Model year
2016 Fiat 500 X
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 154 complaints for the 2016 Fiat 500 X (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (52), POWER TRAIN (49), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (46). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 24–28 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,700–$2,950, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
16V529000 · Jul 12, 2016
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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…
Complaints
154 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 3, injury field 4, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Fiat 500X SUV 2WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2016 Fiat 500X SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 X · 1.4L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 | 33 | 28 | — | — | $2,950 |
| 500 X · 2.4L · Automatic 9-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| 500 X AWD · 2.4L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2016 Fiat 500 X at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.