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Alfa Romeo 147 safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Alfa Romeo 147 since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Alfa Romeo 147. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
8 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 8 launched 2003 to 2010
  • Most recent 26 March 2010 DVSA recall R/2010/025
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 0 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2006 2 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Alfa Romeo 147?

Not every Alfa Romeo 147 is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Alfa Romeo 147 recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2003 to 2026

2006 had the most, with 2. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Alfa Romeo 147 safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’03 1
’04 1
’05 1
’06 2
’07 2
’08 0
’09 0
’10 1
’11 0
’12 0
’13 0
’14 0
’15 0
’16 0
’17 0
’18 0
’19 0
’20 0
’21 0
’22 0
’23 0
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Alfa Romeo 147 recall, newest first

2010 1 recall

Tyre sidewall may crack

Launched 26 March 2010 DVSA recall R/2010/025 Manufacturer ref. 5440

Defect
It has been identified that Pirelli tyre type 215/40 ZR18 89W PZERO NERO annotated MO and F223 may suffer cracking of the sidewall. This can lead to loss of inflation pressure and under certain conditions can have an adverse effect on the safe handling of the vehicle.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the subject tyres replaced.
Vehicles affected
241 147 vehicles
Built
1 Jul 2007 to 31 Jan 2010

2007 2 recalls

Brakes may fail

Launched 7 December 2007 DVSA recall R/2007/174

Defect
Due to the possibility of a fault in the production process the flexible rubber brake hoses may not have been correctly vulcanised. As a consequence may partially or totally restrict the internal flow of the brake hydraulic fluid. Should this happen a reduction in efficiency during braking would occur.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the hoses checked to identify if they are within the affected batch. If this is the case they will be replaced with quality assured items.
Vehicles affected
687 across everything the recall covers
Built
16 Oct 2007 to 16 Nov 2007

Possibility of fire

Launched 10 August 2007 DVSA recall R/2007/082 Manufacturer ref. 5121

Defect
There is a possibility that the fuel hose from the diesel filter to the high pressure pump may chafe on the fuel filter housing. In time this could result in a fuel leak and the possibility of an engine compartment fire.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the routing of the hose checked at which time if the hose is not damaged a new bracket will be fitted to prevent chafing. If the hose is damaged it will be replaced in addition a new bracket will be fitted.
Vehicles affected
890 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Oct 2005 to 31 Aug 2006
Also covers

2006 2 recalls

Clutch may fail

Launched 17 October 2006 DVSA recall R/2006/166

Defect
On a number of RHD ALfa Romeo 147 and GT models there is a possibility that the clip which secures the connecting pin between the clutch cylinder and the clutch pedal may become detached resulting in loss of clutch operation.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a redesigned retaining clip.
Vehicles affected
5,355 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Mar 2003 to 31 Oct 2005
Also covers

Braking efficiency may reduce

Launched 19 September 2006 DVSA recall R/2006/128

Defect
The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system does not operate properly when the space saver spare wheel is fitted. This could lead to the VDC warning lamp operating and may lead to reduced braking efficiency if the brakes are vigorously applied.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a new VDC electronic control unit that has upgraded software installed.
Vehicles affected
3,950 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jun 2004 to 28 Feb 2006
Also covers

2005 1 recall

Possible fuel leak

Launched 23 May 2005 DVSA recall R/2005/030

Defect
A fuel leak may result due to cracking of the recirculation pipe flange on the fuel tank when the tank is filled to the maximum.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the fuel tank inspected for cracks and replaced if necessary.
Vehicles affected
865 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given
Also covers

2004 1 recall

Possible risk of fire and loss of power assisted steering

Launched 5 April 2004 DVSA recall R/2004/055

Defect
There is a possibility that the high pressure power steering pipe may contact the exhaust downpipe which may result in a risk of fire and loss of power steering assistance.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles check pipe for contact with exhaust and fit extra retaining bracket to power assisted steering pipe.
Vehicles affected
1,118 across everything the recall covers
Built
10 Mar 2000 to 11 Mar 2003
Also covers

2003 1 recall

Possible fire risk

Launched 1 October 2003 DVSA recall R/2003/153

Defect
Possible short circuit and fire risk in engine coolant booster heater wiring circuit during engine warm up period.
Remedy
Modify the electrical wiring fit a re-rated protective fuse and install modified mounting bushes.
Vehicles affected
6 147 vehicles
Built
1 Jan 2002 to 30 Apr 2003

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 8 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Alfa Romeo 147. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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