2022 Fiat 500x problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Structure:body:hatchback/Liftgate (1)
Safety recalls (1)
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 bulletins (28)
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:
Unknown Or Other 2025-06-05 · 18-028-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"check engine light illuminated - erroneous fault codes set customers must experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination. upon further investigation the technician must find one or more of the following diagnostic trouble codes (dtc)s have been set: ● p012c - turbocharger/supercharger i
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 28 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-11-14 · Structure:body:hatchback/Liftgate“see attached document for complaint. …”
2023-04-14 · Vehicle Speed Control“on multiple occasions, my 2022 fiat, while cruising at 55 mph, crests a hill and begins down when the engine increases from 2000 rpm to 4200 rpm and speed increases 9-10 mph almost immediately. a driver is caught unaware and must brake back to the normal speed limit. no other vehicle i’ve driven has done this and no current vehicle i own does this.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.