Fiat 500L recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 2 safety recalls naming the Fiat 500L, launched from 2017 to 2021. 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 500L recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 2
- 2017 to 2021
- Latest recall
- 19 March 2021
- R/2021/068
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Fiat 500L 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.
DUE TO INCORRECT TYPE APPROVAL DATA PROCESSING THE MANUFACTURER'S PLATE (VIN PLATE) AND REGISTRATION DOCUMENT MUST BE REPLACED
R/2021/068, launched 19 March 2021, 18 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Due to incorrect type-approval data processing the manufacturer's plate (VIN plate) and registration document must be replaced.
Remedy: Replace the VIN plate and update the registration document as required.
SUPPLEMENTARY HEATER WIRING MAY BECOME DAMAGED AND CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT-CIRCUIT
R/2017/325, launched 13 December 2017, 17,329 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On some Fiat 500L vehicles a layout non-conformity could cause abrasion of the supplementary heater (PTC) wiring. This could result in possible electric short-circuiting with the possibility of a loss of some vehicle safety. In the worst case it could cause a vehicle fire..
Remedy: Apply a cut-proof sheath on the supplementary heater wiring to protect it from abrasions.
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 500L, 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.