Service bulletins for the 2016 Fiat 500X
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.
229 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| RL305553A | 2018-06-11. 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.~ |
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| 9003357 | 2018-06-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Pentastar Oil Filter Adapter All vehicles equipped with a 3.2L or 3.6L engine; If replacing the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA) due to a leak detected between OFA and block, an O-ring kit (68191356AA) is now available to repair OFA/Block Interface leaks. Using dye will assist in determining source of leak. Ensure OFA Cap Oring is seated in the proper groove in the cap and not damaged or cut. Engineering is seeking information regarding OFA leaks. Questions/info can be directed to: Bob Jackson Cell (248) 944-0466 - bob.jackson@fcagroup.com Ron Dallison Cell (248-292-9510) ron.dallison@fcagroup.com Joe Lovell Cell (734) 309-6467 - joe.lovell@fcagroup.com If a response is not received within 15 mins, then proceed with the necessary repair. |
| 9003413 | 2018-06-04. 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 | 2018-06-04. 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. |
| 08-010-16 REV. B | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Flash: Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves updating the Body Control Module (BCM), Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and Transmission Control Module (TCM) with the latest available software. All three modules must be updated in this service action. Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ·**U1424-00 - Implausible Engine Torque Signal Received. ·P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit. ·P1185 - General Pressure Sensor Correlation. ·P050D - Cold Start Rough Idle. ·P1CEC - Variable Valve Solenoid Valve Cold Start Closing Position 1 Timing Over-Retard. ·P1CED - VAriable Valve Timing Solenoid Valve Cold Start Closing Position Timing Over-Advance. ·P1607 - PCM Internal Shutdown Timer Rationality. ·P2610 - PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance. ·P0440 - General EVAP System Failure. ·P0441 - EVAP Purge System Performance. ·P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak. ·P0455 - EVAP System Large Leak. ·P0452 - EVAP Pressure Switch Stuck Closed. ·P0133 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Slow Response. ·C0501 - Wheel Speed Signal Left Front Rationality. ·C0507 - Wheel Speed Signal Right Front Rationality. ·C050D - Wheel Speed Signal Left Rear Rationality. ·C0513 - Wheel Speed Signal Right Rear Rationality. ·U0428-00 - Implausible Data Received From Steering Angle Sensor Module. ·P1185 - General Pressure Sensor Correlation. ·C0061 - Lateral Acceleration Sensor. ·P0128 - Thermostat Rationality. ·C0501 - Wheel Speed Signal Left Front Rationality. ·C0507 - Wheel Speed Signal Right Front Rationality. ·C050D - Wheel Speed Signal Left Rear Rationality. ·C0513 - Wheel Speed Signal Right Rear Rationality. ·C0062 - Longitudinal Acceleration Sensor In Airbag System - Signal Invalid.** ·U0402 - Implausible Data Received From TCM - (Transmission Control Module). |
| 06106092A$ | 2018-05-14. Service bulletin. SEATS. Seat Relay For a Jeep Renegade or Fiat 500X ONLY, if the driver's power seat will not move in any axis and the key is in the on position with the door open: 1. Please take a Vehicle Scan Report, taking note of any active or stored DTC's, especially in the Body Control Module (BCM). 2. Before replacing the relay, call Rick Gordon at cell (248) 630-6281. If no answer leave a message and if after 15 minutes, there is no return call, proceed with the repair. 3. In the event there is no call-back, please email the Vehicle Scan Report to rick.gordon@fcagroup.com |
| 68321236A$ | 2018-03-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. RF Hub Module DTC, U1765-87 "RFHM (Radio Frequency Hub Module) - Missing Message" may appear in a stored state on a ignition power cycle. No troubleshooting or parts replacement is necessary if this code is stored as the system is functioning to design. |
| 9002519 | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc), and some ladco states (Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio). Mopar offers an alternative product (82213192) which is a water based product approved for sale in the aforementioned states.~ ~ Please inform the customer & your prep dept that spraying excessive amounts of the fabric protector on load floors will result in the breaking down of the adhesive (glue) that is used to create the bond between the fabric (carpet) and the load floor. This will apply to any vehicles equipped with rear load floors such as WK, WD, PM, MK, KA, KK. The carpet will appear to be loose, wrinkly, or bunch up~ |
