Diesel · 2014–now
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All about the Fiat 500XAll about the 1.3 MultiJet / CDTI / DDiS / TDCi engine
The 1.2 MultiJet / CDTI / DDiS / TDCi engine was fitted to the Fiat 500X (2014–now). In the EU that is 23.8 % of all new cars of this generation.
Versions: 1.2 95 hp.
The most expensive known risk is DPF clogging or faulty DPF pressure sensor / hoses: it usually appears at 80,000–200,000 km and costs €100–1,500 to fix.
✓ The faults of this engine were checked against sources (10/2026). Each item has at least two independent sources or an official recall or parts-maker technical note.
Signs: Metallic rattle from the chain side on cold start, crank/cam correlation fault code, engine light
Fix: Measure the crank/cam deviation with a diagnostic tool; replace the chain kit with tensioner and guides before the chain jumps
Signs: Hard starting, rough or knocking idle when cold, power loss, higher fuel use, sometimes limp mode
Fix: Read per-cylinder correction values and back-leak; repair or replace only the faulty injector and renew its seal
Signs: Engine light, rough idle, hesitation, power loss or limp mode; worse with short trips
Fix: Check EGR movement in live data; clean or replace the valve
Signs: DPF light, interrupted or frequent regenerations, limp mode; mainly with short trips
Fix: Check and clean the pressure sensor hoses first, then read soot load; forced regeneration, cleaning or a new filter
Signs: Boost fault codes, power loss, limp mode, sometimes whistling or smoke
Fix: Check boost control and charge-air hoses for leaks first; free or replace the actuator, replace the turbo only if it is worn
Signs: Hard starting in cold weather, smoke after a cold start, glow plug warning light
Fix: Test the plugs and the control unit; replace faulty parts (seized plugs may need extraction)
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
Signs: Rattle at idle, vibration pulling away
Fix: Replace with clutch
Signs: Jerky shifts, gearbox warning
Fix: Actuator / clutch replacement
Signs: Harsh or delayed shifts
Fix: Software update; fluid service
Typical routine maintenance cost for 100,000 km: €2,400–5,750. Sum of the services and wear parts in the plan above (about 15,000 km a year, independent workshop), without faults.
Intervals and typical prices for the Fiat 500X with the 1.2 MultiJet / CDTI / DDiS / TDCi engine. The app gives the exact plan for your mileage.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 Diesel1,248 cm³ · 70 kW (95 hp) | 23.1 % | 2015–2025 | 124 g/km | 4.7 L |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (5). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
The faults with the highest risk: timing chain stretch and tensioner wear (100,000–200,000 km, €800–1,300); DPF clogging or faulty DPF pressure sensor / hoses (80,000–200,000 km, €100–1,500); turbo variable vanes or actuator sticking (100,000–200,000 km, €150–1,300); injector faults or leaking injector seals (80,000–200,000 km, €200–1,200).
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Main sources for the faults of this engine:
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles. How we check the data →
Updated 29/10/2026