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2015 Fiat 500E Problems

Complaints
11filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
1,235miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
116 MPGecombined, Electric FWD · 122 city / 108 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Fiat 500E (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2015 Fiat 500E. The part named most often is electrical system, with 8 complaints (73% of the total), followed by fuel system (4) and engine (2). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,235 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 92 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the traction battery and 24 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 3 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: “3 days after driving my new Fiat 500E which I am leasing , I began to notice extremely uncomfortable physical sensations. The only thing I can compare it to is taking on an old cellphone for a long period of time. It's a similar kind of feeling of power and radiation. I have taken at least 10 people for rides in the car. 3 of them report similar sensations, without being prompted in any way while some are not aware of the the radiation. …”

NHTSA complaint #10722097, filed 2015-05, 150 miles

Fuel system: “On february 5, 2015 at 8:40 a.m. While driving south in the high speed lane at 55 MPH on highway 101 from san rafael to san francisco, there was a total and catastrophic electrical failure and resulting zero motor power of my Fiat 500E. I was able to coast the car to the shoulder area crossing four lanes of traffic. A Fiat repair technician coincidentally appeared on the scene and offered assistance. I indicated I was unwilling to drive the car any further. He instead drove the Fiat 500E and I drove his gasoline Fiat to the dealer in san francisco for repair. …”

NHTSA complaint #10759005, filed 2015-08, 412 miles

Air bags: “The contact owns a 2015 Fiat 500E. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the contact's vehicle was involved in a head on collision with another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck and chest injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to geico collision center. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 600.”

NHTSA complaint #10734871, filed 2015-07, 600 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 600 and 10,000 miles.

63%0–1013%10–2525%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 1,235 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20155201620172018
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 2015 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 2015 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. 92 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 92 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 2015 Fiat 500E have?

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2015 Fiat 500E as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Fiat 500E is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 8 complaints (73% of the total), followed by fuel system with 4.

Has the 2015 Fiat 500E been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How efficient is the 2015 Fiat 500E according to the EPA?

The EPA rates the 2015 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 2015 Fiat 500E reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,235 miles and the middle half falls between 600 and 10,000 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.