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FB platform

2016 Fiat 500X — 1.4L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 500X 1.4L.

Body SUVEngine 1.4LTransmission Manual 6-spd

Built on the FB platform, the 2016 Fiat 500X 1.4L SUV pairs a 1.4L engine with a Manual 6-spd transmission to achieve EPA estimates of 25/33/28 mpg and requires 5W-40 / 5W-30 viscosity oil and 4.0-5.0 for engine oil. This model year represents the peak of owner complaints within the 2016-2023 history, recording the highest count at 154 compared to the lowest of 2 in 2020. With 1 recall and a top complaint area centered on the Power Train, the 2016 model stands as a significant reliability outlier, making it a critical data point for reliability research.

Model year201820172016

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 economy25/33/28 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 04892339BE. 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

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE alt 68102241AA
Engine air filter68247339AA alt 68405395AA
Spark plugSP148183AB alt 68070507AC
Battery68256559AA alt 68240522AA
Front wiper blades68628200AA alt 68628203AA
Serpentine belt04861997AA alt 68201163AA
Thermostat5047264AB alt 68211424AA
Cabin air filter68267921AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionManual 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length167.7 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height63.4 in
Wheelbase101.2 in
Curb weight3278 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined25 / 33 / 28 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

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, Synthetic · 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, 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 FluidMopar part number 68092630AA
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity1.7
Brake FluidDOT 3 · SAE J1703
Clutch FluidDOT 3 · SAE J1703 · DOT 3 · SAE J1703 · DOT 4
Differential Gear OilSynthetic · 75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.3 qt
Engine CoolantUse Mopar OAT meetin MS 90032
Engine Coolant Capacity5.5 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs15 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts11
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug20.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts30.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerFiat
Spark Plug Gap.04 in
Spark Plug Torque12 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.06 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity1.70 oz
Standard BCI Group Number47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance500 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Residual Pressure58+/-4 idle psi
Engine Compression100 PSI.
Engine Compression100 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 20; Rear: 25 /; Front: 20; Rear: 26
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 77; Rear: 42 /; Front: 122; Rear: 42
ABS Sensor Torque5.0 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.040; Rear: 0.040 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .1.020; Rear: .393

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
152.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60.052 ft. lbs
Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
152.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60.052 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 4015 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages
115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
222.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
390 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step.90 degrees
490 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
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 5015 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Tighten according to the following torque values:

11 through 10 to 15 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
211 through 20 to 11 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
31 through 10 again to 15 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
41 through 10, 80 degrees Turn Do not use a torque wrench for this step.80 degrees
511 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 coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 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.

At 10,000 miHood Latch (inspect) · Windshield Washer System (inspect) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miBattery (inspect electrolyte level) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 20,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Belt Tensioner (inspect) · Hood Latch (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect) · Underbody (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · 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 requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter 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 neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe 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 Fiat 500X stands out sharply in its generation for its disproportionately high number of complaints—154, compared to just 15 in 2017 and a steady decline thereafter—while recalls remained consistent at one per year initially. This spike in complaints, particularly in power train and engine categories (20 each), suggests early production or design teething issues that were largely resolved in subsequent model years. The crash and fire complaints (three each) are notable but not isolated to 2016, as later years saw minimal such reports. The trend indicates Fiat addressed reliability concerns post-2016, with complaints and TSBs dropping significantly by 2018 and beyond. While the 2016 model’s federal record isn’t catastrophic, its elevated complaint volume implies higher risk of unresolved issues. **For a used purchase, the 2016 500X is a less favorable choice compared to later years, where reliability appears to have stabilized.**

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
229
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
154
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 3 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 154 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train20
Engine20
Unknown Or Other16
Electrical System7
Structure6
Power Train,Unknown Or Other5
Electrical System,Engine4
Power Train,Electrical System,Engine4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V529000Power Train:Automatic TransmissionReported 12/07/2016

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade, RAM ProMaster, and 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions. The… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module and the Transmission Control Module and if necessary replace the transaxle range sensor wire…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 229 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S1408000384 REV.J2026-03-04Electrical SystemStart Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State…
S1408000384 REV.I2026-02-14Electrical SystemStart Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State…
91006242025-07-08EngineVerify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders:
09-010-252025-04-30Engine"2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XS1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or…
S1408000384 REV.H2025-01-25Electrical SystemStart Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State…

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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2016 500X 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 500X have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 1.4L get?

EPA figures are 25 city / 33 highway / 28 combined mpg.