What is the fuel economy of a 2016 Fiat 500?

EPA figures for the 2016 Fiat 500 reach 34 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2016 Fiat 500?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Fiat 500. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2016 Fiat 500?

Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA for the 2016 Fiat 500, most often about: Power Train, Engine, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

What is the safety rating of the 2016 Fiat 500?

NHTSA gave the 2016 Fiat 500 (2016 Fiat 500 3 HB FWD) an overall 4-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.

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2016 Fiat 500

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 34 MPG.

The Fiat 500 is an economy / city car that was manufactured and marketed by Fiat Automobiles from 1957 until 1975. It was sold as a two-door semi-convertible or saloon car and as a three-door panel van or estate car.

Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)

Official crash-test ratings for the 2016 Fiat 500 3 HB FWD.

4/5

Overall

4/5

Frontal crash

4/5

Rollover

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
1.4L 4-cyl	Automatic 6-spd	Premium	27	33	29	300
1.4L 4-cyl	Automatic 6-spd	Premium	24	32	27	326
1.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Premium	31	38	34	264
1.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Premium	28	33	30	299

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

4 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 16V302000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Fiat 500 vehicles manufactured June 21, 2010, through January 12, 2016, equipped with a manual transmission. The clutch diaphragm spring may fracture and fail, causing an inability to switch gears.

Campaign 16V667000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Fiat 500 vehicles manufactured June 11, 2015, to July 27, 2016. The tire placard on the affected vehicles lists a tire inflation pressure for the spare tire that exceeds the maximum pressure listed on the sidewall. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "T

Campaign 19E044000

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 improperly manufactured with a through hole for the set screw rather than a blind hole, which may lead to the breakage of the Shifter Shaft.

Campaign 24V474000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Fiat 500 vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not illuminate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

27 complaints filed by owners for this model year (8 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Power Train 9 Engine 3 Electrical System 3

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.