Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Fiat Punto since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.
Not every Fiat Punto 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 Punto recalls by year
Recalls launched each year, 1995 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.
Front seat belt pretensioner may malfunction during deployment
Launched 18 August 2017DVSA recall R/2017/229Manufacturer ref. 6143
Defect
Due to a non-conformity in the supplier's production process the front seat belt pretensioner could malfunction in the event of a collision.
Remedy
Correct operation will be restored by applying a service kit designed for this purpose. Affected vehicles will be recalled to have this fitted.
Vehicles affected
1,168 Punto vehicles
Built
26 Apr 2016 to 9 Jun 2017
2014 1 recall
Vehicle may roll away
Launched 7 January 2014DVSA recall R/2014/005Manufacturer ref. 5777
Defect
It has been identified that the hand brake lever may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. It could result in the vehicle rolling away.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles and replace the hand brake assembly with a new quality controlled assembly
Vehicles affected
4 Punto vehicles
Built
26 Sept 2013
2012 1 recall
Braking efficiency may be reduced
Launched 7 December 2012DVSA recall R/2012/139Manufacturer 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.
Launched 28 March 2011DVSA recall R/2011/023Manufacturer ref. 5521
Defect
The layout of the ABS wiring maybe incorrect in the area of the battery holding unit. The wiring may on some vehicles maybe trapped and pinched exposing wiring in some area. this may cause damage and in extreme cases a potential risk of fire.
Remedy
Repair to inspect and repair the wiring using industry accepted soldered connectors
Vehicles affected
8,138 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jul 2009 to 31 Mar 2010
Also covers
Abarth
DVSA lists it as
“PUNTO GRANDE”, “PUNTO”
2010 1 recall
The wrong airbag may deploy in a collision
Launched 1 October 2010DVSA recall R/2010/117Manufacturer 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.
Launched 14 December 2009DVSA recall R/2009/131Manufacturer ref. 5409
Defect
It has been identified that the tightening torque of the steering shaft upper fixing bolt may not be correct. This may result in the emission of noise and in extreme cases breakage of the shaft which will result in loss of steering control.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the subject bolt checked for correct torque which if necessary will be set to the correct specification. If the torque is outside of the rework stipulated range the shaft will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
308 Punto vehicles
Built
1 Jul 2006 to 30 Apr 2008
DVSA lists it as
“GRANDE PUNTO”
Steering may fail
Launched 14 December 2009DVSA recall R/2009/130Manufacturer ref. 5397
Defect
It has been identified that the tightening torque of the steering shaft upper fixing bolt may not be correct. This may result in the emission of noise and in extreme cases breakage of the shaft which will result in loss of steering control.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the subject bolt checked for correct torque which if necessary will be set to the correct specification. If the torque is outside of the rework stipulated range the shaft will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
56,168 Punto vehicles
Built
1 Jul 2006 to 30 Apr 2008
DVSA lists it as
“GRANDE PUNTO”
Fuel may leak from manifold
Launched 9 January 2009DVSA recall R/2008/181Manufacturer 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.
Heater/climate control wiring abrasion may result in a short circuit.
Launched 18 August 2008DVSA recall R/2008/109Manufacturer ref. 5299
Defect
It has been identified that the possibility exists of interference between the heater/climate control wiring and a dashboard bracket due to a missing retainer clip. In this condition abrasion of the wiring may occur with the attendant risk of an electrical short circuit
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will be inspected for damage to the subject wiring which if this has occurred will be repaired and repositioned. In all cases a new clip will be fitted.
Vehicles affected
28,557 Punto vehicles
Built
1 Nov 2006 to 31 Oct 2007
DVSA lists it as
“GRANDE PUNTO”
2007 3 recalls
Brakes may fail
Launched 7 December 2007DVSA recall R/2007/173Manufacturer 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.
Launched 27 April 2007DVSA recall R/2007/033Manufacturer ref. 5156
Defect
Incorrect profile (flaring) of the end of the steering shaft at the upper steering column universal joint. This may give the possibility of the steering column becoming disconnected from the universal joint with a consequent loss of vehicle steering.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect the profile and flaring of the end of the steering shaft at the upper universal joint and where necessary renew the shaft.
Vehicles affected
5,638 Punto vehicles
Built
1 Jun 2006 to 31 Jul 2006
DVSA lists it as
“GRANDE PUNTO”
Engine power may be lost
Launched 20 April 2007DVSA 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.
Launched 17 August 2001DVSA recall R/2001/105Manufacturer ref. 4218
Defect
Possible water ingress into the electronic control unit (ECU) could result in unintentional deployment of the drivers air bag and passengers air bag where fitted.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles check for water ingress into the ECU and replace if necessary. Fit water protection to the ECU in all cases.
Vehicles affected
5,168 Punto vehicles
Built
1 Jan 1994 to 31 Dec 1995
Corrosion of metal brake pipes
Launched 1 August 2001DVSA recall R/2001/086Manufacturer ref. 4400
Defect
Prolonged exposure to the effects of road salt corrosion may result in perforation of the metal brake pipes and a consequential loss of braking efficiency.
Remedy
Replace corroded brake pipes and apply corrosion prevention treatment to all brake pipes.
Vehicles affected
248,486 Punto vehicles
Built
1 Jan 1993 to 31 Dec 1997
2000 1 recall
Fuel vapour re- circulation pipe may become damaged
Launched 26 July 2000DVSA recall R/2000/080Manufacturer ref. 4327
Defect
The fuel vapour re-circulation pipe could foul against the air-conditioning compressor pulley resulting in possible damage to the pipe and the risk of fire.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and reposition re-circulation pipe away from compressor pulley.
Vehicles affected
2,016 vehicles
Built
1 Aug 1999 to 30 Jun 2000
1998 1 recall
Seat belt pre tensioners may fail to activate
Launched 11 May 1998DVSA recall R/1998/027
Defect
On some Punto vehicles it has been found that the seat belt pre-tensioners may fail to activate although normal activation of the seat belt is assured.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles to shorten the safety tabs in the inertia reel.
Vehicles affected
24,504 vehicles
Built
1 Mar 1997 to 30 Nov 1997
1995 2 recalls
Possible damage to brake pipes
Launched 27 July 1995DVSA recall R/1995/054
Defect
On ABS equipped Punto vehicles contact may take place between the brake compensator springs and the rear (metal) brake pipes. This could damage the pipes causing loss of brake fluid and reducing the efficiency of the service brake.
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles and secure the subject brake pipes to eliminate the possibility of any contact with the compensator springs. Any brake pipes found to be damaged will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
695 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Feb 1994 to 30 Jun 1995
Also covers
Cabrio
Incorrect spare wheel
Launched 30 May 1995DVSA recall R/1995/038
Defect
Some vehicles with alloy wheels may have been supplied with an unsuitable space saver spare wheel. If fitted this spare wheel could cause interference with braking system components.
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles and replace any unsuitable spare wheels with correctly specified versions.
Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Fiat Punto. 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.
