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2013 Fiat 500e
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 116 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2013 Fiat 500 3 HB FWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 122 | 108 | 116 | - |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
4 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
24 complaints filed by owners for this model year (3 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2013 Fiat 500e?
EPA figures for the 2013 Fiat 500e reach 116 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2013 Fiat 500e?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Fiat 500e. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2013 Fiat 500e?
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA for the 2013 Fiat 500e, most often about: Electrical System, Fuel/propulsion System, Engine. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2013 Fiat 500e?
NHTSA gave the 2013 Fiat 500e (2013 Fiat 500 3 HB FWD) an overall 4-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.