The 2016 Fiat 500e has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 16,584 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
Consequence
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.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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 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.”
“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.”
Defect investigations
InvestigationDP22005 Opened 2023-01-27 · closed 2023-08-07
Pedestrian alert sounds
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Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Fiat 500e as of
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