repaired · 2026 Q3
Air bags: frontal
Risk. A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
2019 FIAT 500xProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2019 FIAT 500x, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-510 the manufacturer reports only 60% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 3, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 FIAT 500x has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Forward collision avoidance
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Power train1 crash/fire/injury
1Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2019 FIAT 500x recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Risk. Deactivated passive safety features can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with FIAT.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other 500x year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 500x median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 FIAT 500x safety ratings
2019 Fiat 500X SUV 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What 500x owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
Own a 2019 500x?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.