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Fiat Scudo safety recalls

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

Last updated
Records analysed
37 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 37 launched 2001 to 2026
  • Most recent 16 February 2026 DVSA recall R/2026/041
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 13 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2010 4 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Fiat Scudo?

Not every Fiat Scudo 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.

93% of the Fiat Scudos on the DVLA record are vans, and DVSA’s recalls cover every body type, so some of these recalls may apply only to vans.

Fiat Scudo recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2001 to 2026

2010 had the most, with 4. 2026 runs to 14 September 2026. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Fiat Scudo safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’01 1
’02 3
’03 2
’04 0
’05 1
’06 0
’07 1
’08 0
’09 2
’10 4
’11 2
’12 1
’13 1
’14 2
’15 2
’16 1
’17 0
’18 0
’19 1
’20 0
’21 0
’22 3
’23 3
’24 4
’25 1
’26 2

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

Every Fiat Scudo recall, newest first

2026 2 recalls

Fiat Professional 2025 Doblo and Scudo. Fuel injection common rail. Fuel leak

Launched 16 February 2026 DVSA recall R/2026/041 Manufacturer ref. F53A

Defect
On affected vehicles a non-conformity issue with the fuel injection common rail may lead to a loosening of the nut and a potential fuel leak.
Remedy
Check the fuel injection common rail and if necessary replace the rail and high-pressure fuel pipes.
Vehicles affected
180 Scudo vehicles
Built
3 Oct 2025 to 31 Dec 2025
Also covers

Fiat Professional Scudo and Doblo. IVI software via OTA update.

Launched 13 February 2026 DVSA recall R/2026/033 Manufacturer ref. F536

Defect
Affected vehicle may face a black screen on the Instrument Panel Cluster with several functions not available to view.
Remedy
Update the In-Vehicle-Infotainment software via Over-the-Air.
Vehicles affected
1,426 Scudo vehicles
Built
25 Aug 2023 to 8 May 2025
Also covers

2025 1 recall

Engine Control Module calibration Low In-Use Performance-Ratio

Launched 9 December 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/507 Manufacturer ref. F51D

Defect
On affected vehicles there is a requirement to update the Engine Control Module (ECM) calibration due to a production non-conformity and not fulfilling emission regulatory requirements.
Remedy
Update the ECM software calibration
Vehicles affected
192 Scudo vehicles
Built
30 Nov 2022 to 26 Sept 2024

2024 4 recalls

Fiat Scudo. Multifunction screen fixings.

Launched 19 December 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/426 Manufacturer ref. 6929

Defect
On affected vehicles the radio display screen may be incorrectly secured.
Remedy
Check the fixing of the screen and add any missing fixings.
Vehicles affected
656 Scudo vehicles
Built
21 Mar 2024 to 14 Oct 2024

Fiat Scudo seat fixing

Launched 29 November 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/458 Manufacturer ref. 6931

Defect
On affected vehicles there may be insufficient fixing on the 1st and/or 2nd row of seats that could potentially allow seat movement in the event of a collision
Remedy
On the affected vehicles seat fixings will be reworked
Vehicles affected
75 Scudo vehicles
Built
29 Aug 2024 to 8 Oct 2024

Fiat Scudo Rear suspension springs

Launched 13 September 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/325 Manufacturer ref. 6867

Defect
Affected vehicles may have been equipped with the incorrect rear springs which can result in impaired driving behaviour when fully loaded or a risk of rear spring detachment in a worst-case scenario when empty.
Remedy
Replace both rear springs.
Vehicles affected
80 Scudo vehicles
Built
19 Feb 2024 to 28 Jun 2024

Ground connections

Launched 14 June 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/226 Manufacturer ref. 6807

Defect
On affected vehicles there could be a loss of certain ground connections for some electrical harnesses which may result in the loss of several vehicle functions.
Remedy
Check and re-tighten the ground connections.
Vehicles affected
3 Scudo vehicles
Built
15 Apr 2023 to 29 Jan 2024

2023 3 recalls

The calibration for urea pump diagnostics in the ECU (Engine Control Unit) is not fulfilling regulation requirement

Launched 29 September 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/268 Manufacturer ref. 6615

Defect
The calibration for urea pump diagnostics in the ECU (Engine Control Unit) is not fulfilling the regulation requirement.
Remedy
Update to the ECU (engine control unit) calibration software.
Vehicles affected
273 Scudo vehicles
Built
19 Jan 2022 to 10 Jan 2023

On certain vehicles equipped with an Air Conditioning compressor these may experience the condition of a powertrain shutdown in the event of an AC compressor issue. This could result in the engine non-starting or stalling.

