Fiat 500X (2017) Tire Recall: Underinflated Tires May Cause Crash Risk
Chrysler is recalling 2017 Fiat 500X vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system that may not warn when tires are underinflated, increasing crash risk. Owners must update software to fix the issue.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Driving a vehicle with an underinflated tire may result in tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2017 Fiat 500X vehicles because their tire pressure monitoring system might not warn when tires are underinflated. This could lead to tire failure and a crash if drivers don't notice low pressure. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225747-fiat-500x-2017-tire-recall-underinflated-tires-may-cause-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225747-fiat-500x-2017-tire-recall-underinflated-tires-may-cause-crash · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V146000
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“Fiat 500X (2017) Tire Recall: Underinflated Tires May Cause Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225747-fiat-500x-2017-tire-recall-underinflated-tires-may-cause-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #17V146000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V146000).
Why it’s dangerous
The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in these vehicles may not illuminate a warning light when tires are underinflated. This means drivers might not know their tires are too low, increasing the chance of tire failure and a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Fiat 500X vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system that doesn't warn when tires are underinflated are affected. Drivers who don't check tire pressure regularly are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Fiat 500X has a tire pressure monitoring system that doesn't warn when tires are underinflated. The recall started April 13, 2017, and affects vehicles that fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 138.
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What to do — step by step
Update Software
Contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to have the instrument panel software updated for free.
What NHTSA says to do
Fiat will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T16.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 3 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V146000 (July 3, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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