Fiat Doblò recalls

20 official safety recalls for the Fiat Doblò from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Water pump pulley may detach

    Reported March 11, 2026Model years 2025–2026EU Safety Gate SR/00965/26

    The water pump pulley may slip, misaligning the timing belt and potentially stopping the engine. Its sprocket may detach from the shaft, leaving parts on the road and increasing the risk of an accident or injury. The recall remedy is to recall the product from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    The DV5R engine may experience a loss of power due to slippage of the water pump pulley. This slippage can cause misalignment of the timing belt, potentially resulting in engine shutdown. The sprocket of the water pump pulley may detach from the shaft, which can lead to the loss of parts on the road and increase the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by France

  2. Fuel rail nut may loosen and cause a leak

    Reported February 16, 2026Model years 2025DVSA recall R/2026/041276 vehicles affected

    A non-conforming fuel injection common rail may allow its nut to loosen and fuel to leak. The rail will be checked and, if necessary, replaced along with the high-pressure fuel pipes.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Fiat Professional 2025 Doblo and Scudo. Fuel injection common rail. Fuel leak
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    Check the fuel injection common rail and if necessary replace the rail and high-pressure fuel pipes.

  3. Instrument panel may show a black screen

    Reported February 13, 2026Model years 2023–2025DVSA recall R/2026/0332,194 vehicles affected

    A black screen on the instrument panel may make several functions unavailable to view. The in-vehicle infotainment software will be updated over the air.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Fiat Professional Scudo and Doblo. IVI software via OTA update.
    Defect
    Affected vehicle may face a black screen on the Instrument Panel Cluster with several functions not available to view.
    Remedy
    Update the In-Vehicle-Infotainment software via Over-the-Air.

  4. Tyre pressure label may show incorrect information

    Reported October 30, 2025Model years 2023–2025DVSA recall R/2025/31260 vehicles affected

    The tyre pressure label may contain incorrect or missing information and fail to meet regulatory requirements. The label will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Fiat Professional Doblo tyre label
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the tyre pressure label may show incorrect or missing information which does not meet regulatory requirements.
    Remedy
    Replace the tyre pressure label.

  5. Camshaft chain may break

    Reported July 3, 2025Model years 2021–2023EU Safety Gate SR/02657/25

    Oil carbonisation and high contact pressure can weaken the 7 mm camshaft chain until it breaks, causing engine failure and possible loss of vehicle control. The recall asks end users to return the product.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    Due to oil carbonisation and high contact pressure, the 7 mm camshaft chain resistance can be reduced. This may cause the camshaft chain to break, leading to an engine failure. This can cause a loss of vehicle's control and increase the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by France

  6. Engine software may cause loss of propulsion

    Reported March 24, 2025Model years 2023EU Safety Gate SR/01455/25

    Software may fail to prevent a sudden engine stop, leaving Ready mode unavailable after starting or causing loss of propulsion and an engine cut-out while driving, increasing accident and injury risk. The product is recalled from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    The software supposed to prevent the engine from stopping suddenly and to transmit data to customer service is not working properly. This can lead the ‘Ready’ mode to be unavailable after the vehicle has been started, to a propulsion's loss and to the engine suddenly cutting out while driving. This increases the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by France

  7. Engine software may not meet emissions requirements

    Reported June 18, 2024Model years 2022–2023DVSA recall R/2024/198EU Safety Gate A12/03178/24611 vehicles affected

    The engine control unit software may not meet regulatory requirements. The software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) Diagnosis issues
    Defect
    Affected vehicles may have been equipped with Engine Control Unit (ECU) software not fulfilling regulation requirements.
    Remedy
    Update to the ECU software.

  8. Tyre size may be incorrect on certificate

    Reported May 24, 2024Model years 2022–2023DVSA recall R/2024/182104 vehicles affected

    The Certificate of Conformity may show incorrect tyre size information. The certificate must be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Incorrect tyre size data on Certificate of Conformity (CoC)
    Defect
    Affected vehicles may display incorrect tyre size information on the Certificate of Conformity (CoC).
    Remedy
    The CoC must be replaced.

  9. Tyre load index may be below rear axle capacity

    Reported December 13, 2023Model years 2022–2023DVSA recall R/2023/318122 vehicles affected

    The tyre load index shown on the vehicle may be lower than the declared rear axle capacity. The vehicle label will be replaced and a Certificate of Conformity addendum supplied.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    VIN label and CoC addendum
    Defect
    Affected vehicles may have a tyre load index on the vehicle that is lower than the declared rear axle capacity.
    Remedy
    Replacement of the manufacturer's label fitted to the vehicle and supply the customer with an addendum to the COC (Certificate of Conformity).

