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2016 Fiat 500 X recalls, complaints and safety ratings

There is 1 US recall for the 2016 Fiat 500 X, and 2 in Canada. Owners filed 154 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine.

1US recalls
0urgent recalls
154owner complaints
–overall crash rating

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US recalls (1)

Power train: automatic transmission

2016-07-12 · campaign 16V529000 · 329,540 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade, RAM ProMaster, and 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions. The transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral. On August 29, 2016 Chrysler added the 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles to this recall.

Risk and remedy

Risk: If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module and the Transmission Control Module and if necessary replace the transaxle range sensor wire harness, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S55.

Canadian recalls (2)

Show 2 Canadian recalls

Label

2024-08-15 · campaign 2024-548

Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French. Safety Risk: This error does not affect vehicle safety. Corrective Actions: This is not a recall. The company has corrected the tire and loading information label for all new vehicles.

Powertrain

2016-07-13 · campaign 2016-361

On certain vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, the transmission wire harness may have improper crimps. This could cause an unexpected shift to neutral which could result in a loss of motive power, which in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions may increase the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will update the software of the Transmission Control Module (TCM), and replace the transaxle wire harness as necessary.

Owner complaints (154)

Owners filed 154 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Fiat 500 X (3 crashes, 3 fires, 4 injuries reported). Among 6 model years of this model, it ranks #1 for the most complaints (median 11).

Most-reported problemComplaints
Engine52
Power train50
Electrical system48
Unknown or other33
Exterior lighting14
Vehicle speed control10
Electronic stability control (esc)10
Steering8

Crash test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 Fiat 500 X.

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2016 Fiat 500X SUV 2WD––––
2016 Fiat 500X SUV 4WD––––

Fuel economy

EPA ratings for each 2016 Fiat 500 X version.

VersionCity MPGHighway MPGCombinedYearly fuel cost
500 1.4 L Automatic 6-spd273329$2,850
500 1.4 L Automatic 6-spd243227$3,050
500 1.4 L Manual 5-spd313834$2,400
500 1.4 L Manual 5-spd283330$2,750
500 X 1.4 L Manual 6-spd253328$2,950
500 X 2.4 L Automatic 9-spd223025$2,700
500 X AWD 2.4 L Automatic 9-spd212924$2,800
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.