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2013 Fiat 500e recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 |
| Power train | 1 |
Safety recalls4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| May 16, 201616V303000 | Electrical system: propulsion system traction batteryLoss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V303000
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| Mar 27, 201515V179000 | Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v batteryAn electric propulsion system shut down will cause a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V179000
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| May 7, 201414V235000 | Electrical system: propulsion system traction batteryIf the service fuse blows, the vehicle would have a loss of propulsion while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V235000
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| Aug 14, 201313V358000 | Power trainA loss of driving capability increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V358000
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Owner complaints by component16
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 8 | 50 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 25 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 19 |
| Engine | 3 | 19 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 6 |
| Power train | 1 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 6 |
| Air bags | 1 | 6 |
| Structure | 1 | 6 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 6 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Fuel/propulsion system
“As we pulled away from a stop sign in a residential neighborhood, the car made a loud popping sound and lost power to the drive system.”
- Unknown or other
“There is an existing recall on my vehicle. I have tried twice to get it repaired at the nyle maxwell fiat dealership in austin texas. The dealership is refusing to make the repair.”
- Unknown or other
“We received recall s26/nhtsa 16v-303 for our 2013 fiat 500e. When I called to make an appointment with the closest fiat dealer, the earliest appointment was more than four weeks out.”
Other Fiat 500e model years
- 20161 recall4 complaints
- 20152 recalls11 complaints
- 20143 recalls16 complaints
- 20134 recalls16 complaints
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2013 Fiat 500e recall questions
How many recalls does the 2013 Fiat 500e have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Fiat 500e. The most recent, 16V303000 (reported May 16, 2016), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2013 Fiat 500e recalls for?
The largest group is electrical system, with 3 campaigns. Others: power train (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Fiat 500e?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 8 complaints out of 16 filed with NHTSA (50%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 Fiat 500e?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.