Launched 10 June 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/146 Manufacturer ref. 6619

Defect
On certain vehicles equipped with an Air Conditioning compressor these may experience the condition of a powertrain shutdown in the event of an AC compressor issue. This could result in the engine non-starting or stalling.
Remedy
The repair is an upload of modified ECU software.
Vehicles affected
259 across everything the recall covers
Built
2 Feb 2022 to 23 Sept 2022
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“SCUDO E”

On the affected vehicle the tightening torque applied to the steering rack during production may be insufficient.

Launched 23 March 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/093 Manufacturer ref. 6594

Defect
On the affected vehicle the tightening torque applied to the steering rack during production may be insufficient.
Remedy
The repair is replacement of the left steering pinion tie rod retainer nut and apply the correct torque.
Vehicles affected
1 Scudo vehicle
Built
3 Nov 2022 to 14 Dec 2022

2022 3 recalls

Incorrectly positioned fuel pipe

Launched 10 November 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/305 Manufacturer ref. 6502

Defect
Some vehicles may have been equipped with an incorrectly positioned fuel pipe.
Remedy
Check fuel pipe positioning correct if necessary and fit protective sleeve.
Vehicles affected
4 Scudo vehicles
Built
22 Nov 2021 to 25 Jul 2022

Vehicles may have been fitted with the front crossmember incorrectly tightened

Launched 9 September 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/240 Manufacturer ref. 6491

Defect
Vehicles may have been fitted with the front crossmember incorrectly tightened.
Remedy
Check and tighten the bolts on the front crossmember to the prescribed torque. Replacement of the steering rack if necessary.
Vehicles affected
2 Scudo vehicles
Built
2 Mar 2022

A high voltage harness connector might not be to the correct specification

Launched 9 September 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/219 Manufacturer ref. 6467

Defect
A High Voltage Harness connector might not be to the correct specification
Remedy
Check the connector and if required replace the harness.
Vehicles affected
11 Scudo vehicles
Built
28 Mar 2022 to 29 Apr 2022

2019 1 recall

The ballast support bracket welded to the rear floor coud break

Launched 17 October 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/310 Manufacturer ref. 6231

Defect
The ballast support bracket welded to the rear floor could break
Remedy
Add two new fixings for each ballast support
Vehicles affected
345 Scudo vehicles
Built
26 Jun 2013 to 13 Jul 2016

2016 1 recall

Airbag may deploy incorrectly

Launched 23 September 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/193 Manufacturer ref. 6030

Defect
In the event of a significant frontal collision the driver's airbag may not deploy correectly due to a non-conformity which occurred in the supplier's production process. The airbag when deployed may cause injury to the driver due to contaminated parts within the airbag module.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the airbag inflator.
Vehicles affected
6 Scudo vehicles
Built
2 May 2016 to 27 Jul 2016

2015 2 recalls

Fuel may leak

Launched 4 December 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/213 Manufacturer ref. 5944

Defect
After repeated activation of the fuel heater cover in cold conditions an electric connector the fuel heater cover may overheat. This may allow air ingress which could cause difficulty starting the engine or engine stalling. In extreme cases fuel may leak onto the road surface.
Remedy
Check the condition of the heated diesel filter cover and connector. If deteriorated or damaged replace the cover or connector.
Vehicles affected
674 Scudo vehicles
Built
3 Sept 2012 to 27 Aug 2015

Potential fire

Launched 6 March 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/030 Manufacturer ref. 5872

Defect
The fuel return pipe connector at the injectors may overtime wear and leak. The leaking fuel is a fire risk and also could be hazardous to other road users.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel return pipe.
Vehicles affected
492 Scudo vehicles
Built
28 Jul 2011 to 10 Apr 2014

