2016 Fiat 500e problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (1) · Exterior Lighting:headlights (1) · Exterior Lighting (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery 2016-05-16 · campaign 16V303000 · 16,584 vehicles
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.
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.
Service bulletins (89)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 2024-01-10 · S1408000384 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
start stop charging warning lamp illuminated on, intelligent battery sensor (ibs) state of charge (soc) inaccurate, battery charging message, presence of ibs related diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs), or battery warning lamp on
Suspension 2023-09-20 · 9100229 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lifter, hydraulic roller deactivating please do not replace mds lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-08-30 · 93120 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
fca caribbean warranty bulletin id-23-20 "can / am" warranty coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 wcc
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-08-30 · 93023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
warranty bulletin d-16-03 - "can / am" warranty coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 wcc (rev. b)
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What owners report
2023-11-22 · Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery · 15,347 mi“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 vehicle was not yet repaired. the manufacturer …”
2023-06-06 · Exterior Lighting:headlights · 26,500 mi“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 light bulb connector had melted and needed to be repla…”
2018-08-09 · Exterior Lighting · 21,000 mi“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 aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 21,00…”
2016-10-12 · Power Train · 120 mi“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.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.