Fiat 500X recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 5 safety recalls naming the Fiat 500X, launched from 2017 to 2023. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Fiat 500X recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 5
- 2017 to 2023
- Latest recall
- 6 July 2023
- R/2023/168
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Fiat 500X recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
Affected vehicles may have been fitted with a faulty 48-volt battery. This may lead to a loss of the functionality of the battery. This may result in a risk of thermal run away in the case of water infiltration.
R/2023/168, launched 6 July 2023, 68 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Tipo
Defect: Affected vehicles may have been fitted with a faulty 48-volt battery. This may lead to a loss of the functionality of the battery. This may result in a risk of thermal run away in the case of water infiltration.
Remedy: The repair is a check of the PBU valve code and replacement of the 48-volt battery if necessary.
THE REAR RIGHT BRAKE CALLIPER COULD DISPLAY MICRO CRACKS
R/2020/273, launched 20 November 2020, 72 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The rear right brake calliper could display micro-cracks
Remedy: The production date must be checked and if necessary the brake calliper must be replaced
NON-CONFORMITY IN THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE
R/2019/161, launched 14 June 2019, 3,870 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Non-conformity in the airbag control module software
Remedy: Update the airbag control module software
IF REAR SEAT BELTS ARE NOT FASTENED AND PRETENSIONERS ARE DEPLOYED THE LATCH COULD BE RELEASED
R/2018/216, launched 7 September 2018, 25,535 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: In case of an accident if the rear seat belts are not fastened i.e. if the rear seat is not occupied by a passenger or is occupied by a child restraint system coupled only to the Isofix anchors and the pretensioners are deployed the rear seat latch could be released. The contents of the rear luggage area if unsecured could enter the cabin area
Remedy: Replace the latch bezels with bezels the shape of which prevents the seat belts from interfering with the latch and releasing the seat in the event of a pretensioner deployment.
LOSS OF DRIVE
R/2017/046, launched 3 March 2017, 64 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The transmission could unexpectedly switch to the N position due to a nonconformity in the transmission wiring assembly process.
Remedy: On affected vehicles reprogram the transmission control module. Where necessary replace the transmission wiring
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Fiat 500X, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Fiat dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.