Fiat 500X
The 2023 Fiat 500X presents an average reliability profile, with a critical safety recall concerning front airbag deployment as the primary ownership concern.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration | engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | suv | 4 | 1.3 | Regular | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 1.3, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2022 | suv | 4 | 1.3 | Regular | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 1.3, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2021 | suv | 4 | 1.3 | Regular | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 1.3, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2020 | suv | 4 | 1.3 | Regular | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | 177 hp | 210 lb-ft | Inline-4 | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 1.3, Fuel type: Regular, Horsepower: 177 hp, Torque: 210 lb-ft, Engine configuration: Inline-4 |
| 2019 | — | 4 | 1.3 | Regular | Automatic | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 | — | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 1.3, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | Manual/Standard | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | suv | — | — | — | Automatic | FWD/AWD | 160-180 hp | 175-184 lb-ft | Inline-4 | Horsepower: 160-180 hp, Torque: 175-184 lb-ft, Engine configuration: Inline-4 |
| 2016 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Trim | Base price | Series | Note | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | Trim: Pop | Pop | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | Base price: $26,275, Series: TREKKING, Note: Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | — | $26,275 | TREKKING | Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $24,590, MSRP range: $24,590 - $30,990, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for Pop AWD to Trekking Plus AWD trims., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/8/2026 | Base price: $25,995, Trim: TREKKING | TREKKING | $25,995 | — | — | USD | $24,590 | $24,590 - $30,990 | 0.9 | MSRP for Pop AWD to Trekking Plus AWD trims. | llm_estimate | 5/8/2026 |
| 2019 | — | Base price: $25,995, Series: TREKKING | — | $25,995 | TREKKING | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | Base price: $19,995, Trim: TREKKING | TREKKING | $19,995 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | Trim: Pop | Pop | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | mechanical | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Turbo | Entertainment system | bodyAndInterior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2022 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2021 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 101.2, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 101.2 | 17 | 17 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | 400 | 14.1 | Standard | 2 | Turbo: Yes, Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 101.2, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 101.2 | 17 | 17 | Yes | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2019 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 101.2, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 101.2 | 17 | 17 | — | CD + Stereo | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Standard | — | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 101.2, Front wheel: 16, Rear wheel: 16 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 101.2 | 16 | 16 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD) |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Standard | 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 101.2, Front wheel: 16, Rear wheel: 16 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 101.2 | 16 | 16 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | adaptiveCruiseControl | pedestrianAeb | rearAeb | parkAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2023 Fiat 500X SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 2022 Fiat 500X SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | optional | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard |
| 2021 | 2021 Fiat 500X SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | optional | standard | optional | standard | standard | optional | — | — | — |
| 2020 | 2020 Fiat 500X SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | optional | standard | optional | optional | standard | optional | optional | — | — |
| 2019 | 2019 Fiat 500X SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | optional | standard | — | optional | standard | optional | — | — | optional |
| 2018 | 2018 Fiat 500X SUV 4WD | standard | standard | — | standard | optional | optional | optional | optional | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 2017 Fiat 500X SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | optional | — | standard | standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | 2016 Fiat 500X SUV 4WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2023
NewestThe 2023 Fiat 500X presents an average reliability profile, with a critical safety recall concerning front airbag deployment as the primary ownership concern.
2022
The 2022 Fiat 500X presents an average reliability profile.
2021
The 2021 Fiat 500X presents an average reliability profile.
2020
The 2020 Fiat 500X presents a mixed reliability picture.
2019
The 2019 Fiat 500X presents a mixed reliability picture, with a 'Below Average' LLM verdict overshadowed by a 'Good' public score.
2018
The 2018 Fiat 500X presents a mixed reliability picture, with significant concerns regarding engine stalling and power loss.
2017
The 2017 Fiat 500X presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant safety concerns involving sudden engine stalling and electrical system failures.
2016
The 2016 Fiat 500X is generally considered below average for reliability and should be bought carefully.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Fiat 500X?
Carfocal currently has 8 published 500X reports, covering 2016 through 2023. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2023 Fiat 500X presents an average reliability profile, with a critical safety recall concerning front airbag deployment as the primary ownership concern.
Published year coverage: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023.
Is the Fiat 500X reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Fiat 500X. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2023 fiat 500x presents an average reliability profile, with a critical safety recall concerning front airbag deployment as the primary ownership concern. and the 2023 fiat 500x holds average resale value, but its average reliability and a significant safety recall warrant careful consideration. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
8 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Fiat 500X?
Across Carfocal's published 500X guides, recurring problem areas include Airbag System Sensor, Brake Pads and Rotors, and Battery. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Airbag System Sensor, Brake Pads and Rotors, and Battery.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 8
- Years tracked
- 8
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints