2019 Fiat 500X recalls and problems

The 2019 Fiat 500X has 2 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is fuel system.

Pictured: a 2018 model; the 2019 may differ in details. Photo: 2018 Fiat 500X by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2019 compares

Average

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 6 500X model years — 4th most.

2recalls

3complaints

1crashes

0fires

0injuries

4,700median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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2 recalls

Air Bags

Jul 3, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V510000 · 337,128 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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

Remedy & notes

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.

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.

Air Bags

Apr 10, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V287000 · 25,004 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: Deactivated passive safety features can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy & notes

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.

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Fuel System2

Forward Collision Avoidance1

Power Train1

Vehicle Speed Control1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2019 vs. other Fiat 500X years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2019. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2019 Fiat 500X have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2019 Fiat 500X, the latest from Jul 3, 2024 (air bags). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Fiat 500X?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention fuel system (2), forward collision avoidance (1), power train (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.