2016 FIAT 500L — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 FIAT 500L
The 2016 FIAT 500L has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Train (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2016 FIAT 500L
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 FIAT 500L. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2016 FIAT 500L
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 FIAT 500L. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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.
Safety Rating for the 2016 FIAT 500L
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 FIAT 500L in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 FIAT 500L
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 FIAT 500L. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
08-025-16 — EQUIPMENT
Flash: RA3 Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio software The customer may experience one or more of the following: · **Under MORE screen, the compass always indicates a fixed position and will not change while vehicle is in motion. The direction is different at every ignition cycle.**...
18-105-15 — ENGINE
Flash: 1.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience one of the following conditions or a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble...
18-105-15 — POWER TRAIN
Flash: 1.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience one of the following conditions or a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble...
18-105-15 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Flash: 1.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience one of the following conditions or a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 FIAT 500L
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FIAT 500L
- 2014 FIAT 500L — 268 complaints
- 2015 FIAT 500L — 29 complaints
- 2016 FIAT 500L (current)
- 2017 FIAT 500L — 1 complaint