2014 Fiat 500E Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 500E years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Fiat 500E. That is the most of any 500E model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (11 complaints, 69%), typically at around 7,250 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 16owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Fiat 500E problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 | 69% | 7,250 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 25% | 4,900 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 19% | 5,868 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 13% | 20,524 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 6% | 4,900 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 6% | 2,542 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Fiat 500E recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Problem: 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: Loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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
Problem: 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: An electric propulsion system shut down will cause a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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
Problem: 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: If the service fuse blows, the vehicle would have a loss of propulsion while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I received recall et189675 u69 in the mail. I then setup an appointment with our local fiat dealer to have the software update done. They told me they do not do service on electric models and i should go to the closest dealer 112 mile away. I explained my range is 87 miles on a full charge. So i…
My electric fiat 500e (2014) used to be amazing. Then fiat made me go to a dealer to get a software update as part of a recall. I got the software update in november 2018. Ever since then, while i'm driving, the amount of miles remaining on my electric battery drops by as much as 15 percent…
It's a pure electric car. The plug on the 110v charger often heats up. It burned/blackened two of the outlets where i normally charge the car in two different homes. It got to the point where one of the prongs of the charger plug was falling out. I felt there was a safety hazard of either the prong…
I have two open recalls (14v-235:p23) and (15v-179:r15) that my dealer and manufacturer have so far been unable to perform repairs to correct. I have been waiting 21 months for one of the recalls and 10 months for the second with no communication from dealer and no help from fiat. I am now unable…
Dec. 2015 car was involved in a head on collision estimated 30mph. No airbags deployed. Front of car smashed in, hood folded in a 45 degree angle, front windshield cracked and side finder smashed. Car was locked in drive and required a flat bed truck to tow it away. Other vehicle in the accident…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Fiat 500E?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Fiat 500E?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Fiat 500E a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 500E model years, the 2014 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.