2019 Fiat 500x problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Seat Belts:front 2024-07-03 · campaign 24V510000 · 337,128 vehicles
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.
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.
Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module 2019-04-10 · campaign 19V287000 · 25,004 vehicles
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.
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.
Service bulletins (97)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-03-04 · S1408000384 REV.J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
start stop charging warning lamp illuminated on, intelligent battery sensor (ibs) state of charge (soc) inaccurate, battery charging message, presence of ibs related diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs), or battery warning lamp on
Electrical System 2026-02-14 · S1408000384 REV.I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
start stop charging warning lamp illuminated on, intelligent battery sensor (ibs) state of charge (soc) inaccurate, battery charging message, presence of ibs related diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs), or battery warning lamp on
Power Train 2025-10-02 · 21-040-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
948te transmission reaction shaft service bushing kit customers may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set the following diagnostic trouble code (dtc): ● p1db7-00 - torque converter clutch performance.
Engine 2025-07-08 · 9100624 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
verify reman part number availability. order the "r" part number for all orders:
Electrical System 2025-01-25 · S1408000384 REV.H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
start stop charging warning lamp illuminated on, intelligent battery sensor (ibs) state of charge (soc) inaccurate, battery charging message, presence of ibs related diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs), or battery warning lamp on
Electrical System 2025-01-07 · S1408000384 REV.G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
start stop charging warning lamp illuminated on, intelligent battery sensor (ibs) state of charge (soc) inaccurate, battery charging message, presence of ibs related diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs), or battery warning lamp on
Showing the 6 most recent of 97 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-11-22 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 5 mi“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 to…”
2020-05-15 · 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.…”
2020-02-28 · Vehicle Speed Control · 4,700 mi · 💥 crash“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 guard…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.