- The 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.
- The risk
- A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2019 Fiat 500X Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2019 Fiat 500X with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system (2) and the acceleration & cruise control (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in July 2024 for the frontal. For comparison, the 2018 has 11 and the 2020 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 500X year, for its age
#280 most complained-about 2019 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2019 Fiat 500X problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2019 Fiat 500X recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The 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.
- The risk
- Deactivated passive safety features can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- The 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.
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3 complaints about the 2019 Fiat 500X
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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...
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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 dealership calls me and tells me that the car had a faulty in the roof welding and it was leaking water and this damage on of the sensors in the car. They took the car back for a month and they fixed the problem with the roof but the problem with the gas continued. When I tried pumping gas it keep doing the same thing spilling gas, so I take the car again to the dealer, and one of the employees comes with me to see the problem when the cars won't tke gas and starts spilling it, the employee certified that the car had a problem when pumping gas, they proceed to do a sries of test, they determined that the was a problem with the gas tank, they send the gas tank back to the manufacturer, and then they didn't had the another spare tank because they didn't had the material to make a new one. After a few months after a few phone calls they tell me that it would take them up to three months for them to get a new gas tank, they tired using another vehicle tank to installed on mine but it was used, that didn't fixed the problem, the car continues showing other faulty things with the transmission, traction control wont work, the dealer had the car for months for testing it has been 3 months.
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.
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...
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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 vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,700. The vin was not available.
Fiat 500X: every year compared
All 500X years2019 Fiat 500X vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fiat 500X | 3 | 2 | C | |
| 2019 Fiat 124 Spider | 9 | 2 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2019 Fiat 500X
Does the 2019 Fiat 500X have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2019 Fiat 500X: frontal (July 2024); air bag / restraint control module (April 2019). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Fiat 500X?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the fuel system (2), acceleration & cruise control (1), transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 2019 Fiat 500X had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 28, 2020 and the latest on November 22, 2020. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2019 Fiat 500X a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 47 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Fiat 500X year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Fiat 500X years have the most complaints?
2016 (154), 2017 (17), 2018 (11). See every Fiat 500X year compared.
What should I do if my 2019 Fiat 500X has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data