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Fiat 500 Recalls

There are currently 20 safety recalls out on the Fiat 500. To find out whether your car is affected, you'll need to find your car's VIN number.

How to find your VIN

The VIN can often be found on the lower-left corner of the dashboard, in front of the steering wheel.

You can read the number by looking through the windshield. The VIN may also appear in a number of other locations:

  • Front of the engine block. This should be easy to spot by opening the bonnet, and looking at the front of the engine.
  • Front of the car frame, near the container that holds windshield washer fluid.
  • Rear wheel well. Try looking up, directly above the tyre.
  • Inside the driver-side doorjamb. Open the door, and look underneath where the side-view mirror would be located if the door was shut.
  • Driver-side doorpost. Open the door, and look near the spot where the door latches, not too far from the seatbelt return.
  • Underneath the spare tyre.
VIN Location Diagram

If you still can't locate the VIN, try consulting your vehicle manual. Or, call a dealership or the manufacturer and request guidance.

Step 2 - See if your car is affected
  • Announcement date:
    23/09/2022
    Recalls number:
    R/2022/268
    VIN start:
    *********NJG00937
    VIN end:
    *********NJG44634
    Car Build Date:
    26/01/2022 - 03/06/2022
    Concern:
    The Positive Lead On The Auxiliary Battery Terminal May Not Be Tightened Correctly.
    Defect:
    The positive lead on the auxiliary battery terminal may not be tightened correctly
    Remedy:
    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.
  • Announcement date:
    09/09/2022
    Recalls number:
    R/2022/186
    VIN start:
    *********NJG14513
    VIN end:
    *********NJG18145
    Car Build Date:
    21/03/2022 - 05/05/2022
    Concern:
    Ineffective/incorrect Tightening Of A Lock Nut On The Steering Gear Rod
    Defect:
    Vehicles may have been produced with ineffective/incorrect tightening of a lock nut on the steering gear rod.
    Remedy:
    Check for the correct tightening of the lock nut and check/adjust wheel alignment if tightening was required.
  • Announcement date:
    01/10/2021
    Recalls number:
    R/2021/311
    VIN start:
    *********0JE11019
    VIN end:
    *********0JE39085
    Car Build Date:
    09/09/2020 - 30/06/2021
    Concern:
    The Drive Shaft May Fail Due To A Non-conformity In The Material
    Defect:
    The drive shaft joints may fail
    Remedy:
    Replace the drive shaft or shafts as required
  • Announcement date:
    12/02/2021
    Recalls number:
    R/2021/018
    VIN start:
    *********0JD77396
    VIN end:
    *********0JD80992
    Car Build Date:
    16/06/2020 - 10/08/2020
    Concern:
    The Start & Stop System May Not Be Set Correctly And Therefore May Not Comply With Type Approval Requirements
    Defect:
    The Start & Stop system may not be set correctly and therefore may not comply with type approval requirements.
    Remedy:
    The proxi file must be updated to solve the non conformity.
  • Announcement date:
    26/06/2019
    Recalls number:
    R/2019/159
    VIN start:
    **********JB11886
    VIN end:
    **********JB25994
    Car Build Date:
    13/08/2018 - 19/12/2018
    Concern:
    The Right Side Of Drive Shaft May Fail
    Defect:
    Drive shaft may fail.
    Remedy:
    Replace the right hand drive shaft
  • Announcement date:
    02/03/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/026
    VIN start:
    0J843082
    VIN end:
    0J858977
    Car Build Date:
    19/07/2017 - 07/10/2017
    Concern:
    Instrument Cluster May Display Incorrect Information
    Defect:
    Due to a nonconformity in the production process the instrument cluster may stick and display incorrect speed information.
    Remedy:
    On affected vehicles replace the instrument cluster.
  • Announcement date:
    19/12/2017
    Recalls number:
    R/2017/297
    VIN start:
    ZFA3120000J871779
    VIN end:
    ZFA3120000J878620
    Car Build Date:
    21/09/2017 - 29/09/2017
    Concern:
    Replace Electrical Power Steering
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Replace the Electrical Power Steering unit
  • Announcement date:
    25/11/2016
    Recalls number:
    R/2016/247
    VIN start:
    ZFA3120000J658682
    VIN end:
    ZFA3120000J664976
    Car Build Date:
    02/09/2016 - 18/10/2016
    Concern:
    Reduced Brake Performance
