Model year
2016 Fiat 500e
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 4 complaints for the 2016 Fiat 500e (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY (1), EXTERIOR LIGHTING (1). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. No NHTSA 5-star rating in the SafetyRatings API is matched to this model year. EPA rates it 112 MPGe combined and 30.0 kWh/100 mi (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $650, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2013 16 complaints
- 2014 16 complaints
- 2015 11 complaints
- 2016 4 complaints
- 2017 0 complaints
- 2018 0 complaints
- 2019 0 complaints
- 2024 5 complaints
- 2025 0 complaints
- 2026 0 complaints
Recalls
16V303000 · May 16, 2016
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.
Complaints
4 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| DP22005 | Pedestrian alert sounds · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | Jan 27, 2023 | Aug 7, 2023 |
Safety ratings
No NHTSA 5-star rating in the Safety Ratings API is matched to this model year.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500e · Automatic (A1) · Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 121 | 103 | 112 | 30.0 | 84 | $650 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2016 Fiat 500e at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.