2014 2 recalls

Front wiper may fail

Launched 26 February 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/019 Manufacturer ref. 5785

Defect
An internal fault with the wiper motor could cause it to stop working. In some rare cases the windscreen wipers may stop working while in operation.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and check the manufacturing date of the wiper motor and add a supplementary earth wiring harness if necessary.
Vehicles affected
49 Scudo vehicles
Built
8 Jul 2013 to 24 Sept 2013

Braking efficiency may be affected

Launched 26 February 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/018 Manufacturer ref. 5785

Defect
On certain vehicles the front brake discs may not be the required thickness for the vehicle definition. This concern may result in reduced braking efficiency.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the front brake discs.
Vehicles affected
49 Scudo vehicles
Built
29 Aug 2013 to 13 Sept 2013

2013 1 recall

Loss of steering

Launched 15 September 2013 DVSA recall R/2013/102 Manufacturer ref. 5751

Defect
The steering column to steering wheel shaft may not have been assembled correctly. If not corrected noise and play will become apparent and if these warnings are not acted on eventually steering control could be lost.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary refit the steering column correctly to the steering wheel shaft.
Vehicles affected
16 Scudo vehicles
Built
15 Jun 2011 to 28 Nov 2011

2012 1 recall

Rear suspension may fail

Launched 19 March 2012 DVSA recall R/2012/035 Manufacturer ref. 5641

Defect
During the assembly of the vehicle it is possible the right hand rear suspension coil spring was damaged. Over time any damage could lead to the failure of the coil spring.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary replace the coil spring.
Vehicles affected
2 Scudo vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

2011 2 recalls

Power assistance to steering may be lost

Launched 7 October 2011 DVSA recall R/2011/130 Manufacturer ref. 5561

Defect
The wiring for the power steering electric pump may interfere with the edge of the left front wheel arch. This may cause damage to the wiring and a loss of power steering assistance.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected so the wiring can be placed in a protective pipe. The wiring and pipe will then be secured in the correct position.
Vehicles affected
387 Scudo vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

Fuel may leak

Launched 6 May 2011 DVSA recall R/2011/037 Manufacturer ref. 5530

Defect
The fuel return pipe on 2.0 16v JTD engine variants may interfere with the engine mounting and/or fuel filter.
Remedy
Check and re-route the pipe and fit a protective sheath.
Vehicles affected
17 Scudo vehicles
Built
1 Jan 2010 to 30 Nov 2010

2010 4 recalls

Braking efficiency may be affected

Launched 8 October 2010 DVSA recall R/2010/138 Manufacturer ref. 5479

Defect
The threaded portion of the brake linkage rod in the brake control system may not be to conformity. This could result in a reduction of braking efficiency.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles to check rod and replace if found not to meet conformity.
Vehicles affected
251 Scudo vehicles
Built
1 Feb 2010 to 30 Jun 2010

Fire may occur

Launched 4 June 2010 DVSA recall R/2010/052 Manufacturer ref. 5436

Defect
The fuel return pipe may contact the engine sound insulation cover. This may cause a deterioration of the pipe and if not rectified a leak of fuel.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a holding fastener to the fuel return pipe.
Vehicles affected
1,463 Scudo vehicles
Built
1 Nov 2006 to 31 Oct 2007

Braking performance maybe affected

Launched 4 June 2010 DVSA recall R/2010/049 Manufacturer ref. 5435

Defect
Vehicles fitted with rear brake drums may suffer contamination of the brake lining. This is due to the entry of water and detritus into the drum through the back plate.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles to fit a gasket to the back plate where the handbrake cable enters the brake drum through the back plate.
Vehicles affected
21 Scudo vehicles
Built
1 Mar 2007 to 31 Jul 2009

Headlights may fail

Launched 4 June 2010 DVSA recall R/2010/047 Manufacturer ref. 5447

Defect
The headlights may fail because of a Body Control Computer software problem.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to update the software.
Vehicles affected
5,384 Scudo vehicles
Built
1 Nov 2006 to 31 Oct 2007

