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Fiat 500 safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Fiat 500 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 Fiat 500. Also see car recalls by year and make.

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Records analysed
35 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 35 launched 2009 to 2025
  • Most recent 4 September 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/319
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 24 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2021 4 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Fiat 500?

Not every Fiat 500 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.

Fiat 500 recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2009 to 2026

2021 had the most, with 4. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Fiat 500 safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’09 2
’10 3
’11 0
’12 1
’13 0
’14 3
’15 2
’16 2
’17 3
’18 2
’19 2
’20 1
’21 4
’22 4
’23 2
’24 2
’25 2
’26 0

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

Every Fiat 500 recall, newest first

2025 2 recalls

Fiat 500 BEV Panda and Tipo. Instrument panel cluster software

Launched 4 September 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/319 Manufacturer ref. F50H

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.
Vehicles affected
386 500 vehicles
Built
20 Sept 2024 to 7 Mar 2025
DVSA lists it as
“500 BEV”

Incorrect information on the registration document and CoC (certificate of Conformity)

Launched 24 March 2025 DVSA recall R/2023/313 Manufacturer ref. 6640

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.
Vehicles affected
11,381 500 vehicles
Built
22 Aug 2022 to 22 Apr 2023
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2024 2 recalls

Fiat 500 BEV High Voltage battery negative pole connection

Launched 18 December 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/434 Manufacturer ref. 6923

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.
Vehicles affected
1 500 vehicle
Built
23 Sept 2021 to 13 Nov 2023
DVSA lists it as
“500 BEV”

Reverse gear switch not functioning as intended.

Launched 7 June 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/144 Manufacturer ref. 6748

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
Vehicles affected
387 500 vehicles
Built
29 Mar 2023 to 17 Jul 2023
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2023 2 recalls

Front suspension control arm ball joint

Launched 22 November 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/283 Manufacturer ref. 6687

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.
Vehicles affected
199 vehicles
Built
31 Mar 2023 to 31 May 2023

Affected vehicles may have been fitted with a faulty 48-volt battery. This may lead to a loss of the functionality of the battery. This may result in a risk of thermal run away in the case of water infiltration.

Launched 6 July 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/168 Manufacturer ref. 6623

Defect
Affected vehicles may have been fitted with a faulty 48-volt battery. This may lead to a loss of the functionality of the battery. This may result in a risk of thermal run away in the case of water infiltration.
Remedy
The repair is a check of the PBU valve code and replacement of the 48-volt battery if necessary.
Vehicles affected
68 across everything the recall covers
Built
18 Nov 2022 to 12 May 2023
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DVSA lists it as
“500X”

2022 4 recalls

The positive lead on the auxiliary battery terminal may not be tightened correctly.

Launched 23 September 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/268 Manufacturer ref. 6500

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.
Vehicles affected
6 500 vehicles
Built
26 Jan 2022 to 3 Jun 2022

Ineffective/incorrect tightening of a lock nut on the steering gear rod

Launched 9 September 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/187 Manufacturer ref. 6451

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 affected
1 500 vehicle
Built
22 Mar 2022 to 30 Mar 2022
DVSA lists it as
“500 ABARTH”

Ineffective/incorrect tightening of a lock nut on the steering gear rod

Launched 9 September 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/186 Manufacturer ref. 6450

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 affected
52 500 vehicles
Built
21 Mar 2022 to 5 May 2022

Vehicles may have been fitted with a faulty left or right side half-shaft

Launched 8 September 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/210 Manufacturer ref. 6420

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
Vehicles affected
2 500 vehicles
Built
17 Jun 2021 to 12 Oct 2021
DVSA lists it as
“500 BEV”

2021 4 recalls

The drive shaft may fail due to a non-conformity in the material

Launched 1 October 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/311 Manufacturer ref. 6343

Defect
The drive shaft joints may fail
Remedy
Replace the drive shaft or shafts as required
Vehicles affected
1,705 500 vehicles
Built
9 Sept 2020 to 30 Jun 2021

Due to incorrect type approval data processing the manufacturer's plate (VIN plate) and registration document must be replaced

Launched 19 March 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/068 Manufacturer ref. 6313

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.
Vehicles affected
18 500 vehicles
Built
10 Sept 2018 to 8 Jul 2020
DVSA lists it as
“500L”

The sport mode system may not be set correctly and therefore may not comply with type approval requirements

Launched 12 February 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/019 Manufacturer ref. 6298

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.
Vehicles affected
30 500 vehicles
Built
20 Mar 2020 to 27 Jul 2020
DVSA lists it as
“500 ABARTH”

The start & stop system may not be set correctly and therefore may not comply with type approval requirements

Launched 12 February 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/018 Manufacturer ref. 6297

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.
Vehicles affected
24 500 vehicles
Built
16 Jun 2020 to 10 Aug 2020

2020 1 recall

The rear right brake calliper could display micro cracks

Launched 20 November 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/273 Manufacturer ref. 6277

Defect
The rear right brake calliper could display micro-cracks
Remedy
The production date must be checked and if necessary the brake calliper must be replaced
Vehicles affected
72 500 vehicles
Built
14 Nov 2019 to 20 Jan 2020
DVSA lists it as
“500X”

2019 2 recalls

The right side of drive shaft may fail

Launched 26 June 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/159 Manufacturer ref. 6228

