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Fiat 500e problems (2020–today)

The only engine of the Fiat 500e that we have documented, the Fiat 500e, has high or critical severity faults in the versions it is fitted to. Our verdict for the versions it is fitted to: «With caution».[1]

Outside the engine: The 500e (built in Turin since March 2020) had, besides the campaigns for its traction battery, which we assess under its electric drivetrain, two recalls: a brake module that could override the ABS, and an airbag warning light that could show incorrect information. Owners surveyed in France and Germany add 12 V battery drain and software faults in the UConnect infotainment system.[1][2][3]

Fiat 500e (2020–today)
Photo: © M 93 · CC BY-SA 3.0 de · Wikimedia Commons. Reference image for this generation.
02468107.3out of 10

Fiat 500e rating: acceptable reliability

Calculated using only 8 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. How it is calculated

  • Electric motor6.82 faults
  • Gearbox8.91 fault
  • Suspension10.0No documented faults
  • Brakes8.91 fault
  • Tyres and wheels10.0No documented faults
  • Steering10.0No documented faults
  • Electrical system8.61 fault
  • Headlights and lights10.0No documented faults
  • Electronics and infotainment8.62 faults
  • Climate control10.0No documented faults
  • Bodywork and interior10.0No documented faults
  • Airbags and safety8.91 fault

Ranked 5 of 29 among the city cars with solid evidence. See the ranking

The weak points of the Fiat 500e

  1. 1Critical severity: Traction battery fire risk (2023 and 2024 recalls)Fiat 500e engine
  2. 2Medium severity: 12 V battery drain and AC charging failuresElectrical system
  3. 3High severity: IBS module fault that can cause loss of ABS (September 2021 campaign)Brakes
  4. 4High severity: Incorrect passenger airbag deactivation warning (April 2021 campaign)Airbags and safety
  5. 5High severity: Front axle shafts with risk of loss of torque at the wheelsGearbox and clutch

Documented engine

The first label is the most serious fault affecting that engine in this car; the second, our verdict for the versions it is fitted to. Each engine's risk index is calculated only from the faults that affect this car (how we calculate it). We only show engines we have documented with sources: if yours does not appear, we have not analysed it yet. View all engines

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Outside the engine

4 recalls and campaigns documented, the latest: Dashboard software: mandatory warning lights and indicators. See the campaigns for the Fiat 500e

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Fiat 500e

Fiat 500e (2020): motor síncrono de imanes permanentes and baterías de 23,8 and 42 kWh · Electrical

In the 500e
since 2020[1][4]
Names
500e Action 23,8 kWh 95 CV · 500e 42 kWh 118 CV
Faults that affect it
2 · 1 of high or critical severity
Risk index on this car
32
Moderate risk

Verdict for the versions it uses

  • 500e Action 23.8 kWh, 95 hp (2020-)since 2020 · 95 hp

    With caution

    The battery recalls should be checked by chassis number and AC charging should be tested; there are few owner reviews (seven).[1]

  • 500e 42 kWh, 118 hp (2020-)since 2020 · 118 hp

    With caution

    This is the version with the most reviews (16 on Fiches-auto.fr): it includes the case of a traction battery rendered unusable at 20 months and the 2023 and 2024 recalls. Check that the recalls have been carried out.[1]

Faults that affect the 500e

  1. Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalTraction batteryTraction battery fire risk (2023 and 2024 recalls)Fiat has recalled the 500e over traction battery fire risk on two occasions: April 2023 (contaminated materials, built from October 2020 to July 2021) and 2024 (negative terminal clamp not tightened properly). Both are precautionary recalls.
  2. Medium severityFrequency: RareChargingRefusals and interruptions of AC chargingSome 500e owners report AC charging being refused or cut off, along with the warning 'check charging system'; it is often caused by a poorly seated connector, and there are no figures for repairs due to a charger fault.

500e Fiat 500e pageAll versions and faults of the Fiat 500e

Faults of the Fiat 500e outside the engine

Suspension, brakes, tyres, electronics and the rest of the car. They occur with any engine.

Checklist for buying a used Fiat 500e

Check the advert or the paperwork to see which engine the car has and go through its section. Each point comes from a documented fault; you can tick them off as you inspect.

If it has the Fiat 500e (since 2020)

Traction battery fire risk (2023 and 2024 recalls)

Critical severity

Refusals and interruptions of AC charging

Medium severity

Wear parts for the Fiat 500e

Brakes, wiper blades, pollen filter and battery, searched for this model. The exact part number depends on the engine and year: confirm it with the registration plate or VIN.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Fiat 500e reliable?

The only engine of the Fiat 500e that we have documented, the Fiat 500e, has high or critical severity faults in the versions it is fitted to. Our verdict for the versions it is fitted to: «With caution». The 500e (built in Turin since March 2020) had, besides the campaigns for its traction battery, which we assess under its electric drivetrain, two recalls: a brake module that could override the ABS, and an airbag warning light that could show incorrect information. Owners surveyed in France and Germany add 12 V battery drain and software faults in the UConnect infotainment system.

What problems does the Fiat 500e have apart from the engine?

The 500e (built in Turin since March 2020) had, besides the campaigns for its traction battery, which we assess under its electric drivetrain, two recalls: a brake module that could override the ABS, and an airbag warning light that could show incorrect information. Owners surveyed in France and Germany add 12 V battery drain and software faults in the UConnect infotainment system. The most important documented faults are: 12 V battery drain and AC charging failures (electrical system, medium severity), IBS module fault that can cause loss of ABS (September 2021 campaign) (brakes, high severity), incorrect passenger airbag deactivation warning (April 2021 campaign) (airbags and safety, high severity) and front axle shafts with risk of loss of torque at the wheels (gearbox and clutch, high severity).[1][2][3]

What faults does the Fiat 500e have?

The most important by severity and frequency, on the engines we have documented, are: traction battery fire risk (2023 and 2024 recalls) (Fiat 500e, critical severity) and refusals and interruptions of AC charging (Fiat 500e, medium severity).

What is the best year to buy a Fiat 500e?

According to our rating by year, the best are 2026 and 2025 (8.6/10); the worst rated is 2020 (7.3/10). Each year's rating counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those units: open each year to see what changes.

Does the Fiat 500e have recalls?

Yes: we have documented 4 campaigns for the Fiat 500e, such as dashboard software: mandatory warning lights and indicators (2026). Check with your VIN at the official service centre whether yours has been done.

Sources

Every fact on this page links to its source. If you find an error, let us know.

  1. Tous les problèmes sur Fiat 500e 2020 (23 témoignages)Fiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  2. Fiat 500e: Probleme und SchwachstellenGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
  3. Fiat 500eWikipedia (en español) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  4. Fiat 500e (Wikipedia, alemán)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German