2013 Fiat 500E Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Fiat 500E.
Worst 2013 Fiat 500E Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Fuel System
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Fiat 500E.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 8 | — | — | 4,220 mi | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2013 Fiat 500E
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~26,876 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Fiat 500e electric vehicles manufactured December 16, 2012, through August 13, 2013. The half shaft joints may loosen and separate causing noise and a loss of driving capability.
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2013 Fiat 500E — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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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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