Fiat 500X recalls

11 official safety recalls for the Fiat 500X from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Seat belt sensor connection may prevent air bag deployment

    Reported July 3, 2024Model years 2019–2023NHTSA campaign 24V510000337,128 vehicles affected

    A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front air bag from deploying as intended and increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will repair the connection free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  2. Faulty 48-volt battery may lose function or overheat

    Reported July 6, 2023Model years 2022–2023DVSA recall R/2023/168136 vehicles affected

    A faulty 48-volt battery may lose function and could undergo thermal runaway if water enters. The PBU valve code will be checked and the battery replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Affected vehicles may have been fitted with a faulty 48-volt battery. This may lead to a loss of the functionality of the battery. This may result in a risk of thermal run away in the case of water infiltration.
    Defect
    Affected vehicles may have been fitted with a faulty 48-volt battery. This may lead to a loss of the functionality of the battery. This may result in a risk of thermal run away in the case of water infiltration.
    Remedy
    The repair is a check of the PBU valve code and replacement of the 48-volt battery if necessary.

  3. Rear right brake calliper may develop micro-cracks

    Reported November 20, 2020Model years 2019–2020DVSA recall R/2020/27372 vehicles affected

    The rear right brake calliper may develop micro-cracks. Its production date will be checked and the calliper replaced if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE REAR RIGHT BRAKE CALLIPER COULD DISPLAY MICRO CRACKS
    Defect
    The rear right brake calliper could display micro-cracks
    Remedy
    The production date must be checked and if necessary the brake calliper must be replaced

  4. Right rear brake caliper may crack and fail

    Reported December 19, 2019Model years 2020NHTSA campaign 19V9090001,353 vehicles affected

    A fractured right rear brake caliper may crack and fail, reducing braking performance and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the calipers free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    A cracked right rear brake caliper can fail, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the right rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VE8.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  5. Airbag control module software may not conform

    Reported June 14, 2019Model years 2017–2019DVSA recall R/2019/1613,870 vehicles affected

    The airbag control module software may not conform to requirements. The software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    NON-CONFORMITY IN THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE
    Defect
    Non-conformity in the airbag control module software
    Remedy
    Update the airbag control module software

  6. Restraint control software may disable safety features

    Reported April 10, 2019Model years 2019NHTSA campaign 19V28700025,004 vehicles affected

    Incorrect software may cause the restraint controller to disable some passive safety features, increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will update the controller software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
    Defect
    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles. Incorrect software may cause the occupant restraint controller (ORC) module to disable certain passive safety features.
    Consequence
    Deactivated passive safety features can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
    Remedy
    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC module software, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V42.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  7. Rear seat latch may release when pretensioners deploy

    Reported September 7, 2018Model years 2015–2018DVSA recall R/2018/21625,535 vehicles affected

    If rear seat belts are unfastened and pretensioners deploy in a crash, the rear seat latch may release. Unsecured luggage could then enter the cabin. Latch bezels will be replaced with a shape designed to prevent belt interference.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    IF REAR SEAT BELTS ARE NOT FASTENED AND PRETENSIONERS ARE DEPLOYED THE LATCH COULD BE RELEASED
    Defect
    In case of an accident if the rear seat belts are not fastened i.e. if the rear seat is not occupied by a passenger or is occupied by a child restraint system coupled only to the Isofix anchors and the pretensioners are deployed the rear seat latch could be released. The contents of the rear luggage area if unsecured could enter the cabin area
    Remedy
    Replace the latch bezels with bezels the shape of which prevents the seat belts from interfering with the latch and releasing the seat in the event of a pretensioner deployment.

  8. Powertrain control module may cause engine stall

    Reported August 9, 2018Model years 2018NHTSA campaign 18V52400012,779 vehicles affected

    A voltage regulator chip in the powertrain control module may fail, causing the vehicle to stall or not start. A stall can increase crash risk. Dealers will replace the module free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
    Defect
    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
    Consequence
    A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  9. Low tire pressure warning light may not illuminate

    Reported March 7, 2017Model years 2017NHTSA campaign 17V146000297 vehicles affected

    The tire pressure warning light may not illuminate when a tire is underinflated. The tire could fail, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the instrument panel software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
    Defect
    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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
    Consequence
    Driving a vehicle with an underinflated tire may result in tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.
    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 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T16.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  10. Transmission may shift unexpectedly into neutral

    Reported March 3, 2017Model years 2014–2016DVSA recall R/2017/04664 vehicles affected

    A fault in the transmission wiring assembly process may cause the transmission to shift unexpectedly into neutral, resulting in loss of drive. The transmission control module will be reprogrammed and the wiring replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    LOSS OF DRIVE
    Defect
    The transmission could unexpectedly switch to the N position due to a nonconformity in the transmission wiring assembly process.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles reprogram the transmission control module. Where necessary replace the transmission wiring

  11. Transmission may unexpectedly shift to Neutral

    Reported July 12, 2016Model years 2016NHTSA campaign 16V529000329,540 vehicles affected

    Insufficient crimps in the transmission wiring may cause an unexpected shift to Neutral, increasing crash risk. Dealers will reprogram the powertrain and transmission control modules and, if needed, replace the transaxle range sensor wire harness, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
    Defect
    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade, RAM ProMaster, and 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions. The transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral. On August 29, 2016 Chrysler added the 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles to this recall.
    Consequence
    If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module and the Transmission Control Module and if necessary replace the transaxle range sensor wire harness, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S55.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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