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2016 Fiat 500X recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Power train | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jul 12, 201616V529000 | Power train: automatic transmissionIf the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V529000
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Owner complaints by component154
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 52 | 34 |
| Power train | 50 | 32 |
| Electrical system | 48 | 31 |
| Unknown or other | 33 | 21 |
| Exterior lighting | 14 | 9 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 6 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 10 | 6 |
| Steering | 8 | 5 |
| Structure | 7 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 4 |
| Air bags | 5 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 3 |
| Suspension | 4 | 3 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 1 |
7 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Air bags
“The contact owns a 2016 Fiat 500X. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH through a green light, another vehicle driving through a red light and attempting to make a turn, the front bumper of the…”
- Electrical system
“3 times my car had died going under 30 mph, it must turns off or goes into this neutral position and won’t let me change gears, when i restart it, the engine makes an awful squealing sound.”
- Service brakes
“The contact owns a 2016 Fiat 500X. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle using the Push-to-Start button, the engine failed to crank or start. The vehicle was started after the fifteenth attempt.”
Other Fiat 500X model years
- 20192 recalls3 complaints
- 20181 recall11 complaints
- 20171 recall15 complaints
- 20161 recall154 complaints
Other Fiat models
2016 Fiat 500X recall questions
How many recalls does the 2016 Fiat 500X have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2016 Fiat 500X. The most recent, 16V529000 (reported July 12, 2016), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Fiat 500X?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 52 complaints out of 154 filed with NHTSA (34%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Fiat 500X?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.