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2015 Fiat 500e: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 18 complaints about the 2015 Fiat 500e with NHTSA, and it has 2 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
18
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
2
on record
Fuel economy
116 MPGe
best version, EPA combined
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Electric, 87 mi range | Front-Wheel Drive | 116 MPGe |
Recalls
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction BatteryMay 16, 2016 · campaign 16V303000
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.
Electrical System › 12V/24V/48V BatteryMar 27, 2015 · campaign 15V179000
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.
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Other years of the Fiat 500e
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2015 Fiat 500e have?
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA: electrical system (8), engine & cooling (2), transmission & drivetrain (1). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2015 Fiat 500e have?
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Fiat 500e get?
Up to 116 MPGe combined (EPA), depending on the engine.