| 08-010-16 | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves updating the Body Control Module (BCM), Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Transmission Control Module (TCM) with the latest available software. All three modules must be updated in this service action. Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): · P0711 - Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Range-Performance. · P1CC9 - Unable to Engage Gear. · P1D98 - Incorrect Gear Ratio Clutch B or D Defective. · P1DAD - Input Shaft-Output Shaft Direction Correlation. · U1424 - Implausible Engine Torque Signal Received. In addition, the customer may also experience one or more of the following transmission related conditions: · Garage Shifts (Shifting from Park or Neutral into Drive or Reverse). · Harsh 1-2 upshifts. · Less than desired accelerator pedal response in Sport and Traction Plus modes. · RPM flare at engine start. · Less than desired idle performance when shifting into DRIVE or REVERSE following a cold start. The following enhancements are included in the software update: · Vehicle performance enhancements. · Improve transmission shift enhancements for sand and snow mode. · Improved paddle shifter operation. Body Control Module (BCM) A customer may describe that the remote key is not recognized and doesn't open/close door locks. In some cases the engine may not start due to the fact that a valid key is not recognized. Upon further investigation the technician may find the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): · B105A-64 - Doors Lock All-Signal Plausibility Failure. · B105D-64 - Doors Deadlock Or Unlock Driver-Signal Plausibility Failure. |
| RL108213A$ | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also includes Filter (52108325AA) and Gasket (52108332AA).~ |
| 08-086-16 | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Flash: Engine Does Not Start at The First Attempt This bulletin involves upgrading the software in the Electronic Steering Lock (ESL) Module. The customer may experience malfunction on first attempt to start the vehicle. Initial cranking is inhibited but should start/crank on the second attempt. Upon further inspection the technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1000-01 - Electronic Control Unit - General Electrical Failure stored in the ESL Module. |
| 21-035-16 | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Transmission Shift And Drivability Enhancements For P0901-00. This bulletin involves performing transmission harness replacement per S55 recall.Both the PCM and TCM must be up to date for these changes to be effective after the transmission harness repair. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination after S55 recall TCM flash has been performed. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set: P0901-00 - Clutch 1 Actuator Control Circuit Range Performance. |
| 21-042-17 | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); POWER TRAIN. Flash: Transmission Diagnostic and Shift Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one of the following DTCs have been set:P0887 - TCM Power Control Circuit High. P061B - Internal Control Module Torque Calculation Performance. P072F - Stuck In Fourth Gear. P0711 - Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Range-Performance(2015 BU Only). P1CC9 - Unable to Engage Gear(2015 BU Only). P1D98 - Incorrect Gear Ratio Clutch B or D Defective(2015 BU Only). U0401 - Implausible Data Received From ECM-PCM(2015 BU Only). In addition, customers may notice the following condition(s):Harsh 1-2 upshift. Harsh garage shifts (Park to Reverse or Drive). CAN bus message may drop out after a network restart. |
| 21-013-16 REV. B | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 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. |
| 08-010-16 REV. D | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; BACK OVER PREVENTION; STEERING; STRUCTURE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; WHEELS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Diagnostic And System ImprovementsThis bulletin involves updating the Body Control Module (BCM), Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and Transmission Control Module (TCM) with the latest available software. All three modules must be up to date when finished with this service action. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs):· **P1066 - Cylinder 1 oil supply solenoid valve switch off time out of range.· P1068 - Cylinder 2 oil supply solenoid valve switch off time out of range. · P106A - Cylinder 3 oil supply solenoid valve switch off time out of range. · U1424-00 - Implausible Engine Torque Signal Received.** · P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit. P1185 - General Pressure Sensor Correlation. · P050D - Cold Start Rough Idle.· P1CEC - Variable Valve Solenoid Valve Cold Start Closing Position 1 Timing Over-Retard.· P1CED - VAriable Valve Timing Solenoid Valve Cold Start Closing Position Timing Over-Advance.· P1607 - PCM Internal Shutdown Timer Rationality.· P2610 - PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance.· P0440 - General EVAP System Failure.· P0441 - EVAP Purge System Performance.· P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak.· P0455 - EVAP System Large Leak.· P0452 - EVAP Pressure Switch Stuck Closed· P0133 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Slow Response.· C0501 - Wheel Speed Signal Left Front Rationality. · C0507 - Wheel Speed Signal Right Front Rationality. · C050D - Wheel Speed Signal Left Rear Rationality. · C0513 - Wheel Speed Signal Right Rear Rationality. · U0428-00 - Implausible Data Received From Steering Angle Sensor Module. · P1185 - General Pressure Sensor Correlation. · C0061 - Lateral Acceleration Sensor. · P0128 - Thermostat Rationality. · C0501 - Wheel Speed Signal Left Front Rationality. · C0507 - Wheel Speed Signal Right Front Rationality. · C050D - Wheel Speed Signal Left Rear Ration |
