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Fiat Abarth recalls

DVSA has published 7 safety recalls that name the Fiat Abarth since 2005, 0 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 71,523 UK vehicles of this model.

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All Fiat Abarth recalls, newest first

  1. 124 SPIDER, ABARTH · first gear could be engaged whilst the vehicle is in motion and the shift lever in the d position

    25 Jun 2019 · R/2019/158

    First gear could be engaged with the vehicle in motion and the shift lever in the D position.

    Fix: Update the transmission control module software

    937 vehicles · built 6 Jun 2016 to 27 Apr 2019

  2. ABARTH · door panel may cause injury

    15 Mar 2013 · R/2013/027

    In the event of a side impact on a small number of vehicles fitted with the Sabelt seat option the door side panels may break in an unsuitable way and possibly cause injury to the occupants.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the door panels.

    23 vehicles · built 1 Aug 2012 to 30 Sep 2012

  3. ABARTH, PUNTO, PUNTO GRANDE · fire may occur

    28 Mar 2011 · R/2011/023

    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.

    Fix: Repair to inspect and repair the wiring using industry accepted soldered connectors

    8,138 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2009 to 31 Mar 2010

  4. 500, ABARTH, PANDA · loss of steering control

    13 Dec 2010 · R/2010/212

    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.

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

  5. 500, ABARTH, PUNTO, PUNTO GRANDE · the wrong airbag may deploy in a collision

    1 Oct 2010 · R/2010/117

    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.

    • ABARTH: 29,130 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2009 to 31 Aug 2010
    • ABARTH: 29,130 vehicles · built 1 May 2010 to 31 Aug 2010

  6. 500, ABARTH, PANDA · loss of steering control

    10 Sep 2010 · R/2010/101

    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

  7. ABARTH, STILO · possible loss of steering

    11 Jul 2005 · R/2005/043

    Excess play between steering rack and pinion leading to noise and possible loss of steering when parking.

    Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the steering pinion bearing preload adjusted or the steering rack assembly will be replaced as necessary

    3,030 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2002 to 1 Dec 2003

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Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.