2016 Fiat 500X engine problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Jun 16, 2026CAElectrical SystemEngine

   3 times my car had died going under 30 mph, it must turns off or goes into this neutral position and won’t let me change gears, when i restart it, the engine makes an awful squealing sound. all these “drive mode unavailable “ “check esc system” “service electronic brake” it seems it is related to the S55 / 16V529000 safety defect …. “intermittent switch to neutral while driving”

   NHTSA complaint #11744651 · source
2. Filed Jan 12, 2026144,000 miFLElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2016 Fiat 500X. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unintendedly shifted from drive(D) to neutral(N). The RPM became elevated; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. While driving approximately 15 - 20 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. While in LIMP Mode, the contact coasted to the side of the road and waited for several minutes before continuing to drive. The failure had occurred twice.…

   NHTSA complaint #11710295 · source
3. Filed Nov 11, 2025KYEngine

   While driving, the vehicle suddenly shut off completely in the middle of the road, forcing me to come to a full stop and make several attempts before it restarted. During the incident, all electrical power was lost—I was unable to use hazard lights or blinkers, and I’m unsure if the brake lights worked when pressing the pedal. This created an extreme safety risk to both myself and other drivers. About a month earlier, the same issue occurred and the dealership diagnosed it…

   NHTSA complaint #11698815 · source
4. Filed Jul 30, 2025NYElectrical SystemEngineOther / Unknown

   I am writing to you in regard to my 2016 FIAT 500X about multiple concerns. 1. There has been an open recall on the Emissions system since 2022. I immediately followed up and was put on a waitlist as I was told that the parts were on back order. I was told I was 27 on the waitlist. I followed up every 3-6 months for an update on getting the recall repaired but was told they have no update on the parts. It is now 2025 and my registration and inspection are expired. I was…

   NHTSA complaint #11677336 · source
5. Filed Jul 31, 2024FLEngine

   Hi, I received a recall notice from FCA regarding oil consumption - I threw the letter out, but took the car to dealer. They found the active recall W-80, , had me do the 1500 mile test, came back but for some reason, now it is not even visible anymore. Now my check engine light is on and the oil light is on. My engine is over consuming oil and now I won't be able to repair it. I escalated it to FCA, but they can't see it either and are unable to help me. Need this to be…

   NHTSA complaint #11605737 · source
6. Filed May 21, 2024SCElectrical SystemEngineSteering

   The day after we had a bad storm, my car's electrical system went haywire. I was driving to work and all kinds of warning lights started flashing. Then when I came to a stop sign, stopped, then proceed to go again the car car would not go. I was still in drive but the car would not go when I pressed the pedal. So I put the car in park then back in drive and it started driving again. Then a warning came on about my power steering. I get further down the road to a stop light.…

   NHTSA complaint #11589850 · source
7. Filed Feb 13, 2024CAEngine

   The car had a NTSB recall on the engine. The engine needed to be replaced. After having the engine replaced I was told to pick up the vehicle which shook profusely and then had a check engine light come on only minutes from driving away from the dealership. I turn around and returned the vehicle immediately to have it remedy the situation. It took over a month and the second time I was told to pick up the car, the same thing happened again only minutes from leaving the…

   NHTSA complaint #11571764 · source
8. Filed Nov 22, 2023TXEngineOther / Unknown

   Low oil pressure sensor light is on, came on after car reached 100 thousand miles. Interior glue melted on the doors and roof from the heat and are bucking, I feel is poor manufacturing.

   NHTSA complaint #11556395 · source
9. Filed Nov 2, 202279,300 miNCEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2016 Fiat 500X. The contact stated upon making a complete stop at a traffic light, the vehicle vibrated. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 40-45 MPH, the vehicle experienced hard shifting from second to third gear. The contact was able to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that three motor mounts were fractured and needed…

   NHTSA complaint #11491933 · source
10. Filed Jul 31, 2021FLEngine

    I am being notified by Chrysler Fiat of a problem with oil consumption on my FIAT 500X. Since all the FIAT dealerships near me have closed, Chrysler is requiring me to: 1. Travel 1.5 hours to dealership. 2. Have an oil change performed at my expense. 3. Travel 1.5 hours home from dealership 4. Drive 1500 miles. 4. Travel 1.5 hours return to the dealership to verify oil consumption. If excessive consumption, engine will be replaced. (?) As stated by Customer Service. 5.…

    NHTSA complaint #11427257 · source
11. Filed Apr 16, 202128,000 miTXEngine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2016 fiat 500x. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idle, the vehicle started to shake with an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as a malfunction of the cooling fan assembly. The vehicle was not repaired. Helfman maserati of houston (7720 katy fwy # b, houston, tx 77024, [phone removed]) was contacted and informed the…

    NHTSA complaint #11408451 · source
12. Filed Feb 17, 202186,000 miPAEngine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2016 fiat 500x. The contact stated that while stopped at a light, the vehicle started shaking violently. The vehicle was taken to fiat of montgomeryville (710 bethlehem pike, montgomeryville, pa 18936) where it was diagnosed that the engine mount needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred in february of 2021 while the vehicle was stopped at a light, an abnormal noise was heard coming from the engine…

    NHTSA complaint #11396581 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology