Fiat 500e 332
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
Body Variants
The Fiat 500e 332 is available as Schrägheck and Cabrio — choose your body type for specific insurance data:
Engine Overview
The Fiat 500e 332 is available with one engine variant at 95 hp. 1 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.
The Fiat Elektromotor (Elektro, 95–118 PS) comes with 2 different engines: 500e-EV (2020–2026, Be Careful) und 500e-EV (2020–2026, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the Elektromotor!
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Airbag ECU Failed Airbag ECU fails spontaneously and triggers a cascade of warning messages. Recall for 2,893 vehicles in Germany. New part number indicates a production change. Symptoms: Multiple simultaneous warning lights, one-pedal driving deactivated, AEB inactive, SOS fault, airbag light from 20,000 km | Low | |
| Driver's Seat Wiring Loom — Intermittent Connection Wiring under the driver's seat develops intermittent connections and sporadically triggers multiple warnings. Fiat offers a repair wiring kit for around 150 Euro. Symptoms: Intermittent faults for EPB, SOS, airbag, seatbelt that reset after restart from 30,000 km | Low | |
| CCS Charging Module Failed DC fast charging module (CCS) fails — charging power drops to 0 kW after a few seconds. Reproducible at multiple charger types. Fiat replaces under warranty; expensive out of warranty. Symptoms: Charging starts at 15 kW, drops to zero after 1–2 minutes, error message 'Check charging system' from 25,000 km | High |
Top Reported Issues
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 12 weaknesses have been documented for the Fiat 500e 332 (2020–2026) — 4 engine-related and 8 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Electronics, HVAC, Suspension, Body.
500e (500e-EV, 2020–2026) — Be Careful: 12V battery discharges — total failure, Recall battery cell contamination, Charging system error message. Power: 118 PS.
500e (500e-EV, 2020–2026) — Be Careful: 12V battery discharges — total failure, Recall battery cell contamination, Charging system error message. Power: 95 PS.
What to watch out for with the Fiat 500e? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee