Does the 1979 Fiat X 1/9 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1979 Fiat X 1/9 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Fiat dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1979 Fiat X 1/9?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1979 Fiat X 1/9 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1979 Fiat X 1/9. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Fiat been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

1979 Fiat X 1/9 recalls, newest first

June 25, 1980NHTSA 80V08300013,280 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system

Summary: Under particular climatic conditions, engine hesitation may occur when restarting after vehicle is parked for a short period of time. This hesitation is caused by gasoline vaporization in the carburetor.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the existing carburetor and cooling fan thermoswitch without charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 2, 1979NHTSA 79V0420002,800 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Axle assembly

Summary: The allen head bolts securing the axle shafts to the differential and rear wheel hubs, may have been insufficiently tightened during assembly. Insufficient torque may result in the loosening of the allen head bolts during the operation of the vehicle and possible detachment of the axle shafts from either the differential or rear wheel hub flanges.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, retorque the allen head bolts of the axle shafts to ensure that the bolts meet the proper torque specifications, free of charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1979 Fiat X 1/9 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Fiat X 1/9 years

Other 1979 Fiat models

Questions

Does the 1979 Fiat X 1/9 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1979 Fiat X 1/9 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Fiat dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1979 Fiat X 1/9?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.