Fiat Ducato recalls
DVSA has published 36 safety recalls that name the Fiat Ducato since 1998, 11 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 91,429 UK vehicles of this model.
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DUCATO · fiat professional 2025/2026 ducato (290/295). fuel pipe leak
13 Feb 2026 · R/2026/044
Affected vehicles may have been fitted with fuel return pipes not according to specification which can lead to a fuel leak.
Fix: Check the fuel return pipes and replace if necessary.
680 vehicles · built 9 May 2025 to 11 Dec 2025
DUCATO · fiat professional ducato. instrument panel cluster software
4 Sep 2025 · R/2025/320
On affected vehicles the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) function may remain deactivated in a specific use case. If the customer seeks to reactivate the AEB after previously deactivating it during the same driving cycle (key on/off) it will remain deactivated however the icon on the cluster to alert about deactivation remains off. This does not meet regulatory requirements.
Fix: Update front camera software.
447 vehicles · built 7 Oct 2024 to 11 Mar 2025
DUCATO · fiat ducato may have been fitted with the incorrect radio
22 Nov 2024 · R/2024/402
Affected vehicles may have been fitted with the incorrect radio. The radio fitted does not have rear view camera functionality and therefore may not comply with regulatory requirements.
Fix: Replace the radio.
11 vehicles · built 4 Apr 2024 to 17 Jul 2024
DUCATO · fiat ducato 2024. proxy update. vehicle does not comply to emission regulatory requirements
13 Sep 2024 · R/2024/334
Affected vehicles may have the urea system management menu missing from the instrument panel. This may result in warning messages not being displayed on the instrument panel cluster depending on the urea level. In this condition the vehicle does not comply to emission regulatory requirements.
Fix: Check and if necessary install modified software.
14 vehicles · built 6 Mar 2024 to 6 Mar 2024
DUCATO · certain kinds of vehicle acceleration could cause the speed limiter to turn off.
7 Oct 2022 · R/2022/263
Certain kinds of vehicle acceleration could cause the speed limiter to turn off.
Fix: Update the software of engine control module.
3 vehicles · built 21 Oct 2020 to 16 Jul 2022
DUCATO · due to a nonconformity in production the side marker lights are not functioning
10 Feb 2022 · R/2022/022
Due to a nonconformity in production the side marker lights are not functioning.
Fix: The proxy file of the vehicle must be updated to allow the marker lights to function as intended.
213 vehicles · built 27 Mar 2021 to 22 Nov 2021
DUCATO · due to a nonconformity in production the swivel plates on which the two front seats are anchored must be replaced
20 Oct 2021 · R/2021/327
Due to a nonconformity in production the swivel plates on which the two front seats are anchored must be�replaced.
Fix: Replace the swivel plates onto which the front seats are anchored.
5 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2021 to 31 Jul 2021
DUCATO · the third (high level) brake light may not function
1 Oct 2021 · R/2021/310
The third (high level) brake light may not function.
Fix: Update the software to activate the third brake light function.
170 vehicles · built 28 Apr 2021 to 3 Aug 2021
DUCATO · non conforming steering knuckles may have been fitted
5 Mar 2021 · R/2021/034
Non-conforming steering knuckles may have been fitted.
Fix: Check the installed steering knuckles and replace if necessary.
2,633 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2019 to 29 Oct 2020
DUCATO · the drive axle may touch the wiring
24 Jan 2020 · R/2019/441
The drive axle may touch the wiring with consequent damage to the wiring.
Fix: Check the correct layout of the wiring inspect its condition and reposition or replace as necessary
196 vehicles · built 26 Sep 2018 to 14 Nov 2019
DUCATO · the brake line retaining clip may not be fixed correctly to the tucker on the dashboard
3 Jan 2020 · R/2019/360
The brake line (pipe) may not be fixed correctly
Fix: Check the clip is fixed correctly and replace damaged brake pipes
24,484 vehicles · built 31 Oct 2014 to 16 Jul 2019
DUCATO · potential movement of the battery
30 Aug 2019 · R/2019/284
Potential movement of the battery and consequent breakage of the battery wires.
Fix: A battery spacer must be fitted
77 vehicles · built 14 Mar 2019 to 19 Jun 2019
DUCATO · intercooler sleeve may become detached
10 May 2019 · R/2019/103
The intercooler sleeve may detach from the throttle body
Fix: Replace the current sleeve and respective metal bands with modified parts.
