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2022 Fiat 500X

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 500X.

Transmission Automatic 9-spd

The 2022 Fiat 500X is a subcompact crossover built on Fiat’s contemporary platform and powered by a four‑cylinder engine that requires 4.8 qt of 0W‑20 oil, paired with a nine‑speed automatic transmission. Its EPA fuel‑economy rating of 24 mpg city, 30 mpg highway and 26 mpg combined reflects the efficiency of that drivetrain, while the vehicle’s overall reliability profile remains strong, registering just two owner complaints for the year and a single recall. Across the model’s 2016‑2023 span, complaint volumes have ranged dramatically—from a high of 154 in its inaugural year to a low of two in 2020—positioning the 2022 iteration near the bottom of the complaint spectrum and indicating a mature, comparatively trouble‑free generation.

Model year2023202220212020

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.8 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque89.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy24/30/26 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 68439517AA. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire size215/60R17 96HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter68439517AA
Engine air filter68377763AA
Spark plug68644215AA
Front wiper blades68418163AA alt 68418003AA
Thermostat68498366AA
Cabin air filter68267921AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 9-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length167.7 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height63.4 in
Wheelbase101.2 in
Curb weight3278 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined24 / 30 / 26 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.8 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, 75W-90 · API · GL-5 · Synthetic in the differential, DOT 4 · DOT 4 · DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 89.0 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 20.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.35 qt
Brake FluidDOT 4 · DOT 4 · DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · API · GL-5 · Synthetic
Differential Gear Oil Capacity0.63 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity8.8 qt
Engine Oil0W-20 · Synthetic
Engine Oil Capacity4.8 qt

Engine torques

Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new fasteners only and tighten evenly.
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug20.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts89.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity0.88 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypePSD-1
Oil Capacity4.40 oz

Service checks

Engine Compression100

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.7 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.43.7 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: 90°22 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.7 ft. lbs., Step 2: 12.03.7 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1M8 Bolts 1-108.8 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 40,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 10,000 miUnderbody (inspect) · Windshield Washer System (inspect) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect)
Every 12,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
At 20,000 miDrive Belt Tensioner (inspect)
Every 20,000 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Underbody (inspect) · Windshield Washer System (inspect) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 80,000 miDrive Belt Tensioner (inspect)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2022 Fiat 500X sits at the end of a clear downward trend in owner complaints, which plummeted from 154 in the 2016 debut year to just 2 by 2022, with adjacent years recording 0 (2021) and 0 (2023). Recalls have remained steady at 1 per year for most of the generation, and the 2022 model’s single recall aligns with this pattern, while investigations remain absent across all years. The two complaints logged for 2022 are isolated to one each in the areas of Air Bags/Seat Belts/Structure and Vehicle Speed Control, with no crash or fire incidents reported. Technical Service Bulletins have also declined sharply from 229 in 2016 to 28 in 2022, suggesting fewer documented service fixes are needed as the model matured. Given this context, the 2022 Fiat 500X represents a low-risk purchase, with complaint and recall activity at a generation-low plateau.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
28
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
2
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.

Air Bags,Seat Belts,Structure1
Vehicle Speed Control1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

24V510000Air Bags:FrontalReported 03/07/2024

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 28 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S1408000384 REV.J2026-03-04Electrical SystemStart Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State…
S1408000384 REV.I2026-02-14Electrical SystemStart Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State…
21-040-252025-10-02Power Train948TE Transmission Reaction Shaft Service Bushing Kit Customers may experience a…
91006242025-07-08EngineVerify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders:
18-028-252025-06-05Unknown Or Other"Check Engine Light Illuminated - Erroneous Fault Codes Set Customers must experience a…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 500X take?

4.8 qt of ACEA C5 0W-20 Complete Synthetic Lubricant meeting Fiat 9.55535-DM1 qualifications., per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 500X have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 500X get?

EPA figures are 24 city / 30 highway / 26 combined mpg.