Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2016 Fiat 500L, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Power train2
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2016 Fiat 500L failed the safety check 2.68% of the time — 36% more often than the average 2016 passenger car (1.97%). Median odometer at inspection: 47,845 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2016
78,998 new Fiat 500L cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2016; the largest markets were Italy (51,804), Spain (9,900), France (5,920).
- Average mass
- 1,400 kg
- Average power
- 75 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 70% · Petrol 23% · LPG 4.6% · Natural gas 2.8%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Engines
The most common engines in 2016 Fiat 500L cars on Dutch roads are the 0.9 petrol (77 kW, 103 hp), 1.4 petrol (88 kW, 118 hp) and 1.4 petrol (70 kW, 94 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9 petrol | 77 kW 103 hp | 246 |
| 1.4 petrol | 88 kW 118 hp | 138 |
| 1.4 petrol | 70 kW 94 hp | 31 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
439 first registered in 2016 are on Dutch roads; 15% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €25,085.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde224
- Stofhoes stuurinrichting beschadigd, dicht niet af154
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld134
- Band onvoldoende profiel124
- Band beschadigd92
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht63
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt52
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm42
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
63 cars built in 2016 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 3 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 1,640 of these cars first registered in 2016 took their annual MOT test. 74% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2016 the figure was 79%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 8.0% | 6.1% |
| Tyres | 6.9% | 6.2% |
| Brakes | 6.0% | 4.3% |
| Suspension | 5.7% | 4.9% |
| Visibility | 4.1% | 3.5% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.7% | 1.7% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 1 variant; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Fiat 500L 5 HB 2WD | — | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- No
- Lane departure warning
- No
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 3 variants: combined 8.3–9.4 L/100 km (about 25–28 mpg US), CO₂ 194–218 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500L · Station wagon: Small · Regular gasoline | 9.3 | 7.1 | 8.3 |
| 500L · Station wagon: Small · Regular gasoline | 9.9 | 7.2 | 8.7 |
| 500L · Station wagon: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.6 | 7.8 | 9.4 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 2016 Fiat 500L.
| 2024548 15 Aug 2024 | Label Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "N… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2016 Fiat 500L.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Fiat told its dealers about the 2016 Fiat 500L: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10251783 | Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On |
| 10248509 | Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved. |
| 10244356 | LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect. |
| 10244348 | Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved. |
| 10243209 | FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-20 "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC |
| 10243208 | Warranty Bulletin D-16-03 - "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC (Rev. B) |
| 10242717 | Lubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review Service Library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used |
| 10239957 | Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant |
| 10236933 | wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK |
| 10234420 | Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On |
| 10230183 | No Start, Cannot Complete Module Replace, Proxi Or Module Proxi Configuration |
| 10230180 | Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle. |
| 10229572 | Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding (STRSW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes when welding steel body panels and structural components. |
| 10227983 | If a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils. |
| 10225424 | Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding (STRSW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes when welding steel body panels and structural components. |
| 10225287 | Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding (STRSW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes when welding steel body panels and structural components. |
| 10224022 | (Rev. A) Power Inverter Load Ratings |
| 10223855 | Washer Fluid Level Sensor Prior to replacing this part due to "Low Washer Fluid" tell tale light on the dash and the washer fluid bottle is full, please perform the this inspection. Inspect the sensor for a fluid coating on the sensor pins. Orange colored rain repellant can cause this fluid build-up. Clean the pins, drain the reservoir, and fill with Mopar approved washer fluid. Check to determine if the issue has been resolved. Continue with repair if necessary. Also, please inform the customer not to use Rain-X in the system to avoid this issue. Please contact Chuck Hood at cell (248 |
| 10223559 | Blind Spot Or Park Assist Warnings, False Activation |
| 10221597 | No Start, Cannot Complete Module Replace, Proxi Or Module Proxi Configuration |
| 10221594 | Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle. |
| 10221277 | Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption |
| 10221228 | WIRING, Body Before replacing this harness, please contact FCA Redacted Content to see if a repair kit is available for your application. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. Please email pictures of harness defects to FCA Redacted Content |
| 10221153 | Battery Tester Warranty Code Procedures, Midtronics Charger Update Process |
| 10221152 | Battery Tester Warranty Code Procedures, Medtronic Update Process |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)