Fiat Scudo recalls
DVSA has published 37 safety recalls that name the Fiat Scudo since 2001, 13 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 20,908 UK vehicles of this model.
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DOBLO, SCUDO · fiat professional 2025 doblo and scudo. fuel injection common rail. fuel leak
16 Feb 2026 · R/2026/041
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.
Fix: Check the fuel injection common rail and if necessary replace the rail and high-pressure fuel pipes.
180 vehicles · built 3 Oct 2025 to 31 Dec 2025
DOBLO, SCUDO · fiat professional scudo and doblo. ivi software via ota update.
13 Feb 2026 · R/2026/033
Affected vehicle may face a black screen on the Instrument Panel Cluster with several functions not available to view.
Fix: Update the In-Vehicle-Infotainment software via Over-the-Air.
1,426 vehicles · built 25 Aug 2023 to 8 May 2025
SCUDO · engine control module calibration low in-use performance-ratio
9 Dec 2025 · R/2025/507
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.
Fix: Update the ECM software calibration
192 vehicles · built 30 Nov 2022 to 26 Sep 2024
SCUDO · fiat scudo. multifunction screen fixings.
19 Dec 2024 · R/2024/426
On affected vehicles the radio display screen may be incorrectly secured.
Fix: Check the fixing of the screen and add any missing fixings.
656 vehicles · built 21 Mar 2024 to 14 Oct 2024
SCUDO · fiat scudo seat fixing
29 Nov 2024 · R/2024/458
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
Fix: On the affected vehicles seat fixings will be reworked
75 vehicles · built 29 Aug 2024 to 8 Oct 2024
SCUDO · fiat scudo rear suspension springs
13 Sep 2024 · R/2024/325
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.
Fix: Replace both rear springs.
80 vehicles · built 19 Feb 2024 to 28 Jun 2024
SCUDO · ground connections
14 Jun 2024 · R/2024/226
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.
Fix: Check and re-tighten the ground connections.
3 vehicles · built 15 Apr 2023 to 29 Jan 2024
SCUDO · the calibration for urea pump diagnostics in the ecu (engine control unit) is not fulfilling regulation requirement
29 Sep 2023 · R/2023/268
The calibration for urea pump diagnostics in the ECU (Engine Control Unit) is not fulfilling the regulation requirement.
Fix: Update to the ECU (engine control unit) calibration software.
273 vehicles · built 19 Jan 2022 to 10 Jan 2023
DOBLO E, SCUDO E · 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.
10 Jun 2023 · R/2023/146
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.
Fix: The repair is an upload of modified ECU software.
259 vehicles · built 2 Feb 2022 to 23 Sep 2022
SCUDO · on the affected vehicle the tightening torque applied to the steering rack during production may be insufficient.
23 Mar 2023 · R/2023/093
On the affected vehicle the tightening torque applied to the steering rack during production may be insufficient.
Fix: The repair is replacement of the left steering pinion tie rod retainer nut and apply the correct torque.
1 vehicle · built 3 Nov 2022 to 14 Dec 2022
SCUDO · incorrectly positioned fuel pipe
10 Nov 2022 · R/2022/305
Some vehicles may have been equipped with an incorrectly positioned fuel pipe.
Fix: Check fuel pipe positioning correct if necessary and fit protective sleeve.
4 vehicles · built 22 Nov 2021 to 25 Jul 2022
SCUDO · a high voltage harness connector might not be to the correct specification
9 Sep 2022 · R/2022/219
A High Voltage Harness connector might not be to the correct specification
Fix: Check the connector and if required replace the harness.
11 vehicles · built 28 Mar 2022 to 29 Apr 2022
SCUDO · vehicles may have been fitted with the front crossmember incorrectly tightened
9 Sep 2022 · R/2022/240
Vehicles may have been fitted with the front crossmember incorrectly tightened.
Fix: Check and tighten the bolts on the front crossmember to the prescribed torque. Replacement of the steering rack if necessary.
2 vehicles · built 2 Mar 2022 to 2 Mar 2022
SCUDO · the ballast support bracket welded to the rear floor coud break
17 Oct 2019 · R/2019/310
The ballast support bracket welded to the rear floor could break
Fix: Add two new fixings for each ballast support
345 vehicles · built 26 Jun 2013 to 13 Jul 2016
SCUDO · airbag may deploy incorrectly
23 Sep 2016 · R/2016/193
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.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the airbag inflator.
6 vehicles · built 2 May 2016 to 27 Jul 2016
SCUDO · fuel may leak
4 Dec 2015 · R/2015/213
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.
Fix: Check the condition of the heated diesel filter cover and connector. If deteriorated or damaged replace the cover or connector.