| 08-033-16 REV. C | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT. RA4 RG4 RJ4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio software. Customers may experience one or more of the following: · **Uconnect Apps are missing (16 MY BU, RRT portion, US market only). · Unable to register Uconnect (16 MY BU, RRT portion, US market only). · Assist button on App is missing (16 MY BU, RRT portion, US market only).** · Character missing on the keyboard with Cyrillic alphabet (For EU Market only). · Time of arrival NAV settings not saved over key-cycle (For EU Market only). · Audio Off delayed when pressing On/Off button (For EU Market only). · Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) button missing after system startup (For EU Market only). · Head unit turns on at USB disconnection (For EU Market only). · Poor quality of German translations. · Acoustic warning missing when approaching a speed camera (EMEA market only). · 3D view malfunctions. · Road signs not correctly viewed during navigation. · After ignition has been turned on the language switches automatically to Italian from previously selected language. · Forward Collision Warning With Mitigation (FCW+) turns off spontaneously, after the ignition has been turned on and FCW+ warning light is on. |
| 68249986A$ | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. MY16 RA3 & RA4 Replacement Radios All MY16 RA3 and RA4 replacement radios must be ordered through the exchange process at United Radio. DO NOT order a NEW radio from Mopar. Go back and order a "Z" level part number. (example: Z8249986A$) The MY16 replacement radios must be reconfigured by United Radio to the wireless network provider in order for Uconnect Apps to work properly. |
| 68232614A$ | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Intake Manifold Gasket Intake Manifold Gaskets on Pentastar Upgrade (Sales Code ERC/ERF) are reusable provided they are not cut, torn or melted. The gaskets are not required by warranty to be replaced like they are on Pentastar Classic (ERB/EHB). The new gaskets are not interchangeable with Pentastar Classic Intake Manifold Gaskets. |
| 08-013-16 | 2017-10-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Flash: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Enhancement This bulletin involves reprogramming the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) with the latest available software. The customer may notice that the IPC brightness level may not adjust correctly to correspond with the outside light levels. The following enhancements are included in the software update: · With this software update there is a new message added to the IPC. The message appears when the lever is in ?P? position and the brake pedal is pressed. · Enhancement was made to properly calculate and display when the next service maintenance is needed. |
| 08-003-16 REV. A | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Enhancement This bulletin involves updating the RFHM software. The customer may experience one or both of the following conditions: · Passive entry light on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1053-64 RFHM (Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) Communication) - Signal Plausibility Failure. · Tire pressure monitoring (TPM) light may illuminate when using the winter tires in winter mode functionality. · After an engine start and after the closure of the door, a message in the cluster is being displayed ?Key Not Detected? when the key is actually present. |
| 24-002-16 | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Air Conditioning Inoperative This bulletin involves replacing the Manual Climate Control Module. A small number of customers may experience the loss of air conditioning operation (A/C compressor will not turn on). |
| 08-003-16 | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Enhancement This bulletin involves updating the RFHM software. The customer may experience one or both of the following conditions: · Passive entry light on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1053-64 RFHM (Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) Communication) - Signal Plausibility Failure. · Tire pressure monitoring (TPM) light may illuminate when using the winter tires in winter mode functionality. · After an engine start and after the closure of the door, a message in the cluster is being displayed ?Key Not Detected? when the key is actually present. |
| 08-002-16 | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0113 The wiring at the connector of the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor may be compromised due to wire strain causing DTCs. This bulletin involves adding a jumper harness on the IAT sensor to reduce this strain. Some customers may experience a MIL illumination. Upon further inspection, the technician may find P0113 Intake Air Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit High. Installing the jumper harness will help prevent IAT issues from occurring. |
| 05-001-16 | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: ABS Module Electronic Parking Brake Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module software. The customer may describe: · **The key may get stuck in the ignition key cylinder.** · The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) does not engage with the ?Auto Apply? feature selected. |
| R73 | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. WHEELS. Customer Satisfaction Notification R73 Wheel Stud Wrench The wheel stud wrench on about 11,700 of the above vehicles may break during use due to a non-compliant heat treatment process causing the material hardness to be out of specification. The wheel stud wrench must be replaced on the affected vehicles. |
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