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2013 Fiat 500E Problems

Complaints
16filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
3,556miles, 14 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
116 MPGecombined, Electric FWD · 122 city / 108 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Fiat 500E (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2013 Fiat 500E. The part named most often is electrical system, with 8 complaints (50% of the total), followed by fuel system (4) and engine (3). 14 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 3,556 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 81 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the traction battery and 31 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “Fiat initiated recall letter was received july 10th. Letter stated to contact the dealer for replacement parts after july 21st. I contacted the dealership august 13th and there is no estimated time for when the defect will be fixed. The defect can cause sudden loss of power and result in sever accidents. I find it negligent of Fiat/chrysler being unable to fix this problem in a timely manner risking the safety of its customers!”

NHTSA complaint #10622095, filed 2014-08, 4,000 miles

Fuel system: “While slowing to take a right hand turn the car jerked back and had moved itself from drive to neutral. Immediately the service electric vehicle system light came on and made a loud noise. I stopped, but was unable to move the car back into drive. The car would not reverse either. Only park or neutral were working. I was forced to put the car in neutral and had someone get out and push the car so we could move to the side of the road. The car was towed to Fiat dealer where they indicated it was a glitch in the software and that it was fixed with a software update rrt 15-001 . …”

NHTSA complaint #10694648, filed 2015-03, 10,679 miles

Engine: “Fiat 500 e (electric engine) was fully charged. Started car and backed out of driveway. Headed down residential street at approximately 25mph. Within 1/8 mile, service electrical vehicle system warning light came up. Car started to lose power, but was able to pull over before car stopped. Car would start, show warning light, but could not be put into drive or reverse to be driven. Was able to put it in neutral and push it to the side of the road. Had towed (flat bed) to Fiat dealer - where car restarted without problem. Fiat dealer could not duplicate problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10655154, filed 2014-11, 5,100 miles

Other or unknown: “This is a follow up to my first complaint, filed on 07/01/14. On 08/16/14 my Fiat was towed for the 3rd time to concord of Fiat. The first time the power inverter module was replaced (recall), the second time the body control module was replaced, the third time the power inverter module (recall) was replaced, for the second time. I have contacted the chrysler arbitration department. I will be seeking damages under civil code section 1790. …”

NHTSA complaint #10651956, filed 2014-11, 3,111 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 14 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,400 and 8,000 miles.

79%0–1014%10–257%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (14 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 3,556 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

2013201472015201620172019
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2013 Fiat 500E version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); for electric versions it is the cost of electricity and the rating is in MPGe.

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
500e FWDElectricsingle-speed122108116 MPGe$650

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2013 Fiat 500E → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 81 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 81 bulletins →

Other model years of the Fiat 500E

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202453,7302—116 MPGe—Too new
2015111,2352—116 MPGe—Not enough data
2014166,6683—116 MPGe—Stable
2013163,5564—116 MPGe—Stable

All Fiat 500E model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Fiat 500E have?

NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2013 Fiat 500E as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Fiat 500E is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 8 complaints (50% of the total), followed by fuel system with 4.

Has the 2013 Fiat 500E been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How efficient is the 2013 Fiat 500E according to the EPA?

The EPA rates the 2013 Fiat 500E (500e, Electric) at 116 MPGe combined, 122 city and 108 highway, with an estimated annual electricity cost of $650 at 15,000 miles a year. Other battery and motor versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Fiat 500E reported?

Among the 14 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 3,556 miles and the middle half falls between 2,400 and 8,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.