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.
2020 FIAT 500xProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2020 FIAT 500x, most often about the air bags. 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 10, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Harvey Bold, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 FIAT 500x has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Air bags
1Electrical system
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2020 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 Q2
Disc: caliper
Risk. A cracked right rear brake caliper can fail, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk 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
2020 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
'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2020 FIAT 500x safety ratings
2020 Fiat 500X SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What 500x owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
Own a 2020 500x?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.