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2014 Fiat 500E Problems

Complaints
16filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
6,668miles, 12 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns 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 2014 Fiat 500E (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2014 Fiat 500E. The part named most often is electrical system, with 11 complaints (69% of the total), followed by fuel system (4) and transmission and drivetrain (3). 12 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 6,668 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 90 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the traction battery and 35 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: “I received recall et189675 u69 in the mail. I then setup an appointment with our local Fiat dealer to have the software update done. They told me they do not do service on electric models and I should go to the closest dealer 112 mile away. I explained my range is 87 miles on a full charge. So I called the manufacturer but they would not cover towing and were unable to make the local dealer do the software update. This dealer did a previous recall update battery vent plugs on my car. This update protect the mail battery against damage. …”

NHTSA complaint #11192770, filed 2019-03, 21,000 miles

Fuel system: “We leased a 500E in aug 2014 from mckevitt Fiat in berkeley, ca. Within the first 3 weeks, while driving, the car twice unexpectedly and suddenly lost all power and stalled. We took the car in for servicing. After a week at the dealership, we were told the problem was fixed and picked up the car. Three days later, the car suddenly stalled again (thankfully as my wife was approaching a stop sign). After another 2 weeks at the dealership for repairs, we were told the car was fixed and were asked to pick it up. …”

NHTSA complaint #10659493, filed 2014-11, 500 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Sudden total loss of power to the wheels. The car beeped and displayed the message service propulsion system on the screen. Brakes and steering were still operational. This happened after the p23 recall service was performed.”

NHTSA complaint #10700685, filed 2015-03, 6,835 miles

Body and structure: “As I was slowly pulling into a diagonal parking spot there was unintended acceleration and my car surged 20 feet forward and crashed into another parked car”

NHTSA complaint #10779540, filed 2015-10, 19,048 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 12 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 4,900 and 19,048 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (12 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 6,668 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

201420158201620182019
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 2014 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 2014 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. 90 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 90 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 2014 Fiat 500E have?

NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2014 Fiat 500E as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2014 Fiat 500E is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 11 complaints (69% of the total), followed by fuel system with 4.

Has the 2014 Fiat 500E been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How efficient is the 2014 Fiat 500E according to the EPA?

The EPA rates the 2014 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 2014 Fiat 500E reported?

Among the 12 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 6,668 miles and the middle half falls between 4,900 and 19,048 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.