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500e 42 kWh, 118 hp (2020-) engine: faults and reliability

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

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]

Years
since 2020
Power
118 hp
Faults that affect it
2
1 of high or critical severity
Cars that use it
1
in our database

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What changes in this version

42.2 kWh gross battery (37.3 usable) and an 87 kW motor with 220 Nm; rapid charging of up to 85 kW according to Wikipedia.[2]

Faults of the 500e 42 kWh, 118 hp (2020-) engine

The documented engine faults that affect this version and its years, from most to least important.

  1. 1Critical 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. 2Medium 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.

Cars fitted with the 500e 42 kWh, 118 hp (2020-) engine

Open each car to see all its faults with this engine and what to check before buying it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 500e 42 kWh, 118 hp (2020-) engine reliable?

Our verdict is “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]

What faults does the 500e 42 kWh, 118 hp (2020-) engine have?

The documented ones that affect this version, by importance: traction battery fire risk (2023 and 2024 recalls) (critical severity) and refusals and interruptions of AC charging (medium severity).

Which cars use the 500e 42 kWh, 118 hp (2020-) engine?

Fiat 500e (since 2020).[1][2]

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Sources

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  1. Tous les problèmes sur Fiat 500e 2020 (23 témoignages)Fiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  2. Fiat 500e (Wikipedia, alemán)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German