Defect
Drive shaft may fail.
Remedy
Replace the right hand drive shaft
Vehicles affected
164 500 vehicles
Built
13 Aug 2018 to 19 Dec 2018

Non-conformity in the air bag control module software

Launched 14 June 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/161 Manufacturer ref. 6235

Defect
Non-conformity in the airbag control module software
Remedy
Update the airbag control module software
Vehicles affected
3,870 500 vehicles
Built
24 Oct 2017 to 18 Apr 2019
DVSA lists it as
“500X”

2018 2 recalls

If rear seat belts are not fastened and pretensioners are deployed the latch could be released

Launched 7 September 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/216 Manufacturer ref. 6199

Defect
In case of an accident if the rear seat belts are not fastened i.e. if the rear seat is not occupied by a passenger or is occupied by a child restraint system coupled only to the Isofix anchors and the pretensioners are deployed the rear seat latch could be released. The contents of the rear luggage area if unsecured could enter the cabin area
Remedy
Replace the latch bezels with bezels the shape of which prevents the seat belts from interfering with the latch and releasing the seat in the event of a pretensioner deployment.
Vehicles affected
25,535 500 vehicles
Built
2 Jun 2015 to 1 Aug 2018
DVSA lists it as
“500X”

Instrument cluster may display incorrect information

Launched 2 March 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/026 Manufacturer ref. 6170

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.
Vehicles affected
680 500 vehicles
Built
19 Jul 2017 to 7 Oct 2017

2017 3 recalls

Replace electrical power steering

Launched 19 December 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/297 Manufacturer ref. 6161

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
Vehicles affected
42 500 vehicles
Built
21 Sept 2017 to 29 Sept 2017

Supplementary heater wiring may become damaged and cause an electrical short-circuit

Launched 13 December 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/325 Manufacturer ref. 6159

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.
Vehicles affected
17,329 500 vehicles
Built
24 Aug 2012 to 14 Sept 2017
DVSA lists it as
“500L”

Loss of drive

Launched 3 March 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/046 Manufacturer ref. 6049

Defect
The transmission could unexpectedly switch to the N position due to a nonconformity in the transmission wiring assembly process.
Remedy
On affected vehicles reprogram the transmission control module. Where necessary replace the transmission wiring
Vehicles affected
64 500 vehicles
Built
23 Dec 2014 to 21 Jan 2016
DVSA lists it as
“500X”

2016 2 recalls

Reduced brake performance

Launched 25 November 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/247 Manufacturer ref. 6064

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.
Vehicles affected
1,665 500 vehicles
Built
2 Sept 2016 to 18 Oct 2016

Seat may not perform as expected during a collision

Launched 23 September 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/194

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).
Vehicles affected
1,045 500 vehicles
Built
7 Dec 2015 to 27 Jun 2016
DVSA lists it as
“500”, “500 ABARTH”

2015 2 recalls

Front seatbelts may not function as intended

Launched 10 April 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/077 Manufacturer ref. 5889

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.
Vehicles affected
42 500 vehicles
Built
1 Sept 2014 to 20 Nov 2014
DVSA lists it as
“500 ABARTH”

Front seatbelts may not function as intended

Launched 10 April 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/076 Manufacturer ref. 5888

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.
Vehicles affected
1,041 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Sept 2014 to 20 Nov 2014
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2014 3 recalls

Interior and exterior vehicle lighting may fail

Launched 22 September 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/089 Manufacturer ref. 5840

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.
Vehicles affected
3,318 500 vehicles
Built
12 Sept 2011 to 9 May 2014
DVSA lists it as
“500 ABARTH”

Interior and exterior vehicle lighting may fail

Launched 22 September 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/088 Manufacturer ref. 5839

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.
Vehicles affected
91,448 500 vehicles
Built
12 Sept 2011 to 8 Jul 2014

Fuel may leak leading in extreme cases to fire

Launched 5 January 2014 DVSA recall R/2013/130 Manufacturer ref. 5719

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.
Vehicles affected
271 500 vehicles
Built
14 Feb 2013 to 10 Apr 2013

2012 1 recall

Braking efficiency may be reduced

Launched 7 December 2012 DVSA recall R/2012/139 Manufacturer ref. 5667 and 5680

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.
Vehicles affected
3,095 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jun 2012 to 30 Sept 2012

2010 3 recalls

Loss of steering control

Launched 13 December 2010 DVSA recall R/2010/212 Manufacturer ref. 5513

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.
Vehicles affected
544 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Sept 2009 to 31 Dec 2009
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The wrong airbag may deploy in a collision

Launched 1 October 2010 DVSA recall R/2010/117 Manufacturer ref. 5483

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.
Vehicles affected
29,130 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Dec 2009 to 31 Aug 2010
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Loss of steering control

Launched 10 September 2010 DVSA recall R/2010/101 Manufacturer ref. 5475

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.
Vehicles affected
47 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given
Also covers

2009 2 recalls

Risk of rear brake lock up

Launched 6 April 2009 DVSA recall R/2009/023 Manufacturer ref. 5371

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.
Vehicles affected
3,020 500 vehicles
Built
1 Aug 2008 to 31 Jan 2009

Fuel may leak from manifold

Launched 9 January 2009 DVSA recall R/2008/181 Manufacturer ref. 5333

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.
Vehicles affected
1,893 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Sept 2008 to 31 Oct 2008
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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 35 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Fiat 500. 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.
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