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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2016 Fiat 500e recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
4
Latest campaign
May 16, 2016

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system1May 16, 2016

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
May 16, 2016Latest campaign
May 16, 201616V303000

Electrical system: propulsion system traction battery

Loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V303000
What's wrong
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 16V303000 · May 16, 2016
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component4

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
4Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system250000
Exterior lighting250000
Power train125000

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

  • Electrical system

    “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.”

    Filed 11/22/2023 · ODI 11556480
  • Exterior lighting

    “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.”

    Filed 06/06/2023 · ODI 11525643
  • Exterior lighting

    “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".”

    Filed 08/09/2018 · ODI 11118709

Other Fiat 500e model years

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2016 Fiat 500e recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Fiat 500e have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2016 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 is the most common complaint about the 2016 Fiat 500e?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 4 filed with NHTSA (50%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 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.

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