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Fiat Idea safety recalls

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

Last updated
Records analysed
4 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 4 launched 2004 to 2007
  • Most recent 23 November 2007 DVSA recall R/2007/149
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 0 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2007 3 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Fiat Idea?

Not every Fiat Idea 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 Idea recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2004 to 2026

2007 had the most, with 3. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Fiat Idea safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’04 1
’05 0
’06 0
’07 3
’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 Fiat Idea recall, newest first

2007 3 recalls

Front suspension arm mountings - failure of weld

Launched 23 November 2007 DVSA recall R/2007/149

Defect
There is a possibility that corrosion may be present near the welds for the front suspension arm front mountings on the front cross member.Should this be the case in time this could lead to noise whilst driving and the possibility that the weld could fail. Failure of the weld may lead to loss of vehicle stability.
Remedy
Recalled vehicle will be checked to ascertain whether corrosion is present near the front suspension mountings. If this is found to be the case the front cross member will be replaced. If corrosion is not present a front cross member strengthening kit will be fitted.
Vehicles affected
793 Idea vehicles
Built
1 May 2005 to 30 Sept 2005

Engine power may be lost

Launched 20 April 2007 DVSA recall R/2007/012

Defect
It is possible that breakage of the ancillary devices pulley on the crankshaft may occur. Should this happen there is the possibility that engine power and functions such as power assisted steering and braking assistance may be lost.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the crankshaft pulley inspected and changed should this be necessary.
Vehicles affected
1,474 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 May 2006 to 31 May 2006

Front suspension cross member may fracture

Launched 26 January 2007 DVSA recall R/2006/220

Defect
It has been identified that the chassis front cross member may have a weld which does not conform to specification. This may lead to a creaking noise being heard under braking and could in time lead to the cross member cracking in the area of it's mounting to the vehicle's body.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the front cross member replaced.
Vehicles affected
45 Idea vehicles
Built
1 Mar 2005 to 31 Mar 2005

2004 1 recall

Rear seat belt anchorage point not conforming

Launched 15 November 2004 DVSA recall R/2004/144 Manufacturer ref. 4657

Defect
The rear seat belt anchorage points do not conform to specification which could in the event of a collision result in the insecurity of the seat belt.
Remedy
Recall likely to be affected vehicles and upgrade the seat belt anchorage to the correct specification by the fitment of an additional bracket.
Vehicles affected
1,690 Idea vehicles
Built
11 Mar 2004 to 4 Apr 2004

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