Model year 2017 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2017 Fiat 500 X: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2017 Fiat 500 X at 24–28 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 16 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
1
EPA combined mpg
24–28
NHTSA overall rating
—
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
NHTSA lists this vehicle as 500X.
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Fiat dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2017 Fiat 500 X recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2017 Fiat 500 X, newest first.
Tires: Pressure monitoring and regulating systems
NHTSA 17V146000Reported Mar 7, 2017
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. T16)
Units affected
297 (estimate)
Problem
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."
Risk
Driving a vehicle with an underinflated tire may result in tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2017 Fiat 500 X fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2017 Fiat 500 X crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2017 Fiat 500 X NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2017 Fiat 500X SUV 2WD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
—
No
2017 Fiat 500X SUV 4WD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
—
No
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2017 Fiat 500 X owner complaints
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Fiat 500 X, most recently on Oct 24, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2017 Fiat 500 X complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Electrical system
6
Engine
6
Unknown or other
3
Service brakes
2
Structure: Body
2
Electronic stability control (ESC)
1
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings
1
Power train
1
Seat belts
1
Steering
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
