This page covers 2 recalls and 15 owner complaints for the 2017 Fiat 500x.
Complaints for the 2017 Fiat 500X center most heavily on the engine and transmission. On the engine side, owners report persistent oil consumption issues, oil warning lights that stay on even after fresh oil changes, and at least one report of the vehicle shutting off while driving. Transmission complaints describe the gearbox locking up unexpectedly and, on manual-equipped cars, an inability to shift into upper gears, one owner was told the transmission needed full replacement. A separate thread involves water intrusion into the rear wheel well area, where a control module reportedly takes on moisture and triggers cascading electrical failures including power steering, the starter, and the airbag system. With only 15 total complaints across the model year, these are relatively thin in volume, but the engine oil and transmission themes each appear across more than one report.
15
Total Complaints
By System
The 2017 Fiat 500X has 2 recalls, both concerning the tire pressure monitoring system, which can fail to light up the dashboard warning when one or more tires are underinflated. Without that warning, a driver may unknowingly continue on underinflated tires, which can affect handling stability and, if the tire deteriorates far enough, lead to a blowout and loss of control.
At a glance
What can fail
The tire pressure monitoring system may fail to show a warning light when tire pressure drops, so drivers might not notice underinflated tires.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a software update to fix the monitoring system.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
The tire pressure monitoring system may fail to alert you when a tire has low pressure, leaving you unaware of an unsafe tire condition.
What the fix does
Dealers will update your instrument panel software at no cost to restore the warning light function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
