2020 Fiat 500x problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1) · Air Bags (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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper 2019-12-19 · campaign 19V909000 · 1,353 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A cracked right rear brake caliper can fail, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the right rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VE8.
Service bulletins (78)
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 78 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-07-10 · Air Bags“i have an open recall related to the activation system for the airbags. i have not had an event related to the recall at this time, however i am stationed in south korea as an active duty member. my car is with me in south korea, and there are no fiat dealerships in country. i am set for a permanent change of station to suffolk england, where the…”
2020-08-25 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc)“de el map sensor. _se pro7edio a reemplazar el map sensor. codigo volvio a presentarse. diagnost7co indica que si el codigo vulve reemplazar el throttle. se pr~cedio . reemplazar el thrttle de la unidad. se procedio a correr unidad. unidad no volvio a presentar condicion. unidad preparada **************************************************** d gener…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.