The 2016 Fiat 500e is associated with 4 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is EXTERIOR LIGHTING, accounting for 2 reports (50% of total complaints). EPA records certify all-electric efficiency of 112 MPGe with an estimated driving range of 84 miles across 1 certified vehicle configuration. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 4 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 campaign
  • • Top Reported Defect Area: EXTERIOR LIGHTING (2 / 50%)
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Efficiency: 112 MPGe (1 variant)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Electric Efficiency
112MPGe
84 mi EPA electric range across 1 variants
Reported Complaints
4
4 submitted owner reports
Safety Recalls
1
1 official NHTSA recall
NCAP Safety Rating
Not rated by NHTSA

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2016 Fiat 500e?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
500e 100% Electric Electric Motor Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 121 MPGe 103 MPGe 112 MPGe 84 mi $650 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2016 Fiat 500e provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 84 miles on a single battery charge.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2016 Fiat 500e?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2016 Fiat 500e.

Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2016 Fiat 500e models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2016 Fiat 500e?

Summary of 4 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
4
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1 complaint

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2016 Fiat 500e problems & component breakdown (3 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2016 Fiat 500e?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #16V303000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the PIM software, free of charge. The recall began on July 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S26.
View all 2016 Fiat 500e recalls & campaign history (1 campaigns) →
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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