2016 Fiat 500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2016 Fiat 500, and owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2016 Fiat 500
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Pressure monitoring and regulating systems (tires)
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."
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…
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Labels (equipment) and temporary/emergency spare tire (tires)
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…
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…
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Manual transmission (power train)
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.
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.…
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Fiat 500 have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 24,301 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“El auto se detuvo sin avisar solo ya no quiso acelerar. Me marcó muchas fallas en las cuales les tomé foto, me tuvieron que remolcar y mi hijo se pegó en la cabeza, por suerte nada grave. Pondre las f”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 22, 2025 · Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2016 Fiat 500. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the transmission was slipping, and the vehicle lost motive power. No warning light was illuminated. The failure recurred seve”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 12, 2023 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2016 Fiat 500 (500 Abarth). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 27–34 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 24–31 / 32–38 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Minicompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 6-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Fiat 500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Fiat 500 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 2011 Fiat 500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 Fiat 500 | 3 | 396 |
| 2013 Fiat 500 | 3 | 165 |
| 2014 Fiat 500 | 3 | 124 |
| 2015 Fiat 500 | 3 | 92 |
| 2016 Fiat 500 | 3 | 14 |
| 2017 Fiat 500 | 1 | 14 |
| 2018 Fiat 500 | 1 | 5 |
| 2019 Fiat 500 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2016 Fiat 500
How do I know if my 2016 Fiat 500 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2016 Fiat 500; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Fiat dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V302000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Fiat models
- 500L209 complaints
- 500X187 complaints
- 124 Spider65 complaints
- 500E52 complaints
- 1240 complaints
- 1280 complaints
- 1310 complaints
- 8500 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.