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US recalls (1)
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.
Owner complaints (4)
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Fiat 500e. Among 5 model years of this model, it ranks #5 for the most complaints (median 11).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 Fiat 500e.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2016 Fiat 500 3 HB FWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2016 Fiat 500e version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| 500 1.4 L Automatic 6-spd | 27 | 33 | 29 | $2,850 |
| 500 1.4 L Automatic 6-spd | 24 | 32 | 27 | $3,050 |
| 500 1.4 L Manual 5-spd | 31 | 38 | 34 | $2,400 |
| 500 1.4 L Manual 5-spd | 28 | 33 | 30 | $2,750 |
| 500e Automatic (A1) | 121 | 103 | 112 | $650 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.