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
  • Announcement date:
    23/09/2016
    Recalls number:
    R/2016/194
    VIN start:
    ZFA3120000J516856
    VIN end:
    ZFA3120000J526998
    Car Build Date:
    07/12/2015 - 31/03/2016
    Concern:
    Seat May Not Perform As Expected During A Collision
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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).
  • Announcement date:
    10/04/2015
    Recalls number:
    R/2015/076
    VIN start:
    ZFA3120000J281973
    VIN end:
    ZFA3120000J286259
    Car Build Date:
    01/09/2014 - 20/11/2014
    Concern:
    Front Seatbelts May Not Function As Intended
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Recall all the affected vehicles to check the link and if required replace it.
  • Announcement date:
    22/09/2014
    Recalls number:
    R/2014/088
    VIN start:
    ZFA31200000757836
    VIN end:
    ZFA31200000997473
    Car Build Date:
    12/09/2011 - 08/07/2014
    Concern:
    Interior And Exterior Vehicle Lighting May Fail
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Recall all affected vehicles to provide additional security of the wiring loom.
  • Announcement date:
    22/09/2014
    Recalls number:
    R/2014/088
    VIN start:
    ZFA3120000J000001
    VIN end:
    ZFA3120000J201532
    Car Build Date:
    12/09/2011 - 08/07/2014
    Concern:
    Interior And Exterior Vehicle Lighting May Fail
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Recall all affected vehicles to provide additional security of the wiring loom.
  • Announcement date:
    05/01/2014
    Recalls number:
    R/2013/130
    VIN start:
    ZFA19900005000090
    VIN end:
    ZFA19900005042680
    Car Build Date:
    14/02/2013 - 10/04/2013
    Concern:
    Fuel May Leak Leading In Extreme Cases To Fire
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel pump feed protection bracket and reposition the fuel feed pipe.
  • Announcement date:
    07/12/2012
    Recalls number:
    R/2012/139
    VIN start:
    ZFA31200000878089
    VIN end:
    ZFA31200000890578
    Car Build Date:
    01/06/2012 - 30/09/2012
    Concern:
    Braking Efficiency May Be Reduced
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a new brake servo pipe.
  • Announcement date:
    13/12/2010
    Recalls number:
    R/2010/212
    VIN start:
    ZFA16900001545643
    VIN end:
    ZFA16900001596187
    Car Build Date:
    01/09/2009 - 30/11/2009
    Concern:
    Loss Of Steering Control
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    To check the shaft for the presence of the 2 'Stake' markings.
  • Announcement date:
    13/12/2010
    Recalls number:
    R/2010/212
    VIN start:
    ZFA31200000396248
    VIN end:
    ZFA31200000438371
    Car Build Date:
    01/10/2009 - 31/12/2009
    Concern:
    Loss Of Steering Control
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    To check the shaft for the presence of the 2 'Stake' markings.
  • Announcement date:
    01/10/2010
    Recalls number:
    R/2010/117
    VIN start:
    ZFA31200000445144
    VIN end:
    ZFA31200000576109
    Car Build Date:
    01/12/2009 - 31/08/2010
    Concern:
    The Wrong Airbag May Deploy In A Collision
    Defect:
    In the case of a side impact the wrong airbag could deploy as a result of a software non-compliance.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to apply a software update.
  • Announcement date:
    10/09/2010
    Recalls number:
    R/2010/101
    VIN start:
    ZFA31200000549070
    VIN end:
    ZFA31200000550399
    Car Build Date:
    01/01/1970 - 01/01/1970
    Concern:
    Loss Of Steering Control
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary fit a bolt affixed with pre applied locking compound.
  • Announcement date:
    06/04/2009
    Recalls number:
    R/2009/023
    VIN start:
    ZFA31200000206893
    VIN end:
    ZFA31200000279954
    Car Build Date:
    01/08/2008 - 31/01/2009
    Concern:
    Risk Of Rear Brake Lock Up
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Recalled vehicles will have the subject bolts checked and tightened to the correct specification.
  • Announcement date:
    09/01/2009
    Recalls number:
    R/2008/181
    VIN start:
    ZFA31200000202179
    VIN end:
    ZFA31200000223226
    Car Build Date:
    01/09/2008 - 31/10/2008
    Concern:
    Fuel May Leak From Manifold
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
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