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2016 Fiat 500e problems, recalls and owner complaints

What the 2016 Fiat 500e has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.

  • 1safety recall
  • 4owner complaints
  • 0crash reports
  • 0fire reports
  • 0injuries reported

The least complained-about Fiat 500e year on file: 4 complaints, against an average of 12 for the other model years.

Every Fiat 500e model year with its number of owner complaints. Pick a year to compare.

What goes wrong with the 2016 Fiat 500e?

The components named most often in the 4 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  1. Electrical System2 (50%)
  2. Exterior Lighting2 (50%)
  3. Power Train1 (25%)

Has the 2016 Fiat 500e been recalled?

1 U.S. safety recall. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.

Electrical System: Propulsion System: Traction Battery 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. NHTSA campaign 16V303000 · May 16, 2016 · Risk and fix

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.

What do 2016 Fiat 500e owners report?

4 of the 4 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.

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 was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,347.
Electrical SystemNHTSA complaint 11556480 · Nov 22, 2023
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 replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 26,500.
Exterior LightingNHTSA complaint 11525643 · Jun 6, 2023
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 21,000.
Exterior LightingNHTSA complaint 11118709 · Aug 9, 2018
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.
Power Train, Electrical SystemNHTSA complaint 10915560 · Oct 12, 2016

2016 Fiat 500e: questions owners ask

Is the 2016 Fiat 500e reliable?

NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Fiat 500e; the most common categories were electrical system (2, 50%), exterior lighting (2, 50%), power train (1, 25%). There is 1 safety recall.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Fiat 500e?

Across 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are electrical system (50% of complaints), exterior lighting (50% of complaints), power train (25% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.

Does the 2016 Fiat 500e have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Fiat 500e; the most recent (campaign 16V303000, 2016-05-16) concerns Electrical System: Propulsion System: Traction Battery. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Check your own 500e

Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2016 only.

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