2014 Fiat 500 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 124 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 Fiat 500 overview page.
What owners report
“Dealer saw me that is needing a battery replaced On February 14, I took my fiat 500 E to the dealer for repairs. They then…”NHTSA complaint 11647084 — filed 03/07/2025
“the electric vehicle was previously recalled for battery malfunction but now the OBCM module malfunctioned making the vehicle unable to charge(receive power) leaving me stranded…”NHTSA complaint 11524421 — filed 05/30/2023
“While seated in my Car on09/03/2021 my vehicle instrument panels warning lights began to flicker and I would describe it as recycle. This occurred in…”NHTSA complaint 11432632 — filed 09/12/2021
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2014 Fiat 500 have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2014 Fiat 500: 22 of 124 complaints on file (17.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2014 Fiat 500 have in total?
124 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
