Model year record

2019 Fiat 500X recalls & problems

The 2019 Fiat 500X has 2 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (2 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints3filed by owners

Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Seat beltsJul 3, 2024

Front

Recall 24V510000337,128 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.
Fix: 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.

Components: Seat belts › Front; Air bags › Frontal

Air bagsApr 10, 2019

Air bag/restraint control module

Recall 19V28700025,004 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.
Fix: 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.

Components: Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module; Electrical system › Software

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2019 Fiat 500X SUV 4WD

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

2019 Fiat 500X SUV 2WD

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

500X AWD

26mpg combined

City / highway	24 / 30 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.3 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $2,600/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Typical mileage*
Forward collision avoidanceAdaptive cruise control; Automatic emergency braking	2	0	—
Power train	1	1	—
Vehicle speed control	1	1	—
Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Tank assembly	1	0	—
Fuel/propulsion system	1	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Fuel/propulsion system
THE PROBLEM STARTED WHEN I STARTED THE CAR FOR THE FIRST TIME IT WAS SHOWING A WARNING WITH THE SECURITY SYSTEM OF THE CAR, WHEN I GO TO THE GAS STATION I TRIED TO PUMP GAS AND THE PUMP STOPS PUMPING AND THE CAR WON'T TAKE THE GAS, THROWING IT OUTSIDE, AND SPILLING GAS ON THE FLOOR OF THE GAS STATION AND SPILLING IN MY CLOTHES. TO FILL THE TANK TOOK MY MORE THAN 10 MINUTES TO FIILL IT COMPLETELY, THIS SITUATION WILL CONTINUE TO OCCUR EVERYTIME I WILL FILL THE TANK IF IT WAS LOWER THAN HALF SO AFTER THAT I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO DO AN INSPECTION. WHEN THE MECHANICAL CHIEF SAW THE WARNING ON THE CAR HE ASK ME WHEN DID THE CAR STARTED TO SHOW THE WARNING, AND AFTER A FEW WEEKS, THE…
Sep 25, 2019 · 5 miles
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FIAT 500X. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, GASOLINE SPILLED OUT ONTO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FIAT & ALFA ROMEO DE SAN JUAN LOCATED AT ACUARELA 59 - MARGINAL MARTNEZ NADAL, URB, MUOZ RIVERA, 00969, PUERTO RICO, TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. INVALID VIN.
Aug 16, 2019
Power trainCrash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FIAT 500X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED OUT OF DRIVE AND INTO NEUTRAL. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND RE-SHIFTED INTO DRIVE AND CONTINUED DRIVING. AFTER ARRIVING TO HER DESTINATION, SHE ATTEMPTED TO PARK AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS NOT APPLIED AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE FRONT BUMPER DETACHED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND NO POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. A LOCAL DEALER (DEALER INFORMATION WAS UNKNOWN) WAS EMAILED TO REQUEST A TOW. THE VEHICLE REMAINED AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT. THE…
Feb 28, 2020 · 4,700 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.