2016 Fiat 500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 21%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2016 Fiat 500, 21% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On multiple occasions my wife's care has refused to srmtart with now answer from the dealership why, the brakes have been replaced by Fiat under warranty and they still squeak when in reverse, and lately it says there is a tire sensor that is damaged or low along with drive mode unavailable, this keeps us from using the awd system effectively, and Fiat said they fixed the issue once before and it came back within the week. …”
NHTSA complaint #11052126, filed 2017-12, 25,000 miles“The vehicle was approaching a stoplight at approximately 15 MPH and suddenly accelerated while the brake was depressed, causing a minor accident (little damage to bumpers of both vehicles). Car was returned home (1 mile away) without incident. Upon moving the vehicle in the driveway later that same afternoon, the vehicle suddenly accelerated again when depressing the brake; had to engage the parking brake to bring the vehicle to a complete stop.”
NHTSA complaint #11051022, filed 2017-11, 37,840 miles“Fiat 500e vehicle braking behavior is unexpectedly hard, sudden, or unpredictable until the user uses an obd scan tool with appropriate diagnostic software- and initiates brake controller sensor re-calibration. This option is found under the diagnostic menu under: ABS>renenerative brake controller>active diagnostics, and then selecting the procedure to start (rbc sensor calibration). Online forum users (please see link below) are currently using 3rd party software, at their own expense, to correct the braking deficiency (approximately $49). …”
NHTSA complaint #11288427, filed 2019-12, 8,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10231800Jan 25, 20232.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XB1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes…
- 10074604Jan 13, 2016Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10074208Dec 23, 2015Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10217387Oct 3, 2015Front Brake Squeak/Squeal Noise This bulletin involves cleaning excessive sealant from the front brake caliper adaptor brackets and replacing the adaptor bracket mounting bolts…
- 10216149Oct 3, 2015Front Brake Squeak/Squeal Noise This bulletin involves cleaning excessive sealant from the front brake caliper adaptor brackets and replacing the adaptor bracket mounting bolts…
- 10151730Oct 3, 2015Front Brake Squeak/Squeal Noise This bulletin involves cleaning excessive sealant from the front brake caliper adaptor brackets and replacing the adaptor bracket mounting bolts…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Fiat 500
8 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Fiat 500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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