car) causing power outlet to melt - fire hazard. Charger rated for 12a, outlet rated for 20a but it still melted it. Suspect bad electirical connection in charger plug resulting in heating of metal contact.

Electrical system · Dec 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 fiat 500e. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v303000 (electrical system). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact did not have access to a dealer…

Electrical system · Dec 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

On february 5, 2015 at 8:40 a.m. While driving south in the high speed lane at 55 mph on highway 101 from san rafael to san francisco, there was a total and catastrophic electrical failure and resulting zero motor power of my fiat 500e. I was able to coast the car to the shoulder area crossing four lanes of traffic. A…

Electrical system · Aug 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 fiat 500e. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact's vehicle was involved in a head on collision with another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck and chest injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed…

Air bags · Jul 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20143
20152
20161
20170
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20190
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20260

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Source

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.

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