Model year guide

2016 Fiat 500L

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Fiat 500L is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 97 on record.

2016 Fiat 500L at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Owner complaints2
Combined25–28 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2016 Fiat 500L recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2016 Fiat 500L.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 8 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2016 Fiat 500L common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

2016 Fiat 500L MPG & running costs

Combined25–28 mpg
City24 mpg
Highway31 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,125
EPA size classSmall Station Wagons
TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd or Manual 6-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume99 cu ft
Cargo volume22 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$3,625 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2016 Fiat 500L costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,625
Fuel only$15,625
Per mile$0.21

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2016 Fiat 500L vehicles on record

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2016 Fiat 500L — frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Fiat 500L have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2016 Fiat 500L. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Fiat 500L?

Across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Fiat 500L get?

The 2016 Fiat 500L has U.S. EPA estimates of 25–28 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.