2016 Fiat 500E Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2016 Fiat 500E, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2016 Fiat 500E
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Traction battery (electrical system)
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.
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…
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Fiat 500E have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 15,742 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2016 Fiat 500E. The contact stated that the vehicle could not immediately be started. The "Service Electrical System" message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local deale”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 22, 2023 · Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2018 Fiat 500E. The contact stated that while driving at night, it was discovered that the driver's side headlight was not illuminating. The driver's side light bulb was replaced bu”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 6, 2023 · Exterior lighting
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2016 Fiat 500e. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 112 MPGe |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 121 / 103 |
| Fuel | Electricity |
| EPA class | Minicompact Cars |
| Transmission | Automatic (A1) |
Compare Fiat 500E model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Fiat 500E model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Fiat 500E | 4 | 16 |
| 2014 Fiat 500E | 3 | 16 |
| 2015 Fiat 500E | 2 | 11 |
| 2016 Fiat 500E | 1 | 4 |
| 2024 Fiat 500E | 2 | 5 |
| 2025 Fiat 500E | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2016 Fiat 500E
How do I know if my 2016 Fiat 500E has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2016 Fiat 500E; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Fiat dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V303000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Fiat models
- 500811 complaints
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- 500X187 complaints
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- 8500 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.