Model year
2018 Fiat 500 X
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 11 complaints for the 2018 Fiat 500 X (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (7), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (5), POWER TRAIN (4). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 24–28 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,700–$2,950, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
18V524000 · Aug 9, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
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…
Complaints
11 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Fiat 500X SUV 2WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2018 Fiat 500X SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 X · 2.4L · Automatic 9-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| 500 X · 1.4L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 | 33 | 28 | — | — | $2,950 |
| 500 X AWD · 2.4L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2018 Fiat 500 X at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.