Fiat 500X
The Fiat 500X is a five-seat SUV that entered production in 2014, featuring a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a displacement of 1,454 cm³ and a top speed of 194 km/h. The vehicle measures 4,260 mm in length and has a kerb weight of 1,375 kg. In Norway, new registrations of the 500X were limited, with just 29 vehicles registered between 2019 and 2020, peaking at 23 registrations in 2020.
| Manufacturer | Fiat |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2014 |
| Body type | SUV |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine power | 94 kW (126 hp) |
| CO₂ (WLTP) | 135 g/km |
| Kerb weight | 1,457 kg |
| Displacement | 1,454 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Top speed | 194 km/h |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (comb.) | 8.9 l/100 km |
| Length | 4,260 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,586 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 10 European countries that registered the Fiat 500X in 2025 (244 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations in Norway
Number of Fiat 500X registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Fiat 500X cars registered for the first time across 10 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| Italy | 65 |
| Germany | 51 |
| Austria | 48 |
| Spain | 39 |
| Belgium | 12 |
| Slovenia | 9 |
| France | 8 |
| Ireland | 7 |
| Slovakia | 3 |
| Malta | 2 |
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Fiat 500X (from registration data). 2 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 8.4 l/100 km | 2012–2019 |
| 1.4 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 7.4 l/100 km | 2012–2019 |
Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.
Generations
Other Fiat models
Similar SUV models
Common problems & reliability
US owners have filed 66 complaints for the Fiat 500X, most often about engine, electrical system, power train, structure. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy. In the UK, 84% of Fiat 500Xs pass their MOT test first time, based on 33,051 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain), DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
3 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) and 8 in the US-market NHTSA database for the Fiat 500X. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-03-20
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
In the event of an accident, there is a greater risk of injury for the passengers.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-11-23
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2023-07-14
- AIR BAGS:FRONTALUS · NHTSAModel year 2022
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2018-2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 2019-2023 Fiat 500X, Jeep Renegade, and 2024 Fiat 500E vehicles. A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from deploying as intended.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 27, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 82B.
NHTSA campaign 24V510000 · reported 03/07/2024
- AIR BAGS:FRONTALUS · NHTSAModel year 2020
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2018-2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 2019-2023 Fiat 500X, Jeep Renegade, and 2024 Fiat 500E vehicles. A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from deploying as intended.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 27, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 82B.
NHTSA campaign 24V510000 · reported 03/07/2024
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERUS · NHTSAModel year 2020
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles. The right rear brake caliper could have been fractured during the casting process.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the right rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VE8.
NHTSA campaign 19V909000 · reported 19/12/2019
- AIR BAGS:FRONTALUS · NHTSAModel year 2019
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2018-2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 2019-2023 Fiat 500X, Jeep Renegade, and 2024 Fiat 500E vehicles. A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from deploying as intended.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 27, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 82B.
NHTSA campaign 24V510000 · reported 03/07/2024
- AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULEUS · NHTSAModel year 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles. Incorrect software may cause the occupant restraint controller (ORC) module to disable certain passive safety features.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC module software, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V42.
NHTSA campaign 19V287000 · reported 10/04/2019
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOODUS · NHTSAModel year 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
NHTSA campaign 18V524000 · reported 09/08/2018
- TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMSUS · NHTSAModel year 2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Fiat 500X vehicles. When the vehicle has a tire with low tire pressure, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Remedy: Fiat will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T16.
NHTSA campaign 17V146000 · reported 07/03/2017
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONUS · NHTSAModel year 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade, RAM ProMaster, and 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions. The transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral. On August 29, 2016 Chrysler added the 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles to this recall.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module and the Transmission Control Module and if necessary replace the transaxle range sensor wire harness, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S55.
NHTSA campaign 16V529000 · reported 12/07/2016
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Fiat recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Fiat 500X?
- The Fiat 500X has a rated top speed of 194 km/h.
- How much power does the Fiat 500X have?
- The Fiat 500X produces 94 kW (126 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the Fiat 500X?
- The Fiat 500X is 4,260 mm long, 1,800 mm wide and 1,586 mm tall.
- How much does the Fiat 500X weigh?
- The Fiat 500X has a kerb weight of about 1,457 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Fiat 500X?
- The Fiat 500X emits 135 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
- How many seats does the Fiat 500X have?
- The Fiat 500X has 5 seats.