Service bulletins for the 2016 Fiat 500
A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.
178 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 08-050-17 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Incorrect Value for Distance To Service This bulletin involves the replacement of the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). The customer may notice when looking at the Kilometers ?(km) to service? that the value is set to 30,000 km. In LATAM it should be set at 15,000 km. |
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| 9003737 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS. Restraints Information Sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use. |
| 9003413 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL. Accelerator Pedal Before replacing accelerator pedal, be sure to follow fault code diagnostic procedures in service manual. Make sure to check wiring and connectors. P2122 and P2127 will set if accelerator pedal connector is disconnected during diagnosis. Make sure codes are active before replacing pedal. DTC P2299 is usually caused by a two footed driver and accelerator pedal should not be replaced for this fault. |
| 9003109 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. Washer Fluid Level Sensor Prior to replacing this part due to "Low Washer Fluid" tell tale light on the dash and the washer fluid bottle is full, please perform this inspection: Check if float sensor is rotated off location from the bottle anti-rotation features that surround the SENSOR. Check to determine if the issue has been resolved. Continue with repair if necessary. Please contact Chris Koch at cell (248) 248-622-6417 if you have questions or need additional information. |
| RL305553A | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. 9-spd Transmission: FOR NAFTA Market Only: If you are ordering this transmission please follow all wiTECH pop ups and Warranty Payment Guidelines. If this vehicle contains 1 of the 30 Diagnostic Codes in the 9 Speed Tutorial located on the Service Home Page then please follow the repair steps and submit a Topology report as well as a Vehicle Scan Report with the Warranty Claim.~ |
| 05064358A | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS. Speakers: For 2016 speakers issues (all bodies), before replacing this part please contact one of the following people regarding this repair: Mahmoud (Mo) Touha at cell (248) 705-3934. If no response is received within 15 minutes, then please proceed with repair.~ |
| 2301316 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The customer may describe the upper switch pod buttons (electronic stability control, hazard, and rear defrost) on the center instrument panel bezel are sticking. |
| 08-057-16 | 2022-08-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. RA3 RA4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and, if required, updating the radio software. A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following: · Navigation failed message is displayed. · Clock not automatically updating to local time. · Poor or no connection to cellular network. · HVAC temperature out of sync with radio display (KL vehicles). · Display goes blank/black. · Radio locks up. · Some Uconnect App remote commands do not execute with the vehicle. |
| Z5091195A | 2022-08-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. RES / RHA / REB radio that supports Bluetooth and Hands-Free For issues with Bluetooth, Hands-Free Calling, and/or Voice Commands, DO NOT replace the radio. Diagnose the Hands-Free Module system (also called the Telematics Module). The Telematics Module (and associated components) is the system responsible for these features. A power cycle may be required for the hands-free module for proper diagnosis.~ Please reference; 8T - Navigation/Telecommunication Diagnosis and Testing (DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HANDS FREE PHONE) |
| 68066351A | 2022-08-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Keyfob 2016 Vehicle Keyfobs with Passive Entry Keyless Go Feature - Engineering is investigating a keyfob unable to program or no function or low keyfob coin battery condition.~ Prior to replacing keyfob on MY16 vehicles, please contact Raja Charabuddi on cell (248) 202-7313. If no response within 15 minutes, proceed with repair. |
| RL305553A | 2022-08-22. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. 9-spd Transmission: FOR NAFTA Market Only: If you are ordering this transmission please follow all wiTECH pop ups and Warranty Payment Guidelines. If this vehicle contains 1 of the 30 Diagnostic Codes in the 9 Speed Tutorial located on the Service Home Page then please follow the repair steps and submit a Topology report as well as a Vehicle Scan Report with the Warranty Claim.~ |
| 05064358A | 2022-08-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS. Speakers: For 2016 speakers issues (all bodies), before replacing this part please contact one of the following people regarding this repair: Mahmoud (Mo) Touha at cell (248) 705-3934. If no response is received within 15 minutes, then please proceed with repair.~ |
| 0812615 | 2022-08-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin involves updating the Body Control Module (BCM) software. |
| 0812215 | 2022-08-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS. This bulletin involves performing a wiTECH Misc-Function routine, for proper operation of |
