Recall campaigns by affected system, 2016–2024.
24V510000NHTSA report received July 2024Model years: 2019–2023
NHTSA campaign 24V510000: Fiat 500X air bags recall
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 per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will repair the connection, free of charge.
19V909000NHTSA report received December 2019Model years: 2020
NHTSA campaign 19V909000: Fiat 500X service brakes recall
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 per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the right rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge.
19V287000NHTSA report received April 2019Model years: 2019
NHTSA campaign 19V287000: Fiat 500X air bags recall
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 per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC module software, free of charge.
18V524000NHTSA report received August 2018Model years: 2018
NHTSA campaign 18V524000: Fiat 500X electrical system recall
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 per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge.
17V146000NHTSA report received March 2017Model years: 2017
NHTSA campaign 17V146000: Fiat 500X tires recall
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 per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Fiat will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge.
16V529000NHTSA report received July 2016Model years: 2016
NHTSA campaign 16V529000: Fiat 500X power train recall
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 per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): 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 same full inspection at every tier, at the seller’s location, with a photo-documented report:
Other subcompact SUVs to weigh against the Fiat 500X. Recall counts cover different model-year spans and are not a reliability ranking.
How many recalls does the Fiat 500X have?
As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the Fiat 500X, model years 2016–2024. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so a particular vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. Whether an open recall is a safety risk depends on the campaign, so read the NHTSA entry for the VIN. Each campaign below shows the remedy NHTSA records, which may be a dealer or service-center repair, an over-the-air software update, or, for some campaigns, a repurchase. This page details the most recent campaigns; the full record for any VIN is at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should an inspector check on a used Fiat 500X?
Beyond the standard pre-purchase checks, the recall history for this model concentrates in: air bags, power train, tires, electrical system, service brakes. An inspector documents the visible and operational condition of those systems without disassembly; internal parts, software-only issues and whether a recall remedy was performed are VIN-lookup questions, not inspection findings.
Can a pre-purchase inspection tell me whether a Fiat 500X recall was done?
No. Whether a recall repair was performed is recorded against the VIN, so NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls (or the manufacturer's own) is the authoritative check. Run it before you travel. The inspection covers what a VIN lookup cannot: the physical condition of the vehicle in front of you.
Can you inspect a Fiat 500X at a dealer, a private seller, or out of state?
Yes. The inspector usually travels to the vehicle at the seller's location — a dealer lot or a private seller — and you do not need to be there. Vehicle Inspectors dispatches an independent inspector within 50 miles of any US ZIP code, widening to 150 miles if needed; more remote locations are quoted case by case. You get a photo-documented PDF report in 24–48 hours.
How much does a Fiat 500X pre-purchase inspection cost?
A pre-purchase inspection of a Fiat 500X through Vehicle Inspectors: Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Your card is saved at booking, not charged. A hold is placed when an inspector schedules, and you are charged after the inspection is completed. If no inspector accepts within 72 hours, the request auto-cancels and nothing is charged.
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