Fiat 500X Recall R/2017/046: Loss Of Drive, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Mar 2017
- Launched
- 64
- vehicles in the UK
- 6049
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled 500X vehicles built between 23 December 2014 and 21 January 2016. The transmission could unexpectedly switch to the N position due to a nonconformity in the transmission wiring assembly process. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles reprogram the transmission control module. Where necessary replace the transmission wiring. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The transmission could unexpectedly switch to the N position due to a nonconformity in the transmission wiring assembly process.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF DRIVE 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
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: loss of drive.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles reprogram the transmission control module. Where necessary replace the transmission wiring. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
500X built between 23 December 2014 and 21 January 2016 may be included. Fiat estimates 64 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Fiat, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Fiat.
- Book with any franchised Fiat dealer, quoting the campaign code 6049 or the DVSA reference R/2017/046. See how to get a Fiat recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500X, TipoAffected 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 | Low | R/2023/168 | |
| 500XThe rear right brake calliper could display micro cracks | Urgent | R/2020/273 | |
| 500XNon-conformity in the air bag control module software | Urgent | R/2019/161 | |
| 500XIf rear seat belts are not fastened and pretensioners are deployed the latch could be released | Urgent | R/2018/216 | |
| Doblo E, Scudo EOn certain vehicles equipped with an Air Conditioning compressor these may experience the condition of a powertrain shutdown in the event of an AC compressor issue. This could result in the engine non-starting or stalling | Urgent | R/2023/146 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2017/007 on 27 Jan 2017, for incorrect load capacity listed for interior hooks. The one launched after it was R/2017/085 on 6 Mar 2017, for camshaft may fail. You can also see every Fiat recall, the Fiat 500X recall history, all recalls launched in 2017 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/046, launched 3 March 2017. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.