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.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Fiat 500L Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2016 Fiat 500L with NHTSA, most often about the transmission & drivetrain (2). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2015 has 23 and the 2017 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical 500L year, for its age
#327 most complained-about 2016 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2016 Fiat 500L problems
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No recalls for the 2016 Fiat 500L
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 Fiat 500L. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 2016 Fiat 500L
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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.
Fiat 500L: every year compared
All 500L years2016 Fiat 500L vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Fiat 500L | 2 | 0 | A | |
| 2016 Fiat 500X | 154 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Fiat 500 | 14 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Fiat 500 Abarth | 14 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Fiat 500 Abarth Cabrio | 14 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Fiat 500 Bev | 14 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Fiat 500 Cabrio | 14 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Fiat 500E | 4 | 1 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2016 Fiat 500L
Does the 2016 Fiat 500L have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 Fiat 500L right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Fiat 500L?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the transmission & drivetrain (2).
How many complaints has the 2016 Fiat 500L had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 3, 2020 and the latest on September 6, 2023. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2016 Fiat 500L a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 96 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Fiat 500L year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Fiat 500L years have the most complaints?
2014 (183), 2015 (23), 2016 (2). See every Fiat 500L year compared.
What should I do if my 2016 Fiat 500L has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data