Model year
2020 Fiat 500
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 500 for 2020. Under the matched name 500X, NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 2 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for 500X are AIR BAGS (1), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1), ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 25–26 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,600–$3,300, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2012 396 complaints
- 2013 165 complaints
- 2014 124 complaints
- 2015 92 complaints
- 2016 14 complaints
- 2017 14 complaints
- 2018 5 complaints
- 2019 0 complaints
- 2020 2 complaints
- 2021 0 complaints
- 2022 2 complaints
- 2023 0 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2020. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500X | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Recalls for 500X
24V510000 · Jul 3, 2024
SEAT BELTS:FRONT; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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…
19V909000 · Dec 19, 2019
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
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.
Complaints for 500X
2 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 for 500X
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fiat 500L 5 HB FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2020 Fiat 500X SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2020 Fiat 500X SUV FWD | 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 L · 1.4L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| 500X AWD · 1.3L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 30 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
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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 2020 Fiat 500 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.