3,630 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2018 to 14 Mar 2019
DUCATO · possible interference between fuel supply and return lines
3 Apr 2019 · R/2019/090
Possible interference between the fuel supply and return lines.
Fix: Reposition the pipes to avoid interference.
251 vehicles · built 24 Aug 2018 to 1 Feb 2019
DUCATO · intercooler sleeve may detach from the throttle body
16 Mar 2018 · R/2018/038
The intercooler sleeve may detach from the throttle body. The engine management warning light will illuminate and a loss of power may occur.
Fix: On affected vehicles replace the current retainer with a new version to ensure the sleeve connection between intercooler sleeve and throttle body.
9,904 vehicles · built 17 Feb 2016 to 13 Sep 2017
DUCATO · egr pipe could fracture due to a potential non-conformity
30 Nov 2017 · R/2017/283
The EGR pipe could fracture due to a potential non-conformity the fractured pipe may damage the alternator resulting in a loss of battery voltage and potentially a loss of engine power.
Fix: The pipe must be checked and if incorrect replaced with a new part.
4,486 vehicles · built 17 Feb 2016 to 13 Sep 2017
DUCATO · camshaft may fail
6 Mar 2017 · R/2017/085
Due to an error in the production process the engine camshaft may break.
Fix: Check affected vehicles and where necessary replace the camshaft.
239 vehicles · built 14 Dec 2016 to 9 Feb 2017
DUCATO · electronic systems may be deactivated
22 Jan 2016 · R/2015/255
In some circumstances the driver and passenger may experience consequent switching off of the instrument panel light and possible deactivation of other electronic systems such as the ABS and airbags. The concern is caused by loose connections at the ignition switch contact holder block.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the ignition switch contact holder block.
5,303 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2014 to 11 Dec 2015
DUCATO · power steering pump may fail
29 Dec 2015 · R/2015/217
The batch number of the power steering pump must be checked and if found to be from a faulty batch replaced. On the faulty batches there is nonconformity of the external supply and in certain circumstances the power steering pump may fail causing the driver to use additional input to steer the vehicle therefore delaying the directional movement of the vehicle.
Fix: Check the production date of the pump and if the power steering pump is from a faulty batch replace the pump.
118 vehicles · built 16 Sep 2015 to 19 Oct 2015
DUCATO · loss of control
22 May 2015 · R/2015/090
The tyres fitted to affected vehicles are incompatible with the weight capacity of the vehicle. This may cause a tyre failure due to incorrect loading of the vehicle.
Fix: Replace existing tyres with those of a load index compatible with the vehicle's weight capacity.
61 vehicles · built 15 Jan 2014 to 4 Feb 2014
DUCATO · rear axle may move
24 Oct 2011 · R/2011/139
It is possible the rear axle leaf spring retaining bolts were not tightened to the correct specification during production. This could allow movement between the axle and leaf spring. In extreme circumstances this could cause the vehicle to lose control.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to replace the U bolts with new items and tighten them to the correct specification.
8 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2011 to 30 Sep 2011
DUCATO · spare wheel may detach
2 Sep 2011 · R/2011/098
The spare wheel located under the vehicle may become detached from the vehicle.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the spare wheel lifting and securing mechanism.
8,704 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2006 to 31 Mar 2010
DUCATO · brakes may fail
7 Dec 2007 · R/2007/172
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.
Fix: 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.
336 vehicles · built 16 Oct 2007 to 14 Nov 2007
DUCATO · steering could become increasingly stiff.
23 Nov 2007 · R/2007/153
It has been identified that; due to a possible lack of lubricant between the steering rack and pinion the steering may become increasingly stiff to operate. This can eventually lead to damage to the steering rack teeth. As a consequence the steering operation of the vehicle may become increasingly difficult.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the steering rack inspected for damage. If no damage is evident the rack and pinion will be lubricated. Should any damage be in evidence the steering rack will be replaced.
5,427 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2006 to 30 Jun 2007
DUCATO · tyre valve may break causing rapid deflation (steel wheels)
23 Nov 2007 · R/2007/150
It has been identified that due to manufacture from an incorrect material the tyre inflation valve may break. Should this occur rapid deflation of the tyre and possible vehicle instability would occur.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the tyre inflation valve replaced on all steel wheels including the spare.
