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Fiat Bravo safety recalls

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

Last updated
Records analysed
5 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 5 launched 1998 to 2008
  • Most recent 8 September 2008 DVSA recall R/2008/118
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 0 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2007 2 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Fiat Bravo?

Not every Fiat Bravo 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 Bravo recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 1998 to 2026

2007 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.

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

2008 2 recalls

Rear cross member welding may crack

Launched 8 September 2008 DVSA recall R/2008/118 Manufacturer ref. 5298

Defect
It has been identified that the possibility exists that a non conforming weld may be present on the vehicle's rear cross member with the fixing bracket for the wheel axle hub. This non conformity in time; could cause the weld to break and crack the rear cross member which could have an adverse effect on the vehicle's stability.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the subject cross member identification numbers and weld markings checked; to ascertain whether they conform. Should this not be the case the cross member will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
120 Bravo vehicles
Built
1 Jun 2007 to 30 Jun 2007

Possibiity of fire in the engine compartment

Launched 29 May 2008 DVSA recall R/2008/071 Manufacturer ref. 5292

Defect
A fire might occur in the engine compartment as a result of the waste gate excess pressure pipe being incorrectly routed.
Remedy
Recall the vehicle that are likely to be affected to ensure the waste gate pipe is correctly routed and fixed in the appropriate clips.
Vehicles affected
364 Bravo vehicles
Built
1 Jul 2007 to 30 Apr 2008

2007 2 recalls

Brakes may fail

Launched 7 December 2007 DVSA recall R/2007/173 Manufacturer ref. 5260

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
4,804 across everything the recall covers
Built
7 Nov 2007 to 14 Nov 2007

Anti-roll bar bush wear

Launched 17 September 2007 DVSA recall R/2007/121 Manufacturer ref. 5224

Defect
It has been identified that the front anti-roll bar bushes may wear after a period of time. Should this occur noise will be generated by contact between the anti-roll bar and the metal sleeve of the bush.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the front anti-roll bar replaced.
Vehicles affected
867 Bravo vehicles
Built
1 Jun 2007 to 30 Jun 2007

1998 1 recall

Loss of braking efficiency

Launched 13 March 1998 DVSA recall R/1998/020

Defect
A defective retaining clip may allow the throttle cable to chafe against certain rigid brake pipes. This could damage the pipes and result in a reduction in braking efficiency.
Remedy
Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the subject retaining clip replaced with a modified version.
Vehicles affected
378 across everything the recall covers
Built
up to 31 Oct 1997
Also covers
  • Fiat Brava

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 5 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Fiat Bravo. 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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