Fiat500X20171.4L/fiat/500x/2017/1-4l/
FB platform

2017 Fiat 500X — 1.4L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 500X 1.4L.

Body SUVEngine 1.4LTransmission Manual 6-spd

Built on the FB platform, the 2017 Fiat 500X is an SUV that routes its 1.4L engine through a 6-speed manual transmission to return an EPA-rated 25/33/28 mpg city/highway/combined. Routine maintenance requires 4.0 quarts of 5W-40 or 5W-30 viscosity oil, and while the engine remains the top complaint area across 15 total owner complaints and one recall, this model year signals a major shift in early production quality. Within the model's 2016–2023 reliability history, the 2017 drops dramatically from the 154 complaints that plagued the 2016 debut, positioning it as a substantially more resolved alternative and a clear stepping stone toward the lineup's eventual 2020 low of just two complaints.

Model year201820172016

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-40 / 5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy25/33/28 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 04892339BE. 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.

Tire size215/60R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rimNS inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE alt 68098254AA
Engine air filter68247339AA
Spark plug68070507AC alt SP148183AC
BatteryBB0H6600AA alt 68240522AA
Front wiper blades68628200AA alt 68628203AA
Serpentine belt04861997AA alt 68201163AA
Thermostat5047264AB alt 68211424AA
Cabin air filter68535620AA alt 68212070AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionManual 6-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 / combined25 / 33 / 28 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.0 qt of 5W-40 / 5W-30 engine oil, Synthetic · 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidUse Castrol BOT 533
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity0.8
Automatic Transmission FluidUse Mopar part number 68092912AA
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.6
Automatic Transmission FluidUse Mopar AT Fluid Part number 68218925AA
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.4
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilSynthetic · 75W-90 · GL-5

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)4.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.6 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs15 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts19.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)33.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts11.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts89 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug15.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel HubUsing new retaining nut, 229.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel HubUsing new retaining nut, 207.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerMopar
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.00 lbs

Service checks

Engine Compression100

Brakes

Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 4015 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 22.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 90 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step. Step 4: 90 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step. Bolts should be checked for stretching using a straight edge. Ay bolts that show stretching should be replaced.15 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
130
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 5 stages
1Bolts 1-1015 ft. lbs
2Bolts 11-2011 ft. lbs
3Bolts 1-1015 ft. lbs
4Bolts 1-1080 degrees
5Bolts 11-2027 ft. lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6.63 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 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 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Windshield Washer System (inspect) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect) · Underbody (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 40,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Timing Belt (replace)

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 2017 Fiat 500X marks a sharp improvement over the problematic 2016 launch year, which had 154 complaints and 229 TSBs. In 2017, complaints dropped to just 15, TSBs fell to 122, and the single recall matched the prior year’s count. This downward trend in complaints continued through 2018 (11) and 2019 (3), while recalls remained low across the generation, peaking at two per year in 2019–2020. The 2017 sits early in the generation’s reliability arc, benefiting from initial fixes but still carrying more TSBs than later years. With no crash or fire complaints and a modest complaint count, the 2017 is a decent buy, though a 2018 or 2019 model offers even fewer reported issues for a similar price.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
122
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
15
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 15 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine4
Electrical System2
Electrical System,Structure,Service Brakes1
Unknown Or Other1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Engine1
Power Train1
Electrical System,Service Brakes,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

17V146000Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating SystemsReported 07/03/2017

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Fiat 500X vehicles. When the vehicle has a tire with low tire pressure, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not illuminate. As such, these… Remedy: Fiat will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 122 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:
09-010-252025-04-30Engine"2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XS1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or…

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

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific 500X. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 500X 1.4L take?

4.0 qt of Turbo: 5W-40 Meeting Chrysler standard MS-12991 or equivalent. Non-Turbo: 5W-30 Meeting Chrysler standard MS-6395 or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 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 1.4L get?

EPA figures are 25 city / 33 highway / 28 combined mpg.