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FF platform

2016 Fiat 500 — 1.4L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 500 1.4L. Covers both the standard and High Output 1.4L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 1.4LTransmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2016 Fiat 500 1.4L is a compact passenger car built on an FF platform, powered by a 1.4‑liter inline‑four that shares its 4.0‑5.0 L engine oil requirement with other Fiat models and is paired with a smooth six‑speed automatic transmission. Its EPA rating of 27 mpg city/33 mpg highway yields an overall 29 mpg, while the engine runs on 5W‑40 or 5W‑30 oil for optimal performance. In the broader 2011‑2019 complaint window, the 2016 model sits near the lower end of the reliability spectrum, with only 14 owner complaints—chiefly in the power‑train area—and a modest recall count of four, indicating a generally dependable entry in the Fiat 500 line.

Model year2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.0-5.0OEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-40 / 5W-30OEM · verified

EPA fuel economy27/33/29 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 500 CCA battery, OE oil filter 68102241AA. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 47 · 500 CCAOEM · verified

Tire size185/55R15OEM · verified

Wheel / rim6.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	68102241AA
Engine air filter	52022346AA
Spark plug	SP070507AC alt SP192435AA
Battery	BBH5F001AA
Front wiper blades	05182438AB alt 5182439AB
Thermostat	04892642AD
Cabin air filter	68096453AB

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	139.8 in
Overall width	64.2 in
Overall height	59.8 in
Wheelbase	90.6 in
Curb weight	2355 lb
Track (front / rear)	55.9 / 55.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	62/38

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	27 / 33 / 29 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent published road-test results.

7.8–8.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.80 sec — 2016 X Pop Crossover

160 hpHorsepower (as tested)

184 lb-ftTorque (as tested)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2016	X Pop Crossover 1.4L Turbo I-4	7.80 sec	16.00 sec	160 hp	FWD
2016	L Urbana Trekking Collection 3 Wagon 1.4L Turbo I-4	8.00 sec	16.20 sec	160 hp	FWD
2016	X Pop Crossover 1.4L Turbo I-4	8.20 sec	16.30 sec	160 hp	FWD
2015	C Abarth Cabrio 1.4L Turbo I-4	6.90 sec	15.40 sec	160 hp	FWD
2017	C Pop Cabrio 1.4L I-4	9.80 sec	17.70 sec	101 hp	FWD
2014	Abarth Hatchback 1.4L Turbo I-4	7.00 sec	15.70 sec	160 hp	FWD
2014	L Pop Wagon 1.4L Turbo I-4	8.60 sec	16.40 sec	160 hp	FWD
2014	L Pop Wagon 1.4L Turbo I-4	8.70 sec	16.60 sec	160 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.0-5.0 of 5W-40 / 5W-30 engine oil, DOT 3 · SAE J1703 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 20.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	Mopar part number 68092630AA
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	1.7
Brake Fluid	DOT 3 · SAE J1703
Clutch Fluid	DOT 3 · SAE J1703 · DOT 3 · SAE J1703 · DOT 4
Engine Coolant	MS-12106
Engine Coolant Capacity	4.6 qt
Engine Oil	5W-40 · MS12991 · 5W-30 · MS6395
Engine Oil Capacity	4.0-5.0

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	15 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	11
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	18
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	15
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	20.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts	30.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	Install a new nut and torque to 229.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	Install a new nut and torque to 227.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Fiat
Spark Plug Gap	.04 in
Spark Plug Torque	12 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Fiat
Spark Plug Gap	.025 in
Spark Plug Torque	12 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.06 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	1.70 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	500 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	14-18 psi
Residual Pressure	58+/-4 idle psi
Engine Compression	100 PSI.
Engine Compression	100 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: 20; Rear: 25 /; Front: 20; Rear: 25
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 77; Rear: 42 /; Front: 77; Rear: 42
ABS Sensor Torque	5.0 / NS
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.040; Rear: 0.040 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Discard

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 40

15 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	15.0 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
3	90 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step.	90 degrees
4	90 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step.; Bolts should be checked for stretching using a straight edge. Ay bolts that show stretching should be replaced.	90 degrees

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

15.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 50

15 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Tighten according to the following torque values:

1	1 through 10 to 15 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	11 through 20 to 11 ft. lbs.	11 ft. lbs
3	1 through 10 again to 15 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
4	1 through 10, 80 degrees Turn Do not use a torque wrench for this step.	80 degrees
5	11 through 20 to 27 ft. lbs.	27 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 mi	Battery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 100,000 mi	PCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Timing Belt (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified

Tool required	DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
Why	Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module

Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified

When needed	After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool required	DRBIII scan tool
Also required	The vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2016 model year represents a dramatic inflection point in the Fiat 500's federal complaint record, plummeting to just 14 complaints from 92 in 2015 and marking a steep descent from the generation's 2012 peak of 394 complaints. While recalls held steady at four campaigns—matching 2015 but double the two seen in 2017—and technical service bulletins remained essentially flat at 165 versus 167 the prior year, the complaint volume suggests late-cycle manufacturing maturity. Positioned near the end of the model's run before the 2017 decline to 13 complaints and eventual 2019 zero-complaint phase, the 2016 model benefits from the steepest year-over-year complaint reduction in the dataset. With zero fire complaints and only three crash-related complaints alongside a Power Train-focused complaint profile, the data indicates this is a relatively stable year within the generation's lifecycle. For a used car buyer, 2016 represents a favorable acquisition point, offering the cumulative refinements of earlier production without the elevated complaint rates of the 2012-2015 period.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

165

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

3 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15’16’17 ’18 ’19

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 14 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train5

Electrical System,Engine1

Air Bags,Structure,Unknown Or Other1

Electronic Stability Control (Esc),Service Brakes1

Power Train,Air Bags,Unknown Or Other1

Electrical System,Service Brakes,Engine1

Service Brakes1

Suspension,Power Train,Wheels1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19E044000Power Train:Manual Transmission:Floor Shift AssemblyReported 03/07/2019

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… Remedy: DLT has notified owners, and will provide a complete replacement shifter assembly with an updated shaft, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2019. Owners may contact DLT…

16V667000Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 15/09/2016

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… Remedy: Fiat will notify owners, and dealers will add an overlay on the tire placard to the correct tire inflation information, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2016. Owners…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 165 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
23-021-26	2026-06-04	Structure	Broken Exterior Driver And/Or Passenger Door Handles XB2 Warranty Extension Customers may…
S2524000012	2025-10-07	Unknown Or Other	High Voltage Air Conditioning Refrigerant Dye
31-001-25 REV. B	2025-08-16	Structure	Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…
31-001-25 REV. A	2025-08-14	Structure	Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…
31-001-25	2025-08-13	Structure	Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 47 battery Vehicles taking 4.0-5.0 FF-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 68102241AA Engine air filter 52022346AA Spark plug SP070507AC Battery BBH5F001AA

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2016 500 1.4L take?

4.0-5.0 of Turbo: 5W-40 meeting Chrysler specification MS12991, Non Turbo: 5W-30 meeting Chrysler specification MS6395., per the factory manual.

Does the 2016 500 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 1.4L get?

EPA figures are 27 city / 33 highway / 29 combined mpg.