2009 2 recalls

Brake pedal may need increased force during application

Launched 3 September 2009 DVSA recall R/2009/077 Manufacturer ref. 5367

Defect
There is a possibility that the valve in the Brake Booster Vacuum Pump may not be compliant. This can result in loss of vacuum assistance.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and replace pump.
Vehicles affected
4,329 Scudo vehicles
Built
1 Feb 2006 to 31 Mar 2009

Accelerator may stick

Launched 9 January 2009 DVSA recall R/2008/180 Manufacturer ref. 5330

Defect
It has been identified that the possibility exists that the accelerator pedal's rotation pin may not have been inserted correctly. In this condition the accelerator pedal might stick.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the accelerator pedal checked for the presence of the pin. Should the pin be found to be missing the accelerator pedal will be changed.
Vehicles affected
158 Scudo vehicles
Built
1 Jan 2008 to 30 Apr 2008

2007 1 recall

Steering swivel joint may fail resulting in loss of vehicle control

Launched 13 August 2007 DVSA recall R/2007/113 Manufacturer ref. 5177

Defect
The possibility exists that the swivel joint stem of the front suspension vertical links maybe of an incorrect size. This can lead to the generation of noise whilst driving and the possibility of suspension disconnection following a violent impact to the front axle and subsequent loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the swivel joint stems checked for the presence of play and will be replaced if any is found.
Vehicles affected
198 Scudo vehicles
Built
1 Jan 2007 to 31 Jan 2007

2005 1 recall

Routing of brake vacuum pipe may be incorrect

Launched 5 October 2005 DVSA recall R/2005/125

Defect
In some cases due to the non compliant routing of the brake servo vacuum supply pipe damage to the pipe may occur with the possibility that braking assistance might be reduced.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the subject pipe checked and re-routed. Should any damage be found the pipe will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
171 Scudo vehicles
Built
1 Feb 2005 to 28 Feb 2005

2003 2 recalls

Front hub security

Launched 5 September 2003 DVSA recall R/2003/141 Manufacturer ref. 4625

Defect
Front hub nut security pin may have been incorrectly fitted.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles check for correct fitment of pin and replace if necessary
Vehicles affected
31 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Feb 2003 to 30 Apr 2003
Also covers
  • Fiat Ulysse

Possible cracking of lower engine stabiliser rod

Launched 5 September 2003 DVSA recall R/2003/132 Manufacturer ref. 4706

Defect
The lower engine stabiliser rod may crack or break. This could result in detachment of the off side drive shaft on full lock.
Remedy
Inspect the stabiliser rod welding and fit a new rod where found necessary.
Vehicles affected
103 Scudo vehicles
Built
1 Apr 2003 to 30 Apr 2003

2002 3 recalls

Incorrect torque of wheel bolts

Launched 17 December 2002 DVSA recall R/2002/177 Manufacturer ref. 4525

Defect
The road wheel fixing bolts may not have been correctly torqued and could loosen over a period of use.
Remedy
Check the wheel fixing bolts for correct torque and tighten or renew as appropriate.
Vehicles affected
414 Scudo vehicles
Built
12 Oct 2002 to 23 Nov 2002

Possible loss of brake servo assistance

Launched 1 August 2002 DVSA recall R/2002/102 Manufacturer ref. 4436

Defect
There is a possibility that the control solenoids may not function in very cold temperatures resulting in loss of servo assistance.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and replace control solenoids and fit weather shield.
Vehicles affected
566 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2001 to 17 Jul 2002
Also covers
  • Fiat Ulysse

Steering arms may break

Launched 25 March 2002 DVSA recall R/2002/034 Manufacturer ref. 4422

Defect
There is a possibility that due to an incorrect specification the steering arms when subjected to unusual stress such as an impact may break.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and replace steering arms with correct specification type.
Vehicles affected
302 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2001 to 31 Dec 2001
Also covers
  • Fiat Ulysse

2001 1 recall

Vacuum pump drive pin

Launched 16 March 2001 DVSA recall R/2001/019 Manufacturer ref. 4341

Defect
Brake vacuum pump drive coupling dog may fail as a result of breakage. This could result in a loss of power assistance at the brake pedal.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles to fit a quality assured replacement drive pin to the vacuum pump.
Vehicles affected
2,318 Scudo vehicles
Built
1 Jan 1999 to 30 Jun 2000

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