Fiat 500E vs BMW 545I
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Fiat 500E | BMW 545I |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 80 | 198 |
| Model years covered | 2013–2024 | 2004–2005 |
| Worst model year | 2013 | — |
| Best model year | 2015 | — |
| Crashes reported | 9 | 4 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 3 |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 6 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 16.3% | 6.6% |
Fiat 500E by year
What breaks
Electrical System
32
40.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
13
16.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
8.8%
Other & Unspecified
7
8.8%
Engine & Cooling
6
7.5%
Airbags
3
3.8%
Body & Structure
3
3.8%
Lights
2
2.5%
BMW 545I by year
What breaks
Airbags
56
28.3%
Electrical System
26
13.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
23
11.6%
Engine & Cooling
17
8.6%
Brakes
15
7.6%
Seat Belts
14
7.1%
Steering
9
4.5%
Seats
7
3.5%