Fiat 500e Recalls (2013-2025)
The Fiat 500e has been the subject of 6 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2013 to 2025 model years. They cluster mostly around the electrical system, exterior lighting, and air bags.
The Fiat 500e scores 52 out of 100 (grade C), a roughly average recall record. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 83% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 33% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 6 campaigns span 6 model years of the Fiat 500e. The single largest affected 337,128 vehicles, over air bags. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common 500e problems owners report.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Fiat 500e may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Fiat 500e recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Fiat 500e recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2025 Fiat 500e Recalls
1 recall affects the 2025 Fiat 500e, involving the exterior lighting.
2024 Fiat 500e Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2024 Fiat 500e, involving the exterior lighting, air bags, and seat belts.
2016 Fiat 500e Recalls
1 recall affects the 2016 Fiat 500e, involving the electrical system.
2015 Fiat 500e Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2015 Fiat 500e, involving the electrical system.
2014 Fiat 500e Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2014 Fiat 500e, involving the electrical system.
2013 Fiat 500e Recalls
4 recalls affect the 2013 Fiat 500e, involving the electrical system and power train.
Every Fiat 500e recall in detail
Exterior Lighting
- Affected years
- 2024-2025 Fiat 500e
- Vehicles in this recall
- 2,195
- Reported
- Oct 21, 2025
- Owners notified
- Dec 10, 2025
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Fiat 500e Battery Electric (BEV) vehicles. The headlight horizontal aim adjustment is not covered as intended, which can result in improperly adjusted headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Improperly adjusted headlights can reduce driver visibility or create a glare for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install headlight adjustment plugs. Owner notification letters were mailed December 10, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is A4C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 28, 2025.
NHTSA campaign number 25V715000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2024 Fiat 500e
- Vehicles in this recall
- 337,128
- Reported
- Jul 3, 2024
- Owners notified
- Aug 27, 2024
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2018-2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 2019-2023 Fiat 500X, Jeep Renegade, and 2024 Fiat 500E vehicles. A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from deploying as intended.
Risk: A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 27, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 82B.
NHTSA campaign number 24V510000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2013-2016 Fiat 500e
- Vehicles in this recall
- 16,584
- Reported
- May 16, 2016
- Owners notified
- Jul 5, 2016
Defect: 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.
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 is S26.
NHTSA campaign number 16V303000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2013-2015 Fiat 500e
- Vehicles in this recall
- 5,660
- Reported
- Mar 27, 2015
- Owners notified
- May 21, 2015
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 15V179000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2013-2014 Fiat 500e
- Vehicles in this recall
- 4,141
- Reported
- May 7, 2014
- Owners notified
- Jul 3, 2014
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 14V235000.
Power Train
- Affected years
- 2013 Fiat 500e
- Vehicles in this recall
- 491
- Reported
- Aug 14, 2013
- Owners notified
- Sep 4, 2013
Defect: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Fiat 500e electric vehicles manufactured December 16, 2012, through August 13, 2013. The half shaft joints may loosen and separate causing noise and a loss of driving capability.
Risk: A loss of driving capability increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and Fiat dealers will replace the fasteners attaching the half shaft inboard joints, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2013. Owners may contact Fiat at 1-888-242-6342. Chrysler's recall number is N51.
NHTSA campaign number 13V358000.
Common questions about Fiat 500e recalls
- Does the Fiat 500e have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 6 recall campaigns on record for the Fiat 500e across the 2013 to 2025 model years. The most common areas are the electrical system, exterior lighting, and air bags.
- How many times has the Fiat 500e been recalled?
- The Fiat 500e has 6 recall campaigns from the 2013 to 2025 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Fiat 500e recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the air bags, affecting 337,128 vehicles. A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Which Fiat 500e model year has the most recalls?
- The 2013 Fiat 500e has the most, with 4 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Fiat 500e has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.