NHTSA vehicle safety data

2016 Fiat 500L Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2016 Fiat 500L right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 2 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Fiat 500L.

2016 Fiat 500L owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Fiat 500L, describing incidents dated June 20, 2018 to September 1, 2019.

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Power Train 2 complaints

Newest complaints

ODI #11543051 · Filed September 6, 2023
When you start up the car for the first time and began to drive it won't shift out of first gear for several blocks. The transmission strains to shift into 2nd. The transmission overall takes a while to get up to speed on the the expressways, it's hard to enter at the prevailing speed. Also, the…
ODI #11296855 · Filed January 3, 2020
THE ISSUE LOOKS SIMILAR TO FIAT 500L 2014 RECALL FOR TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE. THE PROBLEM HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING FOR THE FIRST TIME OF THE DAY. THE AUTOMATIC GEAR DOESN'T SHIFTS EVEN IF THE SPEED GOES HIGHER. IT TAKE ALMOST A MILE OR 2 FOR THE TRANSMISSION TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. I HAVE REQUESTED FOR AN…

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We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2016 Fiat 500L right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

2016 Fiat 500L 5 HB 2WD

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out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Pole

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Fiat 500L.

Power Train

ODI #11543051

Incident: June 20, 2018 · Filed: September 6, 2023

When you start up the car for the first time and began to drive it won't shift out of first gear for several blocks. The transmission strains to shift into 2nd. The transmission overall takes a while to get up to speed on the the expressways, it's hard to enter at the prevailing speed. Also, the check engine light won't go off. Even after 4 times ($2,000) to a service garage. There are no Fiat services facilities in my area. Not even the dealer where I purchased it will work on it.

Power Train

ODI #11296855

Incident: September 1, 2019 · Filed: January 3, 2020

THE ISSUE LOOKS SIMILAR TO FIAT 500L 2014 RECALL FOR TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE. THE PROBLEM HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING FOR THE FIRST TIME OF THE DAY. THE AUTOMATIC GEAR DOESN'T SHIFTS EVEN IF THE SPEED GOES HIGHER. IT TAKE ALMOST A MILE OR 2 FOR THE TRANSMISSION TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. I HAVE REQUESTED FOR AN SERVICE APPOINTMENT AT LOCAL FIAT DEALER, BUT I THOUGHT OF REPORTING THE PROBLEM AT NHTSA TOO, IF IN CASE IT IS NOT AN INDIVIDUAL COMPLAINT.

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