Fiat 500e
Every model year 2016–2026: recalls, owner complaints, NHTSA crash ratings and EPA efficiency side by side, each value traced to the file it came from.
Which model year the record favours
Source: recalls and complaints per year on the roadOn the filed record so far, the 2019 is the cleanest 500e year we hold, and the 2016 the one to check hardest.
Both figures are divided by the number of years the car has been on sale, because otherwise the oldest year on the page loses every time simply for having been around longer. The current model year and any year under three on the road are left out: their records are not finished.
What changed year to year
Source: computed from the filed record- 2024: best range 84 → 149 mi; 1 → 2 EPA configurations
| Head-to-head | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 500e vs Nissan Leaf · Compact Hatchback | 500e +21 | |
| 2026 500e vs Nissan Kicks · Compact Hatchback | 500e +41.3 | |
| 2026 500e vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 · Compact Hatchback | 500e +7.3 | |
| 2026 500e vs Kia EV6 · Compact Hatchback | EV6 +3.9 | |
| 2026 500e vs Nissan Ariya · Compact SUV | Toss-up |
Common questions about the Fiat 500e
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich Fiat 500e year is the best used buy?
On the recall record, the 2019 500e comes out top of the years before the current one: Safety Signal grade A (100/100), 0 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file. That ranks paperwork, not condition — a specific car's history and service record still decide it.
What Fiat 500e years should I avoid?
No 500e model year carries a D or F Safety Signal or a standing advisory. The ranking page orders every year on recalls and complaints per year on the road, and says why.
How many recalls does the Fiat 500e have?
Across model years 2016–2026, NHTSA has posted 4 recall campaigns for the Fiat 500e. They are counted per model year in the table above, because a campaign almost never covers the whole run — it covers a build range.