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2014 Fiat 500E Electrical system Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
69%of 16 total for the year
Median mileage
7,250miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the electrical system of the 2014 Fiat 500E, 69% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,250 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“It's a pure electric car. The plug on the 110v charger often heats up. It burned/blackened two of the outlets where I normally charge the car in two different homes. It got to the point where one of the prongs of the charger plug was falling out. I felt there was a safety hazard of either the prong getting stuck in the outlet or a possible fire. The dealer is far away so I hesitated in bringing it in. But I began to be worried as I smelled the burning plastic in the morning when I came to unplug the car. …”

NHTSA complaint #10875706, filed 2016-06, 20,722 miles

“I received a recall notice from Fiat regarding the inverter that provides power to the motor of the car. I moved from ca to sc and Fiat refuses to repair my car.”

NHTSA complaint #10652808, filed 2014-11, 2,542 miles

“I leased this car on august 2014 and have had three incident, first one on november 13,2014 with electrical warning service electric vehicle system needs servicing. The first time was told car needed software update it took 3-4 days to get the car back. The second incident on january 7, 2015 the car completely stopped while I was driving. It stopped right after a stop sign, the warning sign showed the same service electric vehicle system and another warning that I may lose power in a short time which was the case. I was told there must be a problem with my charger I checked and there was none. …”

NHTSA complaint #10682377, filed 2015-02, 3,859 miles

“Received 2nd recall notice today for power inverter module. First recall notice was in may 2014. Called dealership to get part replaced on july 7/21/14 as instructed and was told I was on a waiting list. Part is still not replaced on 2/17/14. No communication has been made from Fiat since 7/21/14.”

NHTSA complaint #10683903, filed 2015-02, 6,500 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024240%
2015873%
20141169%
2013850%

Other parts of the 2014 Fiat 500E

Fuel system
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 Fiat 500E

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology