Stellantis, the parent company of Alfa Romeo, Fiat, and Jeep, has recalled 332,000 vehicles because their airbags may not deploy in an accident.
Recalled models include the following:
- 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia
- 2018-2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
- 2019-2023 Fiat 500X
- 2024 Fiat 500E
- 2019-2023 Jeep Renegade
The company tells federal safety officials the problem isn’t the airbags themselves. Instead, a connector on the sensor that detects whether a seat belt is buckled can fail. That malfunction can prevent the airbag from deploying.
The company says it knows of no injuries or accidents related to the problem but has received 578 “field reports” of problems.
Dealers will replace the connector to fix the problem.
By law, dealers never charge for recall repairs.
Manufacturers try to reach every owner to warn them. However, some may fall through the system’s cracks and unknowingly drive recalled cars. Check our easy recall tool to determine if your vehicle has any outstanding recalls.