| T11 | 2022-08-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Customer Satisfaction Notification T11 Child Seat Addendum Card The Owner?s manual in the DVD Format, has incorrect child seat installation information for the rear seat center positions as referenced in the ?Frequent Asked Questions? table on page 263, on about 26,000 of the above vehicles. Customers may be misinformed of the rear seat child seat installation feature. An addendum card must be inserted into the vehicles glove box on all involved vehicles indicating the correct information. |
| 9003696 | 2022-08-08. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS. Door Hinge Assembly Side door hinge noisy. Only replace the door hinge with the integral check device. Do not replace the simple hinge if it is not damaged it is not the source of the noise. Replacing it unnecessary and is an over-repair. |
| 9003694 | 2022-08-08. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. See photo attached. If valve is found out of place please call Bob Jackson (248) 944-0466 bob.jackson@fcagroup.com, or Joe Lovell (734) 309-6467 joe.lovell@fcagroup.com before proceeding. If unable to reach after 15 minutes record the following information and proceed with oil pump replacement and hold part for return to FCA via Fastrack system |
| 21-038-15 REV. B | 2022-08-08. Service bulletin. WHEELS; AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) C2020-01 ECU Internal Fault setting in the DTCM This bulletin involves reprogramming the Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) with the latest available software. Some vehicles may experience the All Wheel Drive Light (AWD) illuminating due to DTC C2020-01 ECU Internal Fault setting erroneously in the DTCM. |
| 21-055-15 | 2022-08-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Vehicle Will Not Shift Out Of Park This bulletin involves reprogramming the Electronic Shift Module (ESM) with the latest available software. Some Customers may experience a condition where the vehicle will not shift out of park while the engine running at idle and brake pedal applied. Cycling the ignition key off and restarting the engine will allow shift. Technicians may find DTC P0606-00 Control Module Processor. Flashing the ESM with the latest software will correct this concern. |
| 21-038-15 REV. A | 2022-08-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; AIR BAGS; WHEELS. Flash: Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) C2020-01 ECU Internal Fault setting in the DTCM This bulletin involves reprogramming the Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) with the latest available software. Some vehicles may experience the All Wheel Drive Light (AWD) illuminating due to DTC C2020-01 ECU Internal Fault setting erroneously in the DTCM. |
| 21-048-15 REV. A | 2022-08-08. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; WHEELS. Flash: Drivetrain Control Module C2020-01 ECU Internal Fault setting in the DTCM This bulletin involves reprogramming the Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) with the latest available software. Some vehicles may experience the All Wheel Drive Light (AWD) illuminating due to DTC C2020-01 ECU Internal Fault setting erroneously in the DTCM. |
| 21-053-15 | 2022-08-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. 948TE 9 Speed Transmission Quick Learn Procedure This bulletin provides information on how to perform the new scan tool based transmission Quick Learn procedure. This procedure is required after certain transmission repairs or to improve a customer?s concern of poor shift quality. Customers may indicate that their transmission shift quality may be erratic. |
| 05-010-15 | 2022-08-08. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; AIR BAGS; BACK OVER PREVENTION; WHEELS. Front Brake Squeak/Squeal Noise This bulletin involves cleaning excessive sealant from the front brake caliper adaptor brackets and replacing the adaptor bracket mounting bolts and/or replacing the front brake pads and related hardware. The customer may describe one or more of the front brake squeak/squeal noise symptoms/conditions: ? Squeak/squeal noise during moderate brake apply combined with light steering. The noise typically occurs with warm brakes after several brake applications. ? Squeak/squeal noise during low speed brake apply with vehicle moving forward or reverse. The noise typically only occurs after the vehicle sits overnight in colder ambient temperatures and the noise will go away after a few brake applications. |
| 21-038-15 REV. B | 2022-07-25. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; WHEELS. Flash: Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) C2020-01 ECU Internal Fault setting in the DTCM This bulletin involves reprogramming the Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) with the latest available software. Some vehicles may experience the All Wheel Drive Light (AWD) illuminating due to DTC C2020-01 ECU Internal Fault setting erroneously in the DTCM. |
| 21-055-15 | 2022-07-25. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT; EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY; POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT. Flash: Vehicle Will Not Shift Out Of Park This bulletin involves reprogramming the Electronic Shift Module (ESM) with the latest available software. Some Customers may experience a condition where the vehicle will not shift out of park while the engine running at idle and brake pedal applied. Cycling the ignition key off and restarting the engine will allow shift. Technicians may find DTC P0606-00 Control Module Processor. Flashing the ESM with the latest software will correct this concern. |
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