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US recalls (3)
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Fiat 500 vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not illuminate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Risk and remedy
Risk: A TPMS warning light that fails to illuminate can result in the vehicle being driven with improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the TPMS electronic control unit module, free of charge. Owners were mailed July 11, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 80B.
Equipment: other, labels
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Fiat 500 vehicles manufactured June 11, 2015, to July 27, 2016. The tire placard on the affected vehicles lists a tire inflation pressure for the spare tire that exceeds the maximum pressure listed on the sidewall. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the spare tire is used while overinflated, the tire may suddenly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Fiat will notify owners, and dealers will add an overlay on the tire placard to the correct tire inflation information, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-888-242-6342. Chrysler's number for this recall is S69.
Power train: manual transmission
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Fiat 500 vehicles manufactured June 21, 2010, through January 12, 2016, equipped with a manual transmission. The clutch diaphragm spring may fracture and fail, causing an inability to switch gears.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the clutch diaphragm spring fails, the driver may not be able to shift gears or the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The remedy for this recall will include the installation of a clutch pedal limiter and a clutch pedal switch. The recall began on November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S34.
Canadian recalls (3)
Show 3 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.
Label
2016-09-13 · campaign 2016-447 · 292 vehicles
Certain vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 - Tire Selection and Rims. The Tire and Loading Information Label may have incorrect spare tire inflation pressure of 46 psi which exceeds the maximum permissible pressure of 41 psi listed on the sidewall of the spare tire. This could result in spare tire over-inflation, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: A revised Tire and Loading Information Label will be mailed to owners along with instructions for proper installation. If owners are not comfortable installing the label themselves, they can take the label to an FCA dealer for installation.
Powertrain
2016-05-12 · campaign 2016-217
On certain vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, clutch diaphragm springs may crack or become damaged, which could result in the driver being unable to shift gears, or potentially result in a loss of motive power. Depending on traffic conditions and the driver’s reactions, these issues could increase the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will install a pedal travel limiter and pedal switch.
Owner complaints (14)
Owners filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Fiat 500 (3 crashes, 2 injuries reported). Among 8 model years of this model, it ranks #5 for the most complaints (median 92).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 8 | |
| Engine | 3 | |
| Electrical system | 3 | |
| Service brakes | 3 | |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 2 | |
| Unknown or other | 2 | |
| Air bags | 2 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 Fiat 500.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2016 Fiat 500 3 HB FWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2016 Fiat 500 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| 500 1.4 L Automatic 6-spd | 27 | 33 | 29 | $2,850 |
| 500 1.4 L Automatic 6-spd | 24 | 32 | 27 | $3,050 |
| 500 1.4 L Manual 5-spd | 31 | 38 | 34 | $2,400 |
| 500 1.4 L Manual 5-spd | 28 | 33 | 30 | $2,750 |
| 500 Abarth 1.4 L Automatic 6-spd | 24 | 32 | 27 | $3,050 |
| 500 Abarth 1.4 L Manual 5-spd | 28 | 33 | 30 | $2,750 |
| 500 L 1.4 L Automatic 6-spd | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,300 |
| 500 L 1.4 L Manual 6-spd | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,950 |
| 500 X 1.4 L Manual 6-spd | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,950 |
| 500 X 2.4 L Automatic 9-spd | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
| 500 X AWD 2.4 L Automatic 9-spd | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| 500e Automatic (A1) | 121 | 103 | 112 | $650 |
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