Fiat 500X Recall R/2019/161: Non-conformity In The Air Bag Control Module Software, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Jun 2019
- Launched
- 3,870
- vehicles in the UK
- 6235
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled 500X vehicles built between 24 October 2017 and 18 April 2019. Non-conformity in the airbag control module software. The dealer will update the airbag control module software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Non-conformity in the airbag control module software.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: NON-CONFORMITY IN THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE Defect: Non-conformity in the airbag control module software Remedy: Update the airbag control module software
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: non-conformity in the air bag control module software.
The Fix
The dealer will update the airbag control module software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
500X built between 24 October 2017 and 18 April 2019 may be included. Fiat estimates 3,870 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 6235 or the DVSA reference R/2019/161. 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 | |
| 500XIf rear seat belts are not fastened and pretensioners are deployed the latch could be released | Urgent | R/2018/216 | |
| 500XLoss of drive | Urgent | R/2017/046 | |
| Doblo, ScudoFiat professional Scudo and Doblo. IVI software via OTA update | Low | R/2026/033 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2019/103 on 10 May 2019, for intercooler sleeve may become detached. The one launched after it was R/2019/158 on 25 Jun 2019, for first gear could be engaged whilst the vehicle is in motion and the shift lever in the d…. You can also see every Fiat recall, the Fiat 500X recall history, all recalls launched in 2019 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/161, launched 14 June 2019. 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.