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US recalls (3)
Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery
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 and remedy
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 battery
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 and remedy
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: propulsion system, traction battery
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 and remedy
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.
Owner complaints (16)
Owners filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Fiat 500e (2 crashes reported). Among 5 model years of this model, it ranks #1 for the most complaints (median 11).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 11 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | |
| Power train | 3 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 1 | |
| Air bags | 1 | |
| Unknown or other | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 Fiat 500e.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2014 Fiat 500E 3 HB FWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2014 Fiat 500e version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| 500 1.4 L Manual 5-spd | 28 | 33 | 30 | $2,750 |
| 500 1.4 L Automatic 6-spd | 27 | 33 | 29 | $2,850 |
| 500 1.4 L Manual 5-spd | 30 | 38 | 33 | $2,500 |
| 500e Automatic (A1) | 122 | 108 | 116 | $650 |
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