Fiat 500X Problems by Year
NHTSA has 187 owner complaints and 6 safety recalls on file for the Fiat 500X, across 8 model years (2016–2023). The 2016 model year has the most complaints (154). The most reported problem area overall is engine.
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Fiat 500X years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical 500X year: 2016, 2017, 2018. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2016 500X: 154 complaints, 1 recall
- 2017 500X: 15 complaints, 1 recall
- 2018 500X: 11 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2020 500X: 2 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2022 500X: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2019 500X: 3 complaints, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Fiat 500X problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Power Train | 56 | 4 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 4 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 3 | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Fiat 500X problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2016: engine (52) · power train (50)
All Fiat 500X model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 500X | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2022 500X | 2 | 1 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2021 500X | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2020 500X | 2 | 2 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2019 500X | 3 | 2 | — | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2018 500X | 11 | 1 | — | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2017 500X | 15 | 1 | — | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2016 500X | 154 | 1 | — | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Fiat 500X years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2016 (154), 2017 (15), 2018 (11) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical 500X year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Fiat 500X?
Engine, with 65 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Fiat 500X have?
6 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.