Fiat 500 recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 28 safety recalls naming the Fiat 500, launched from 2009 to 2025. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Fiat 500 recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 28
- 2009 to 2025
- Latest recall
- 4 September 2025
- R/2025/319
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Fiat 500 recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
Fiat 500 BEV Panda and Tipo. Instrument panel cluster software
R/2025/319, launched 4 September 2025, 386 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) function may remain deactivated in a specific use case. If the customer seeks to reactivate the AEB after previously deactivating it during the same driving cycle (key on/off) it will remain deactivated however the icon on the cluster to alert about deactivation remains off. This does not meet regulatory requirements.
Remedy: Update front camera software.
Incorrect information on the registration document and CoC (certificate of Conformity)
R/2023/313, launched 24 March 2025. Also covers the Panda
Defect: On affected vehicles incorrect data has been entered on the registration document and correspondingly the Certificate of Conformity (CoC).
Remedy: The registration document must be amended and a new CoC issued.
Fiat 500 BEV High Voltage battery negative pole connection
R/2024/434, launched 18 December 2024, 1 vehicle affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles the fastening nut may be missing from the negative terminal of the high-voltage battery pack which could result in a loss of torque failure to start the vehicle and in extreme cases it could present a possible fire hazard.
Remedy: The affected vehicles will have the high-voltage battery replaced.
Reverse gear switch not functioning as intended.
R/2024/144, launched 7 June 2024. Also covers the Panda
Defect: On affected vehicles the reversing gear switch is not according to specification. This could result in a failure to illuminate the rear light of the vehicle during a reversing manoeuvre.
Remedy: Check the reversing gear switch and replacement if required
Front suspension control arm ball joint
R/2023/283, launched 22 November 2023
Defect: Affected vehicles may not have the correct installation and tightening between the suspension control arm and the steering knuckle joint.This may possibly result in the control arm bolt becoming detached from the knuckle seat whilst the vehicle is in motion In the worst case this could lead to loss of vehicle control.
Remedy: Check installation of joint and if necessary correctly install joint.
The positive lead on the auxiliary battery terminal may not be tightened correctly.
R/2022/268, launched 23 September 2022, 6 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The positive lead on the auxiliary battery terminal may not be tightened correctly
Remedy: The integrity of the positive lead terminal must be checked and if it is damaged it must be replaced. If it is not damaged the correct torque must be applied to the nut to ensure correct tightening.
INEFFECTIVE/INCORRECT TIGHTENING OF A LOCK NUT ON THE STEERING GEAR ROD
R/2022/187, launched 9 September 2022, 1 vehicle affected across the models it covers
Defect: Vehicles may have been produced with ineffective/incorrect tightening of a lock nut on the steering gear rod.
Remedy: Check for the correct tightening of the lock nut and check/adjust wheel alignment if tightening was required.
INEFFECTIVE/INCORRECT TIGHTENING OF A LOCK NUT ON THE STEERING GEAR ROD
R/2022/186, launched 9 September 2022, 52 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Vehicles may have been produced with ineffective/incorrect tightening of a lock nut on the steering gear rod.
Remedy: Check for the correct tightening of the lock nut and check/adjust wheel alignment if tightening was required.
VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED WITH A FAULTY LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE HALF-SHAFT
R/2022/210, launched 8 September 2022, 2 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: A number of vehicles may have been fitted with a faulty left or right side half-shaft (drive shaft).
Remedy: The half-shaft identified as faulty according to traceability data must be replaced
THE DRIVE SHAFT MAY FAIL DUE TO A NON-CONFORMITY IN THE MATERIAL
R/2021/311, launched 1 October 2021, 1,705 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The drive shaft joints may fail
Remedy: Replace the drive shaft or shafts as required
THE SPORT MODE SYSTEM MAY NOT BE SET CORRECTLY AND THEREFORE MAY NOT COMPLY WITH TYPE APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS
R/2021/019, launched 12 February 2021, 30 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The ‘Sport’ mode system may not be set correctly and therefore may not comply with type approval requirements.
Remedy: The proxi file must be updated to solve the non conformity.
THE START & STOP SYSTEM MAY NOT BE SET CORRECTLY AND THEREFORE MAY NOT COMPLY WITH TYPE APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS
R/2021/018, launched 12 February 2021, 24 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The Start & Stop system may not be set correctly and therefore may not comply with type approval requirements.
Remedy: The proxi file must be updated to solve the non conformity.
THE RIGHT SIDE OF DRIVE SHAFT MAY FAIL
R/2019/159, launched 26 June 2019, 164 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Drive shaft may fail.
Remedy: Replace the right hand drive shaft
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MAY DISPLAY INCORRECT INFORMATION
R/2018/026, launched 2 March 2018, 680 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Due to a nonconformity in the production process the instrument cluster may stick and display incorrect speed information.