368 vehicles · built 1 Aug 2007 to 30 Sep 2007
DUCATO · front windscreen wipers may become inoperative
23 Nov 2007 · R/2007/152
It has been identified that the possibility exists that water may ingress into the front windscreen wiper motor. Should this occur the wipers may become inoperative. In conditions of poor visibility this may result in impaired driver visibility.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the front windscreen wiper motor fitted with a protective cover.
3,253 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2006 to 31 Dec 2006
DUCATO · possibility of reduced braking performance
18 May 2007 · R/2007/059
Due to the inlet filter for the EGR valve being in an exposed position there is a possibility of water entering the brake servo vacuum pipe. This could result in the possibility of ice forming in the brake servo vacuum pipe in conditions of low ambient temperature. As a consequence this may lead to reduced servo assistance to the braking system.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the EGR solenoids checked for the presence of separate air filters. If theses are not evident new solenoids with separate air filters will be fitted.
4,535 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2001 to 31 Jan 2005
DUCATO · dropside panel may detach
9 Mar 2007 · R/2007/011
It has been identified that the possibility exists that breakage of the dropside hinge fastening plate may occur on vehicles fitted with a factory installed dropside body. This can result in the detachment of the dropside panel.
Fix: Subject vehicles will be recalled at which time the hinge fastening plates will be changed.
29 vehicles · built 1 May 2006 to 31 Jul 2006
DUCATO · u-bolts on rear axle may break
11 Aug 2006 · R/2006/120
The U bolts securing the leaf spring to the rear axle may not have been tightened to the correct torque. This may result in the U bolts breaking.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the U bolts checked to ensure there is no damage and that they have been tightened to the correct torque.
117 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2006 to 28 Feb 2006
DUCATO · possibility of loss of brake fluids and extended pedal travel
1 Oct 2004 · R/2004/181
The brake hoses may chafe on the wheel aches and in extreme cases cause a brake fluid leak. The driver will be informed of the defect by the illumination of a warning lamp on the dashboard. If ignored then this will result in longer than expected stopping distances.
Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and visually inspect the front brake hoses reinforcement and protection. The brake hoses if worn will be replaced.
4,322 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2004 to 12 Mar 2004
DUCATO · possibility that the accelerator pedal could foul on the floor
30 May 2004 · R/2004/079
Possibility that the accelerator may foul on the floor mounted pedal stop
Fix: Recall likely to be affected vehicles and fit a modified throttle pedal stop.
3,770 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2001 to 1 Apr 2003
DUCATO · interior fan wiring may chafe on dashboard support
5 Feb 2003 · R/2003/027
The interior fan wiring may chafe on a dashboard support. This could result in a short circuit and a fire in the fan unit.
Fix: Fit additional insulation and protection to the fan electrical wiring.
1,634 vehicles · built 1 May 2001 to 30 Apr 2002
DUCATO · water ingress to abs control unit
9 Dec 2002 · R/2002/169
Water may enter the ABS (antilock brake) control unit through a harness connector. This will cause the ABS control unit to malfunction and the fault warning lamp to illuminate.
Fix: Fit a new ABS wiring harness which has watertight connectors.
19 vehicles · built 1 May 2002 to 30 Apr 2002
DUCATO · handbrake concern
15 Apr 2002 · R/2002/079
The handbrake cable may have been incorrectly fitted and could become disconnected from the rear brake mechanism. This would result in the handbrake becoming ineffective.
Fix: Check that the handbrake cable is correctly connected to the rear brake mechanism and fit a new cable where it is not.
186 vehicles
DUCATO · fuel tank mountings
10 Jan 2001 · R/2000/116
Fuel tank rear mountings may not inadequately secure the tank with a risk of possible disengagement.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and fit reinforcement plates to rear tank mountings.
5,348 vehicles · built 1 Aug 1999 to 31 Mar 2000
DUCATO · possible reduction in brake servo assistance
20 Mar 1998 · R/1997/086
On batteries fitted with non-watertight caps rainwater from the windscreen may run into the battery and result in a leakage of battery contents. This leakage may damage the adjacent fabric reinforced rubber brake servo pipe and reduce or cancel the servo assistance available when braking.
Fix: Affected vehicles are being recalled to have a cover fitted to the battery and checking of the brake servo pipe for damage.
448 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1994 to 31 Dec 1996
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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.