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2013 Fiat 500E Recalls

4 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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4

NHTSA campaigns

3

Affected systems

0

Urgent advisories

May 16, 2016

Latest campaign date

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What the record says

This model year's count is above the Fiat 500E average of 2.4 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery, appearing in 2 campaigns.

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Source campaign records

All 2013 Fiat 500E recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 16V303000

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Reported May 16, 2016

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

Loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 15V179000

Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Reported Mar 27, 2015

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

An electric propulsion system shut down will cause a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to ensure compatability between components, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R15.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 14V235000

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC

Reported May 7, 2014

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

If the service fuse blows, the vehicle would have a loss of propulsion while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PIM, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P23.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 13V358000

Power Train

Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC

Reported Aug 14, 2013

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

A loss of driving capability increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners and Fiat dealers will replace the fasteners attaching the half shaft inboard joints, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2013. Owners may contact Fiat at 1-888-242-6342. Chrysler's recall number is N51.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

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2013 Fiat 500E recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Fiat 500E have?

This verified dataset contains 4 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2013 Fiat 500E. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2013 Fiat 500E?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology