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2021 Fiat 500X problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2021 Fiat 500X — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2021 compare to other 500X years?

500X NHTSA complaints by model year, 2021 highlighted261 complaints2016: 261 complaints2017: 23 complaints2018: 22 complaints2019: 6 complaints2020: 3 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 4 complaints2023: 0 complaints
500X NHTSA complaints by model year, 2021 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2021 Fiat 500X have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

24V510000Seat BeltsJuly 3, 2024 · 337,128 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

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.

2021 Fiat 500X — common questions

Is the 2021 Fiat 500X reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2021 Fiat 500X have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2021 Fiat 500X. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Fiat 500X years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the 500X years to avoid are 2016. The cleanest record among 500X years belongs to 2023.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.