674 vehicles · built 3 Sep 2012 to 27 Aug 2015
SCUDO · potential fire
6 Mar 2015 · R/2015/030
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.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel return pipe.
492 vehicles · built 28 Jul 2011 to 10 Apr 2014
SCUDO · braking efficiency may be affected
26 Feb 2014 · R/2014/018
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.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the front brake discs.
49 vehicles · built 29 Aug 2013 to 13 Sep 2013
SCUDO · front wiper may fail
26 Feb 2014 · R/2014/019
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.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and check the manufacturing date of the wiper motor and add a supplementary earth wiring harness if necessary.
49 vehicles · built 8 Jul 2013 to 24 Sep 2013
SCUDO · loss of steering
15 Sep 2013 · R/2013/102
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.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary refit the steering column correctly to the steering wheel shaft.
16 vehicles · built 15 Jun 2011 to 28 Nov 2011
SCUDO · rear suspension may fail
19 Mar 2012 · R/2012/035
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.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary replace the coil spring.
2 vehicles
SCUDO · power assistance to steering may be lost
7 Oct 2011 · R/2011/130
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.
Fix: 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.
387 vehicles
SCUDO · fuel may leak
6 May 2011 · R/2011/037
The fuel return pipe on 2.0 16v JTD engine variants may interfere with the engine mounting and/or fuel filter.
Fix: Check and re-route the pipe and fit a protective sheath.
17 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2010 to 30 Nov 2010
SCUDO · braking efficiency may be affected
8 Oct 2010 · R/2010/138
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.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles to check rod and replace if found not to meet conformity.
251 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2010 to 30 Jun 2010
SCUDO · fire may occur
4 Jun 2010 · R/2010/052
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.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a holding fastener to the fuel return pipe.
1,463 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2006 to 31 Oct 2007
SCUDO · braking performance maybe affected
4 Jun 2010 · R/2010/049
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.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles to fit a gasket to the back plate where the handbrake cable enters the brake drum through the back plate.
21 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2007 to 31 Jul 2009
SCUDO · headlights may fail
4 Jun 2010 · R/2010/047
The headlights may fail because of a Body Control Computer software problem.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to update the software.
5,384 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2006 to 31 Oct 2007
SCUDO · brake pedal may need increased force during application
3 Sep 2009 · R/2009/077
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.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace pump.
4,329 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2006 to 31 Mar 2009
SCUDO · accelerator may stick
9 Jan 2009 · R/2008/180
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.
Fix: 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.
158 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2008 to 30 Apr 2008
SCUDO · steering swivel joint may fail resulting in loss of vehicle control
13 Aug 2007 · R/2007/113
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.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the swivel joint stems checked for the presence of play and will be replaced if any is found.
198 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2007 to 31 Jan 2007
SCUDO · routing of brake vacuum pipe may be incorrect
5 Oct 2005 · R/2005/125
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.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject pipe checked and re-routed. Should any damage be found the pipe will be replaced.
171 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2005 to 28 Feb 2005
SCUDO, ULYSSE · front hub security
5 Sep 2003 · R/2003/141
Front hub nut security pin may have been incorrectly fitted.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles check for correct fitment of pin and replace if necessary
31 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2003 to 30 Apr 2003
SCUDO · possible cracking of lower engine stabiliser rod
5 Sep 2003 · R/2003/132
The lower engine stabiliser rod may crack or break. This could result in detachment of the off side drive shaft on full lock.
Fix: Inspect the stabiliser rod welding and fit a new rod where found necessary.
103 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2003 to 30 Apr 2003
SCUDO · incorrect torque of wheel bolts
17 Dec 2002 · R/2002/177
The road wheel fixing bolts may not have been correctly torqued and could loosen over a period of use.
Fix: Check the wheel fixing bolts for correct torque and tighten or renew as appropriate.
414 vehicles · built 12 Oct 2002 to 23 Nov 2002
SCUDO, ULYSSE · possible loss of brake servo assistance
1 Aug 2002 · R/2002/102
There is a possibility that the control solenoids may not function in very cold temperatures resulting in loss of servo assistance.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace control solenoids and fit weather shield.
566 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2001 to 17 Jul 2002
SCUDO, ULYSSE · steering arms may break
25 Mar 2002 · R/2002/034
There is a possibility that due to an incorrect specification the steering arms when subjected to unusual stress such as an impact may break.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace steering arms with correct specification type.
302 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2001 to 31 Dec 2001
SCUDO · vacuum pump drive pin
16 Mar 2001 · R/2001/019
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.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles to fit a quality assured replacement drive pin to the vacuum pump.
2,318 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1999 to 30 Jun 2000
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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.