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Fiat 500X Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 6 model years, NHTSA lists 8 recalls and 187 owner complaints for the Fiat 500X. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Fiat 500X by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Fiat 500X | 1 | 2 | |
| 2020 Fiat 500X | 2 | 2 | |
| 2019 Fiat 500X | 2 | 3 | |
| 2018 Fiat 500X | 1 | 11 | |
| 2017 Fiat 500X | 1 | 15 | |
| 2016 Fiat 500X | 1 | 154 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Fiat models.
Fiat 500X: questions owners ask
Which Fiat 500X year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Fiat 500X model years with the most are the 2016 (154), 2017 (15) and 2018 (11). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Fiat 500X years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2020 (2), 2022 (2) and 2019 (3), out of 6 model years from 2016 to 2022. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Fiat 500X have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 6 Fiat 500X model years, 8 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2019 (2), 2020 (2) and 2016 (1). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Fiat 500X years have the most oil consumption complaints?
15 owner complaints across 2 Fiat 500X model years describe excessive oil consumption or oil leaks. The most were filed for the 2016 (12) and 2018 (3) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
How often does the Fiat 500X fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Fiat 500X's first-time failure rate ranged from 8.7% for cars first registered in 2019 to 26% for 2015, across 6 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were lights and electrics, tyres, steering. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.