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2016-2023 · 8 model years

Fiat 500X Problems by year

Owners have filed 189 complaints about the Fiat 500X across 8 model years, and it has 6 recalls. The 2016 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (154). The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the electrical system.

Most complaints for its age2016154 complaints · 1 recallSee the 2016
Complaints
189
Recalls
6
Crashes
4
Fires
3
Injuries
4
Deaths
0

500X complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20230100-B
20222100AirbagsC
20210100-A
20202200AirbagsC
20193210Fuel systemC
201811100Engine & coolingC
201717100Electrical systemD
2016154133Engine & coolingF

Most common 500X problems

Fiat 500X recalls 6

Latest 500X complaints

2017 Fiat 500XElectrical systemLights

Both rearview lights stopped working, when I took my car to the shop, they said the component piece that the wires go into had melted through so had to get all new parts installed.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11775649
2017 Fiat 500XElectrical system

1. The Body Control Module (BCM) failed internally. The dealership diagnosed the BCM as having an internal failure and replaced it. The original BCM was removed during the repair, so I do not know whether it is still available for inspection. 2. The vehicle became underivable & I was unable to shut the vehicle off. Multiple electrical functions stopped working, including the power windows & the steering wheel was frozen. IAAA dispatched a...

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specialty tow truck, & the tow operator was also unable to shut the vehicle off. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealership with the engine running. The vehicle was also leaking fluid at the time. I was concerned about the inability to shut the vehicle off and the loss of normal vehicle functions creating a safety hazard. 3. Yes. The Fiat dealership inspected the vehicle and diagnosed an internal failure of the Body Control Module & replaced the BCM. After replacement, the dealership identified a separate problem with the RF Hub. 4. The vehicle was inspected by the Fiat dealership. It was also handled by AAA roadside assistance and a specialty tow operator (not police or insurance rep.). 5. Prior to the vehicle becoming undrivable, the exterior lights and blinker activated on their own overnight while the vehicle was parked, which drained the battery. After AAA replaced the battery, multiple electrical functions were not working, including the power windows, and the steering wheel was frozen. At that point the vehicle could not be driven or shut off.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11773413
2016 Fiat 500XAirbagsCrashFire3 injuries

The contact owns a 2016 Fiat 500X. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH through a green light, another vehicle driving through a red light and attempting to make a turn, the front bumper of the contact's vehicle crashed into the front passenger's side door. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact exited the vehicle safely and had a passenger in the front passenger-side seat and another in the rear middle row seat. The contact was adamant that the air bags should have deployed. The...

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contact sought medical attention for whiplash, chest pain, bruises, a sore stomach, swollen right leg, and left leg. The contact's front seat passenger sought medical attention due to additional damage caused to a previous medical procedure on the right calf. The child passenger sitting in the rear middle row seat sought medical attention for back pain. The contact stated that the local Fire Department arrived on scene to extinguish a fire under the hood. The source of the fire was unknown. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard; however, it was unknown whether it had been declared a total loss. The local dealer where the vehicle had been purchased was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11746740
2016 Fiat 500XElectrical systemEngine & cooling

3 times my car had died going under 30 mph, it must turns off or goes into this neutral position and won't let me change gears, when i restart it, the engine makes an awful squealing sound. all these "drive mode unavailable " "check esc system" "service electronic brake" it seems it is related to the S55 / 16V529000 safety defect .... "intermittent switch to neutral while driving"

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11744651
2016 Fiat 500XBrakesElectrical system

The contact owns a 2016 Fiat 500X. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle using the Push-to-Start button, the engine failed to crank or start. The vehicle was started after the fifteenth attempt. Additionally, the contact stated that the brake pedal was extremely firm and difficult to depress while attempting to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Electrical systemNHTSA 11744260
2016 Fiat 500XTransmission & drivetrainElectrical systemFuel system

I was driving vehicle and it all of a sudden get stuck in gear in either park gear or some other gear that wont allow me to turn engine off. Sometimes it just slow down to a stop and will not go into gear again for a while or appears the gears are not engaging putting me at risk for accident on highway. Once it slowed down in traffic and I nearly got hit trying to drive it off the highway. The gears were not engaging putting me at risk of many vehicles hitting me. I was praying someone noticed I had car trouble to slow down as I was no longer in full control of vehicle. After some

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11737019

Questions about the Fiat 500X

Which Fiat 500X years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2016 (154), 2017 (17), 2018 (11). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2016 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Fiat 500X years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2021, 2023 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other 500X years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Fiat 500X problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (65), electrical system (61), transmission & drivetrain (56) most often.

How many recalls does the Fiat 500X have?

NHTSA lists 6 recalls across all Fiat 500X model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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