Model year 2018 · Minicompact Cars

2018 Fiat 500e: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2018 Fiat 500e at 112 MPGe combined with 84 miles of EPA-rated range across 1 version. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 5 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined MPGe

112

NHTSA overall rating

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Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 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.

2018 Fiat 500e recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2018 Fiat 500e, newest first.

Tires: Pressure monitoring and regulating systems

NHTSA 24V474000 Reported 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2018 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.

2018 Fiat 500e EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombElectric rangeFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
500eElectric (82 kW AC Induction)Single-speedFront-Wheel DriveElectricity121/103/112 MPGe84 mi
30 kWh/100 mi
$6500

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.

2018 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.

2018 Fiat 500e NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2018 Fiat 500 3 HB FWDNot rated4 starsNot rated4 stars14.7%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.

2018 Fiat 500e owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Fiat 500e, most recently on Aug 7, 2024. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2018 Fiat 500e complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Seats1
Service brakes1
Unknown or other1
Visibility: Rearview mirrors/devices1
Wheels: Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Fiat 500e model years

Fiat 500e by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 500e110–116 MPGe———
2025 500e110–116 MPGe10—
2024 500e110–116 MPGe25—
2019 500e112 MPGe10—
2017 500e112 MPGe114—
2016 500e112 MPGe144/5
2015 500e116 MPGe211—

All Fiat 500e years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2018 Fiat models

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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