FIAT 500X (2020) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Chrysler recalls 2020 Fiat 500X vehicles with potential cracked right rear brake calipers that could reduce braking and increase crash risk. Owners must have calipers inspected and replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A cracked right rear brake caliper can fail, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2020 Fiat 500X vehicles due to a potential crack in the right rear brake caliper that could reduce braking performance and increase crash risk. Affected vehicles need a free brake caliper inspection and replacement at a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79390-fiat-500x-2020-cracked-brake-caliper-risk-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79390-fiat-500x-2020-cracked-brake-caliper-risk-recall · Updated August 18, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V909000
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“Fiat 500X 2020: Cracked Brake Caliper Risk - Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79390-fiat-500x-2020-cracked-brake-caliper-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #19V909000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V909000).
Why it’s dangerous
A cracked right rear brake caliper can fail during normal use, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash. This defect occurs because the caliper could have been fractured during the casting process.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020 Fiat 500X vehicles are affected. Drivers who frequently drive on steep or uneven terrain may be at higher risk due to potential brake failure.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Fiat 500X has a cracked right rear brake caliper. The recall covers vehicles produced after February 7, 2020.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a brake caliper inspection.
Get Caliper Inspection
Dealers will inspect and replace the right rear brake calipers if needed at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the right rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VE8.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The right rear brake caliper could have been fractured during the casting process, reducing braking performance and increasing crash risk.
How can I tell if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2020 Fiat 500X was produced after February 7, 2020.
What should I do if my vehicle is affected?
Contact Chrysler customer service to schedule a free brake caliper inspection and replacement at a dealer.
Contact Chrysler
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V909000 — Chrysler Chrysler Hello, I own a Chrysler that is covered by recall 19V909000 from Chrysler. The official recall notice states: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the right rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VE8. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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 #19V909000 (December 19, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 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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