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Alfa Romeo 156 safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Alfa Romeo 156 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 156. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
7 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 7 launched 1998 to 2006
  • Most recent 30 October 2006 DVSA recall R/2006/170
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 0 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2002 2 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Alfa Romeo 156?

Not every Alfa Romeo 156 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 156 recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 1998 to 2026

2002 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 156 safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’98 1
’99 0
’00 0
’01 0
’02 2
’03 1
’04 2
’05 0
’06 1
’07 0
’08 0
’09 0
’10 0
’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 156 recall, newest first

2006 1 recall

Possibility of engine bay fire

Launched 30 October 2006 DVSA recall R/2006/170 Manufacturer ref. 5076

Defect
It has been identified that on a small number of vehicles the possibility exists there may be a short circuit situation within the engine additional heater system during the warm up period which could lead to a fire within the engine compartment.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the electrical supply to the additional heater modified; in order to avoid the possibility of the short circuit occurring.
Vehicles affected
1,549 156 vehicles
Built
1 Nov 2001 to 31 Dec 2004

2004 2 recalls

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

Brake pipe may chafe on pas pipe mounting bracket

Launched 26 January 2004 DVSA recall R/2003/189

Defect
The fitting of an incorrect connector between the brake pipe and the master cylinder may cause the brake pipe to chafe on a power steering pipe support bracket. In the worst case this could result in a fluid leak and a reduction in braking efficiency.
Remedy
Replace the connector brake pipe and seals.
Vehicles affected
29 156 vehicles
Built
1 Mar 2003 to 31 Mar 2003

2003 1 recall

Loosening of front suspension

Launched 11 August 2003 DVSA recall R/2003/093

Defect
Gradual loosening of the front suspension may result in noise and deterioration of the suspension and handling characteristics.
Remedy
Replace the original equipment front suspension reinforcing plates and fasteners with modified components.
Vehicles affected
213 156 vehicles
Built
1 Jan 2002 to 6 Jun 2003

2002 2 recalls

Brake pipe may chafe on cable bracket

Launched 4 October 2002 DVSA recall R/2002/146 Manufacturer ref. 4494

Defect
The metal brake pipe between the master cylinder and the ABS unit may chafe on a cable bracket. A seriously damaged brake pipe will reduce the braking efficiency.
Remedy
Check brake pipe condition and clearances. Renew any damaged pipes.
Vehicles affected
256 156 vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

Potential fuel leak

Launched 2 August 2002 DVSA recall R/2002/145 Manufacturer ref. 4491

Defect
The fuel delivery pipe from the pump may due to engine movement become strained at its connection to the injector rail. This could result in a fuel leak.
Remedy
Fit two additional support clips to the fuel delivery pipe.
Vehicles affected
73 156 vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

1998 1 recall

Brake pipe connector may crack and leak

Launched 23 December 1998 DVSA recall R/1998/097

Defect
On some right hand drive 156 vehicles the brake master cylinder supply pipe connectors could develop cracks and leak hydraulic fluid with a possible reduction in braking efficiency of one of the two circuits.
Remedy
Recall potentially affected vehicles and replace suspect connectors and two rubber flexible pipes on the brake master cylinder with new upgraded ones.
Vehicles affected
4,564 vehicles
Built
1 Nov 1997 to 31 Oct 1998

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 7 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Alfa Romeo 156. 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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