CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Fiat 500X has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 154 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 3 fires, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (52 reports).
2016 Fiat 500X recalls
Transmission May Unexpectedly Shift to Neutral, Raising Crash Risk
The transmission sensor clusters in these vehicles, which use 9-speed automatic transmissions, may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness.
Most common 2016 Fiat 500X problems
Problem areas named in the 154 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 52 |
| Power Train | 50 |
| Electrical System | 48 |
| Unknown Or Other | 33 |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 10 |
| Steering | 8 |
| Structure | 7 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
What owners report
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 contactâs vehicle crashed into the front passengerâs side door. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact exited the vehicle safely and had a passenger in the front passenger-side seat and another in the rear middle row seat. The contact was adamant that the air bags should have deployed. The contact sought medical attention for whiplash, chest pain, bruises, a sore stomach, swollen right leg, and left leg. The contact's front seat passenger sought medical attention due
3 times my car had died going under 30 mph, it must turns off or goes into this neutral position and wonât let me change gears, when i restart it, the engine makes an awful squealing sound. all these âdrive mode unavailable â âcheck esc systemâ âservice electronic brakeâ it seems it is related to the S55 / 16V529000 safety defect â¦. âintermittent switch to neutral while drivingâ
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. Additionally, the contact stated that the brake pedal was extremely firm and difficult to depress while attempting to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
I was driving vehicle and it all of a sudden get stuck in gear in either park gear or some other gear that wont allow me to turn engine off. Sometimes it just slow down to a stop and will not go into gear again for a while or appears the gears are not engaging putting me at risk for accident on highway. Once it slowed down in traffic and I nearly got hit trying to drive it off the highway. The gears were not engaging putting me at risk of many vehicles hitting me. I was praying someone noticed I had car trouble to slow down as I was no longer in full control of vehicle. After some
I received a letter stating that there was a recall emissions/catalyst efficiency,I have called a fiat dealership several times to get this fixed and it never did, now I am seeing that there is no recall now. So I'm confused on what's going on. U90 is the emissions recall number.and letter said there are others w80
2016 Fiat 500X questions
Does the 2016 Fiat 500X have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2016 Fiat 500X: Transmission May Unexpectedly Shift to Neutral, Raising Crash Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Fiat 500X?
Based on 154 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (52), Power Train (50), Electrical System (48).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Fiat 500X has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.