2015 Fiat 500e: common problems and reliability
An average 500e year.
11 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2015 500e?The 2015 Fiat 500e has 11 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and fuel/propulsion system.
Safety record for the 2015 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2015 Fiat 500e vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other 500e years only. How we score it
Is 2015 a good year for the 500e?
Across the 5 500e model years we track, complaint volume runs from 4 (2016) to 16 (2014). With 11 complaints, the 2015 500e sits about the same as the model's median of 11.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2015 500e
electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Campaign 16V303000Chrysler (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.
electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
Campaign 15V179000Chrysler (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.
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. The first-generation 500e (2013-2019) is widely regarded as a reliable, fun, and practical low-cost urban EV when purchased used at a significant discount ($4,000-$9,000 USD).
Owner insights cover all generations of the 500e. See the full 500e owner picture and every model year.
Other 500e model years
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