Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Fiat 500 has 7 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 2 powertrain-related recalls.
7
Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
19E044000
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
DLT, LLC. is recalling certain CravenSpeed Fiat Short Shifter shafts sold for use in 2011-2019 Fiat 500 vehicles. The Shifter Shaft may have been imp...
16V302000
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Fiat 500 vehicles manufactured June 21, 2010, through January 12, 2016, equipped with ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2016 Fiat 500. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the transmission was slip... |
| May 6, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | Passenger side drive axle failed on 2016 500e with only 35650 miles but no longer under warranty. ... |
| Aug 19, 2019 | POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FIAT 500. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE MANUAL CLUTCH FAILED AND PREVENTED T... |
| Mar 1, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FIAT 500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL... |
| Jun 3, 2018 | POWER TRAIN | CAR SWITCHES INTO NEUTRAL UNEXPECTEDLY CREATING A DANGEROUS INOPERABLE VEHICLE SCENARIO WHERE THE CA... |
| Aug 1, 2017 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FIAT 500. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION JERKED AND SHIFT... |
| Aug 29, 2015 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE | THE CAR STOPPED WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY, STARTED TO GIVE ERROR MESSAGES AND TURNED ON E... |