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2016 Fiat 500x Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 151 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Fiat 500x

The 2016 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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Use Caution — 2016 Fiat 500x

The 2016 Fiat 500x has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

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NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
151
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
2
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Fiat 500x (1)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Fiat dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V529000
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Fiat 500x

Based on 151 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
47
Electrical System
31
Unknown Or Other
21
Engine
20
Steering
8
Structure
6
Exterior Lighting
3
Air Bags
3
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Fiat 500x — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 0 complaints 2011 0 complaints 2012 0 complaints 2013 0 complaints 2014 0 complaints 2015 0 complaints 2016 151 complaints 2017 15 complaints 2018 11 complaints 2019 3 complaints 2020 2 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2016 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2011, 2012 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Fiat 500x

Is the 2016 Fiat 500x reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Fiat 500x has 1 recall and 151 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2016 Fiat 500x have?
The 2016 Fiat 500x has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Fiat 500x?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Fiat 500x are: Power Train, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Fiat 500x safe to buy?
The 2016 Fiat 500x has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Fiat 500x should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Fiat 500x are: 2010, 2011, 2012. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2016.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.