2014 Fiat 500E Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Fiat 500E.

20132015
Complaints
24
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
3

Worst 2014 Fiat 500E Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#111 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:11,190 mi
Crash-related:1
#24 complaints

Fuel System

Crash-related:1
#33 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Fiat 500E.

Electrical Faults
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
11,190
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2014 Fiat 500E. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2014 Fiat 500E

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~26,385 vehicles.

16V303000Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery
~16,584 affected

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.

15V179000Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
~5,660 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Fiat 500 EV vehicles manufactured March 27, 2012, to November 1, 2014. If the vehicle goes in to limp home mode, incompatible software between Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU) and Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM) may cause the electric propulsion system to fully shut down.

14V235000Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery
~4,141 affected

Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Fiat 500e Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) vehicles manufactured September 24, 2012, through April 4, 2014. The affected vehicles have cooling plates for the Power Inverter Module (PIM) that may leak coolant into areas of the high voltage circuitry, resulting a short circuit that could cause the related service fuse to blow.

Other Fiat 500E Years

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2014 Fiat 500E — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2014 Fiat 500E reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2014 Fiat 500E has 24 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Fiat 500E?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (11 complaints, avg 11,190 mi); Fuel System (4 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 Fiat 500E?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 11,190 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2014 Fiat 500E?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Fiat 500E include 5 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2014 Fiat 500E have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 26,385 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2014 Fiat 500E?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Fiat 500E reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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