2016 Fiat 500E Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 500E years
- Not enough data 5th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Fiat 500E. That ranks 5th out of 7 500E model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 7,734 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 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 | 2 | 50% | 7,734 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 50% | 23,750 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | 120 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Fiat 500E recalls (1)
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.
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.
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 dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the battery was faulty and needed to be replaced…
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 but would intermittently shut off. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the driver's side…
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 fiat 500e. While the vehicle was stationary, the rear driver side brake light malfunctioned. The brake light warning indicator displayed the following message: "right stop light out". The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer and the manufacturer were not made…
Car stopped while waiting at intersection for no reason in the middle of the street. Would not restart. After a period of time car started and resumed driving.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Fiat 500E?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Fiat 500E?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 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 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.