2016 Fiat 500X recalls and problems

The 2016 Fiat 500X has 1 recall and 154 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2016 compares

Highest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 6 500X model years — the most of any year.

1recalls

154complaints

3crashes

3fires

4injuries

40,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Power Train

Jul 12, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V529000 · 329,540 vehicles

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

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine52

Power Train50

Electrical System48

Unknown or other33

Exterior Lighting14

Electronic Stability Control10

Vehicle Speed Control10

Steering8

Structure7

Fuel System6

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2016 vs. other Fiat 500X years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2016. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2016 Fiat 500X have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2016 Fiat 500X, the latest from Jul 12, 2016 (power train). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Fiat 500X?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (52), power train (50), electrical system (48). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.