2015 Fiat 500e Recalls

All 2015 Fiat 500e recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

May 16th, 2016
Recalled Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: BATTERY: PROPULSION SYSTEM
Recall Date
May 16th, 2016
Units Effected
16,549
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V303000
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: S26
Manufactured Begin Date: March 22nd, 2012
Manufactured End Date: January 29th, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: July 5th, 2016

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.

Consequence Summary:
Loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

March 27th, 2015
Recalled Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
Recall Date
March 27th, 2015
Units Effected
5,660
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V179000
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R15
Manufactured Begin Date: March 27th, 2012
Manufactured End Date: November 1st, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: May 21st, 2015

Defect Summary:
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.

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

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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