Fiat 500 recalls

On affected vehicles incorrect data has been entered on the registration document and correspondingly the Certificate of Conformity (CoC).

Fix: The registration document must be amended and a new CoC issued.

11,381 vehicles · built 22 Aug 2022 to 22 Apr 2023

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.

Fix: Check the reversing gear switch and replacement if required

387 vehicles · built 29 Mar 2023 to 17 Jul 2023

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.

Fix: Check installation of joint and if necessary correctly install joint.

• 500: 199 vehicles · built 31 Mar 2023 to 31 May 2023
• 500: vehicle count not given · built 31 Mar 2023 to 31 May 2023

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

Fix: 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.

6 vehicles · built 26 Jan 2022 to 3 Jun 2022

Vehicles may have been produced with ineffective/incorrect tightening of a lock nut on the steering gear rod.

Fix: Check for the correct tightening of the lock nut and check/adjust wheel alignment if tightening was required.

52 vehicles · built 21 Mar 2022 to 5 May 2022

The drive shaft joints may fail

Fix: Replace the drive shaft or shafts as required

1,705 vehicles · built 9 Sep 2020 to 30 Jun 2021

The Start & Stop system may not be set correctly and therefore may not comply with type approval requirements.

Fix: The proxi file must be updated to solve the non conformity.

24 vehicles · built 16 Jun 2020 to 10 Aug 2020

Drive shaft may fail.

Fix: Replace the right hand drive shaft

164 vehicles · built 13 Aug 2018 to 19 Dec 2018

Due to a nonconformity in the production process the instrument cluster may stick and display incorrect speed information.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace the instrument cluster.

680 vehicles · built 19 Jul 2017 to 7 Oct 2017

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.

Fix: Replace the Electrical Power Steering unit

42 vehicles · built 21 Sep 2017 to 29 Sep 2017

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.

Fix: 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.

1,665 vehicles · built 2 Sep 2016 to 18 Oct 2016

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.

Fix: 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).

1,045 vehicles · built 7 Dec 2015 to 31 Mar 2016

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.

Fix: Recall all the affected vehicles to check the link and if required replace it.

1,041 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2014 to 20 Nov 2014

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.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to provide additional security of the wiring loom.

91,448 vehicles · built 12 Sep 2011 to 8 Jul 2014

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.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel pump feed protection bracket and reposition the fuel feed pipe.

271 vehicles · built 14 Feb 2013 to 10 Apr 2013

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.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a new brake servo pipe.

3,095 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2012 to 30 Sep 2012

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.

Fix: To check the shaft for the presence of the 2 'Stake' markings.

• 500: 544 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2009 to 30 Nov 2009
• 500: 544 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2009 to 31 Dec 2009

In the case of a side impact the wrong airbag could deploy as a result of a software non-compliance.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to apply a software update.

29,130 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2009 to 31 Aug 2010

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.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary fit a bolt affixed with pre applied locking compound.

47 vehicles

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.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject bolts checked and tightened to the correct specification.

3,020 vehicles · built 1 Aug 2008 to 31 Jan 2009

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.

Fix: 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.

1,893 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2008 to 31 Oct 2008