2017 Fiat 500e: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2017 Fiat 500e at 112 MPGe combined with 84 miles of EPA-rated range across 1 version. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 14 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
1
EPA combined MPGe
112
NHTSA overall rating
—
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT
NHTSA lists this vehicle as 500.
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Fiat dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2017 Fiat 500e recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2017 Fiat 500e, newest first.
Tires: Pressure monitoring and regulating systems
NHTSA 24V474000Reported Jun 25, 2024
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. 80B)
Units affected
12,675 (estimate)
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Fiat 500 vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not illuminate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Risk
A TPMS warning light that fails to illuminate can result in the vehicle being driven with improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the TPMS electronic control unit module, free of charge. Owners were mailed July 11, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 80B.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2017 Fiat 500e fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2017 Fiat 500e crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2017 Fiat 500e NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2017 Fiat 500e BEV 3 HB FWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
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No
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2017 Fiat 500e owner complaints
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Fiat 500e, most recently on Sep 16, 2026. 2 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2017 Fiat 500e complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Electrical system
5
Power train
3
Engine
2
Service brakes
2
Structure: Body
2
Unknown or other
2
Air bags
1
Fuel/propulsion system
1
Steering
1
Structure: Body: Door: Handle: Exterior
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
