Model year 2016 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2016 Fiat 500 X: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2016 Fiat 500 X at 24–28 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 154 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
1
EPA combined mpg
24–28
NHTSA overall rating
—
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
NHTSA lists this vehicle as 500X.
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Fiat dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2016 Fiat 500 X recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2016 Fiat 500 X, newest first.
Power train: Automatic transmission
NHTSA 16V529000Reported Jul 12, 2016
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. S55)
Units affected
329,540 (estimate)
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
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.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2016 Fiat 500 X fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2016 Fiat 500 X crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2016 Fiat 500 X NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2016 Fiat 500X SUV 2WD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
—
Optional
2016 Fiat 500X SUV 4WD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
—
Optional
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2016 Fiat 500 X owner complaints
Owners have filed 154 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Fiat 500 X, most recently on Jun 26, 2026. 3 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 4 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2016 Fiat 500 X complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Engine
52
Power train
49
Electrical system
46
Unknown or other
33
Exterior lighting
13
Electronic stability control (ESC)
10
Vehicle speed control
10
Steering
8
Structure: Body
6
Air bags
5
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
