500 Abarth (2015)
NHTSA files most complaints about this model under the 2012-2019 Fiat 500, and they are counted on that page. This page counts only the 0 complaints whose own record names the Fiat 500 Abarth.
Reliability Score
Battery & Propulsion Reliability
Battery Electric (BEV)
Battery & propulsion complaint analysis for the 2015 Fiat 500 Abarth
Too few battery-related complaints to set against other electric vehicles yet.
What kind of battery complaint?
What the 5 battery-related complaints describe. One complaint can name more than one of these, so the shares add up to more than 100%. They describe what owners complained about, not how often the vehicle fails.
Loss of power, drive unit, inverter, traction motor, DC-DC converter.
Propulsion battery defects, capacity loss, BMS faults, replacement claims.
Charge port, cable, mobile connector, or session failures.
Sample complaint excerpts
Electric Propulsion
- [2015] I was driving our Fiat 500e (31K miles) in late June, when suddenly the HV Battery System (and primarily the PIM/Power Inverter Module that controls the HV battery system and propulsion system) failed, causing my moving vehicle to lose it's ability to use power steering. I was on a steep hill and was barely able to control the car. I contacted my local Fiat dealer, had the car towed there, and i
- [2015] TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FIAT 500E. WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST MOTIVE POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO RENTON CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM LOCATED AT 585 RAINIER AVE S, RENTON, WA 98057, (425) 430-1000 TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER IN THE POWER INVERTER WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOW
- [2015] WAS IN MOTION ON A SURFACE STREET AFTER JUST LEAVING A 4-WAY STOP INTERSECTION. THE CAR AUTOMATICALLY LEFT DRIVE AND WENT TO PARK. THE MESSAGE ON THE THE DASH SAID "BRAKING SYSTEM NEEDS MAINTENANCE." EVERY TIME THE CAR WAS PUT INTO NEUTRAL IT SHIFTED ITSELF TO PARK. ELECTRIC CAR, I THINK IT IS THE ENGINE (POWER INVERTER).
High-Voltage Battery
- [2015] What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request: High voltage battery system, the vehicle is available for viewing. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk?: Long time garage storage of vehicle and limited owners manual description on procedure to maintain high voltage battery during extended non use of vehicle. Has the problem be
Charging System
- [2015] the problem is: I can not charging, light indicator is red plug , charger indicate (charging) I can not shift gear to D or R , just accept shift to P and N message warning : 1-service electric vehicle system , (yellow car) indicator lamp 2-service charging system (red plug) 3-service propulsion system
Source: classified from NHTSA complaint and recall data. "Battery-related" includes high-voltage propulsion battery, charging system, hybrid drivetrain, electric propulsion, regenerative braking, 12V auxiliary battery, and thermal-event complaints. Other complaints (suspension, steering, brakes, infotainment) appear in the engine and vehicle-level sections. The rate divides those complaints by the electrified versions built, from the production counts makers report to NHTSA, and it is not adjusted for age. Death and injury figures count complaints that report one, not the number an owner typed in.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2015-2015 Fiat 500 Abarth complaints?
Owners have filed 0 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015-2015 Fiat 500 Abarth.
Is the 2015-2015 Fiat 500 Abarth a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 0 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015-2015 Fiat 500 Abarth. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015-2015 Fiat 500 Abarth have?
NHTSA has 0 owner complaints on file for the 2015-2015 Fiat 500 Abarth as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2015-2015 Fiat 500 Abarth?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2015-2015 Fiat 500 Abarth.
What should I check before buying a used Fiat 500 Abarth?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the 500 Abarth have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2015 Fiat 500 Abarth. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 0 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-18.