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the instrument cluster.
REPLACE ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING
R/2017/297, launched 19 December 2017, 42 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Due to a non-conformity in the production process the electrical power steering (EPS) must be replaced. This will prevent a potential loss of steering assistance. Loss of EPS functionality could increase the risk of a collision occurring.
Remedy: Replace the Electrical Power Steering unit
REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE
R/2016/247, launched 25 November 2016, 1,665 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It has been identified that the rear brake shoe lining material may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. This could result in a reduction in brake performance from the rear brakes.
Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to check the conformity of the brake linings and if found to be incorrect replace with new brake shoes which meet the correct conformity.
SEAT MAY NOT PERFORM AS EXPECTED DURING A COLLISION
R/2016/194, launched 23 September 2016, 1,045 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The seat may not remain in position when subjected to greater than normal driving forces such as those involved in an impact. This may possibly cause injury to the driver/passenger seated in the right hand front seat. The right hand front seat guides may not conform to design specification and installation specifications.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the installation of the original seat guide. If it does not conform replace the seat cushion structure (guide).
FRONT SEATBELTS MAY NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED
R/2015/077, launched 10 April 2015, 42 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It has been identified that the front seatbelt anchorage links may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. If the link is subjected to an abnormal force then it may not perform as required.
Remedy: Recall all the affected vehicles to check the link and if required replace it.
FRONT SEATBELTS MAY NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED
R/2015/076, launched 10 April 2015, 1,041 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Panda
Defect: It has been identified that the front seatbelt anchorage links may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. If the link is subjected to an abnormal force then it may not perform as required.
Remedy: Recall all the affected vehicles to check the link and if required replace it.
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR VEHICLE LIGHTING MAY FAIL
R/2014/089, launched 22 September 2014, 3,318 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It is possible under extreme conditions that the wiring harness under the dashboard could come into contact with the steering column. This over a period of time may result in the chaffing of wires in the harness. If this should occur then it is possible both the exterior and instrument lights could fail.
Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to provide additional security of the wiring loom.
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR VEHICLE LIGHTING MAY FAIL
R/2014/088, launched 22 September 2014, 91,448 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It is possible under extreme conditions that the wiring harness under the dashboard could come into contact with the steering column. This over a period of time may result in the chaffing of wires in the harness. If this should occur then it is possible both the exterior and instrument lights could fail.
Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to provide additional security of the wiring loom.
FUEL MAY LEAK LEADING IN EXTREME CASES TO FIRE
R/2013/130, launched 5 January 2014, 271 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The fuel pump protection bracket is not to conformity and in the event of an accident the fuel feed pipe could be damaged leading to an increased risk of fuel leakage and possible fire.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel pump feed protection bracket and reposition the fuel feed pipe.
BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE REDUCED
R/2012/139, launched 7 December 2012, 3,095 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Doblo, Fiorino, Punto, Qubo
Defect: A connector on the brake servo pipe may fail and cause a loss of vacuum assistance necessitating the driver to include additional effort when braking.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a new brake servo pipe.
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
R/2010/212, launched 13 December 2010, 544 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Abarth, Panda
Defect: The upper fork on the steering shaft fork may not have been correctly fixed/'staked' onto the shaft. This may cause a knock from the steering and in extreme cases the fork may separate from the shaft and result in loss of steering control.
Remedy: To check the shaft for the presence of the 2 'Stake' markings.
THE WRONG AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY IN A COLLISION
R/2010/117, launched 1 October 2010, 29,130 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Abarth, Punto
Defect: In the case of a side impact the wrong airbag could deploy as a result of a software non-compliance.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to apply a software update.
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
R/2010/101, launched 10 September 2010, 47 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Abarth, Panda
Defect: The steering column upper shaft fixing bolt may not have had thread locking agent applied to it during assembly. This may allow it to come loose causing a noise. In extreme cases this may result in a loss of steering control.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary fit a bolt affixed with pre applied locking compound.
RISK OF REAR BRAKE LOCK UP
R/2009/023, launched 6 April 2009, 3,020 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It has been identified that on subject vehicles the rear brake back plate retaining bolts may not have been tightened to the correct specification. Should the bolts work loose this can result in noise illumination of the ABS warning light and in extreme cases wheel lock.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject bolts checked and tightened to the correct specification.
FUEL MAY LEAK FROM MANIFOLD
R/2008/181, launched 9 January 2009, 1,893 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Grande Punto, Punto
Defect: Fuel may leak as on some engines the fuel manifolds may not be to specification. If the fuel manifold leaks it is possible that a loss of power could occur and the engine cut out.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect the fuel manifold and check it for conformity to specification. Where necessary replace the fuel manifold.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Fiat 500, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Fiat dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.