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2016-2018 · 3 model years

Fiat 500 Bev Problems by year

Owners have filed 32 complaints about the Fiat 500 Bev across 3 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 2016 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (14), while 2018 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the transmission & drivetrain, followed by the electrical system.

Most complaints for its age201614 complaints · 0 recallsSee the 2016
Complaints
32
Recalls
0
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Deaths
0

500 Bev complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20185000BrakesA
201713020Electrical systemC
201614030Transmission & drivetrainC

Most common 500 Bev problems

Latest 500 Bev complaints

2016 Fiat 500 BevElectrical systemEngine & cooling

El auto se detuvo sin avisar solo ya no quiso acelerar. Me marcó muchas fallas en las cuales les tomé foto, me tuvieron que remolcar y mi hijo se pegó en la cabeza, por suerte nada grave. Pondre las fotos de los códigos que aparecen. Tuve q ser remolcado hasta ahorita la batería sigue en un 47% pero aún así sigue sin funcionar el vehículo

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11662475
2018 Fiat 500 BevOther & unknown

I was notified of the recall for my car and took it to the dealer. The dealer told me there is no fix for this recall and that they could not do anything about it sending me away.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11601747
2017 Fiat 500 BevBrakes

Just before coming to a stop the brakes grab and jerk the car. The brakes work normally otherwise.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11572652
2017 Fiat 500 BevBody, doors & structure

The contact owns a 2017 Fiat 500. The contact stated that the driver's side and passenger's side door handles fractured and detached from the inner side of the handle. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that water had entered the door handles. The door handles were replaced. The manufacturer was not notified about the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 11562997
2017 Fiat 500 BevTransmission & drivetrain

After a sudden stop (no impact), the car would no longer go into or come out of gear while running. When the car is not running it will still shift normally. The repair shop initially thought it was the slave cylinder but the problem persisted. They then changed the clutch and are now recommending replacing the inner CV axle boot. The problem described is similar in symptons to the existing recall on 2012-2016 Fiat 500s and the partial recall on 2017 Fiat 500s. It seems logical that all of these issues are somehow related to a flaw in the design or manufacturing.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11562042

Questions about the Fiat 500 Bev

Which Fiat 500 Bev years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2016 (14), 2017 (13), 2018 (5). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2016 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Fiat 500 Bev years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2018 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other 500 Bev years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Fiat 500 Bev problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the transmission & drivetrain (11), electrical system (7), brakes (6) most often.

How many recalls does the Fiat 500 Bev have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for any Fiat 500 Bev model year on file.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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