Fiat 500 recalls (DVSA)
DVSA has published 21 recalls for the Fiat 500, the most recent on 24 March 2025. A recall applies to the vehicles DVSA names by build date and VIN, not to every Fiat 500, so check any car you are looking at by registration on GOV.UK.
DVSA recalls for the Fiat 500, newest first
Build years covered: DVSA’s build dates for these recalls cover cars built in 2008 to 2018 and 2020 to 2023. One recall gives no complete build dates.
| Recall date | DVSA reference | Concern, in DVSA’s words | Build dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| R/2023/313 | Incorrect information on the registration document and CoC (certificate of Conformity) | Built Aug 2022 – Apr 2023 | |
| R/2024/144 | Reverse gear switch not functioning as intended. | Built Mar 2023 – Jul 2023 | |
| R/2023/283 | Front suspension control arm ball joint | Built Mar 2023 – May 2023 | |
| R/2022/268 | The positive lead on the auxiliary battery terminal may not be tightened correctly. | Built Jan 2022 – Jun 2022 | |
| R/2022/186 | Ineffective/incorrect tightening of a lock nut on the steering gear rod | Built Mar 2022 – May 2022 | |
| R/2021/311 | The drive shaft may fail due to a non-conformity in the material | Built Sep 2020 – Jun 2021 | |
| R/2021/018 | The start & stop system may not be set correctly and therefore may not comply with type approval requirements | Built Jun 2020 – Aug 2020 | |
| R/2019/159 | The right side of drive shaft may fail | Built Aug 2018 – Dec 2018 | |
| R/2018/026 | Instrument cluster may display incorrect information | Built Jul 2017 – Oct 2017 | |
| R/2017/297 | Replace electrical power steering | Built Sep 2017 | |
| R/2016/247 | Reduced brake performance | Built Sep 2016 – Oct 2016 | |
| R/2016/194 | Seat may not perform as expected during a collision | Built Dec 2015 – Mar 2016 | |
| R/2015/076 | Front seatbelts may not function as intended | Built Sep 2014 – Nov 2014 | |
| R/2014/088 | Interior and exterior vehicle lighting may fail | Built Sep 2011 – Jul 2014 | |
| R/2013/130 | Fuel may leak leading in extreme cases to fire | Built Feb 2013 – Apr 2013 | |
| R/2012/139 | Braking efficiency may be reduced | Built Jun 2012 – Sep 2012 | |
| R/2010/212 | Loss of steering control | Built Sep 2009 – Nov 2009 | |
| R/2010/117 | The wrong airbag may deploy in a collision | Built Dec 2009 – Aug 2010 | |
| R/2010/101 | Loss of steering control | DVSA gives no build dates | |
| R/2009/023 | Risk of rear brake lock up | Built Aug 2008 – Jan 2009 |
Older recalls (1 more)
| Recall date | DVSA reference | Concern, in DVSA’s words | Build dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| R/2008/181 | Fuel may leak from manifold | Built Sep 2008 – Oct 2008 |
DVSA files recalls for similar model names separately, and they are not counted above: 500 Abarth, 500 BEV.
How to check whether a particular Fiat 500 is affected
- Check the registration on GOV.UK’s free service, which answers for one vehicle. Check a vehicle recall on GOV.UK.
- Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done, such as an invoice or a confirmation from the manufacturer’s dealer.
- Use Autoza’s free registration check to see DVSA’s recall status beside the MOT history. “Unknown” is not the same as “no recalls”. Free registration check.
What a recall means
A recall is a repair a manufacturer offers for a fault found in a group of vehicles, and GOV.UK says you will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts. It stays with the vehicle, so on a used car what matters is whether the work has been done. This list says what DVSA has published for the model, not whether a particular car is affected. More about recalls.
Used Fiat 500 for sale on Autoza
Ask the seller about any recall work before you buy, and check the registration on GOV.UK.
Where this list comes from
Source: DVSA vehicle recalls file, downloaded 23 September 2026. Recalls DVSA has published since that date are not shown. DVSA’s check vehicle recalls service.
Autoza matched DVSA’s model names to this model. Where DVSA files a recall under a longer name, the table says so.
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