  10. Air conditioning fault may cause engine shutdown

    Reported June 10, 2023Model years 2022DVSA recall R/2023/146518 vehicles affected

    An air conditioning compressor issue may shut down the powertrain, causing the engine not to start or to stall. Modified ECU software will be uploaded.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    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.
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    The repair is an upload of modified ECU software.

  11. Fuel return pipe may leak

    Reported April 24, 2023Model years 2022–2023DVSA recall R/2023/1251 vehicle affected

    Without protective tape, the fuel return pipe may deform and leak, creating a risk of fire in the engine compartment. Protective tape will be applied around the pipe.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    On affected vehicles diesel fuel leaks may possibly occur due to the vehicle being fitted with a fuel return pipe without protective tape. This could cause a potential deformation of the fuel return pipe and in extreme cases could lead to fuel leaks and the risk of fire in the engine compartment.
    Defect
    On affected vehicles diesel fuel leaks may possibly occur due to the vehicle being fitted with a fuel return pipe without protective tape. This could cause a potential deformation of the fuel return pipe and in extreme cases could lead to fuel leaks and the risk of fire in the engine compartment.
    Remedy
    The application of protective tape around the fuel return pipe.

  12. Brake vacuum pump may not function correctly

    Reported January 24, 2020Model years 2019DVSA recall R/2019/444429 vehicles affected

    The brake vacuum pump may not function correctly. A dealer will replace the pump.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP MAY NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY
    Defect
    The brake vacuum pump may not function correctly.
    Remedy
    Replace the brake vacuum pump of affected vehicles

  13. Brake servo pipe connector may fail

    Reported December 7, 2012Model years 2012DVSA recall R/2012/13915,475 vehicles affected

    A brake servo pipe connector may fail and reduce vacuum assistance, so the driver may need to apply more effort when braking. The remedy is to fit a new brake servo pipe.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    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.

  14. Body securing brackets may fail

    Reported March 14, 2012Model years 2011DVSA recall R/2012/03133 vehicles affected

    The lower brackets securing the body to the chassis may fail, leaving the body not fully secure. The brackets will be replaced with ones made to specification.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BODY SECURING BRACKETS MAY FAIL
    Defect
    The lower fastening brackets which secure the body to the chassis are not manufactured to specification. As a result the brackets may fail and render the body not fully secure.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the body securing brackets with ones manufactured to specification.

  15. Passenger airbag may reactivate unexpectedly

    Reported August 26, 2011Model years 2009–2011DVSA recall R/2011/0951,074 vehicles affected

    On vehicles with a comfort instrument panel, the passenger airbag may reactivate on its own after being deactivated. The software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY UNITENTIONALLY
    Defect
    On vehicles fitted with comfort instrument panel when the passenger's airbag has been deactivated it is possible in some cases that it will reactivate spontaneously.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to update the software.

  16. Anti-roll bar may affect vehicle stability

    Reported August 20, 2010Model years 2009–2010DVSA recall R/2010/092446 vehicles affected

    An anti-roll bar may not meet specifications, causing suspension noise and, in extreme cases, compromising vehicle stability. It will be replaced with a quality assured part.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLE STABILITY MAYBE AFFECTED
    Defect
    It has been established that the anti-roll bar may not conform to specification. This should result in a noise from the suspension but in extreme cases vehicle stability could be compromised.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and replace anti-roll bar with quality assured one.

  17. Vehicle capacity on plate may be incorrect

    Reported May 13, 2009Model years 2007–2008DVSA recall R/2009/048426 vehicles affected

    The manufacturer's plate may state a capacity of 8 hundred weight instead of 7 hundred weight. The plate will be checked and replaced with a correct one if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    MANUFACTURERS PLATE INFORMATION INCORRECT
    Defect
    The manufacturer's plate information may refer to vehicles with a capacity of 8 hundred weight rather than 7 hundred weight.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the manufacturer's plate with one that is correct to the vehicle.

  18. Steering shaft weld may be missing

    Reported August 25, 2006Model years 2006DVSA recall R/2006/138559 vehicles affected

    A missing weld at the steering shaft lower universal joint could cause loss of steering. Inspect the shaft and replace it if the weld is absent.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING
    Defect
    There is a possibility that the weld on the steering shaft at the lower universal joint fitting maybe absent. If there is an absent of the weld at the joint this may lead to a loss of steering.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and inspect steering shaft to ensure weld is present if not renew steering shaft.

  19. Wiring loom may cause unintended airbag deployment

    Reported April 15, 2002DVSA recall R/2002/0801,522 vehicles affected

    The wiring loom may chafe against the steering column and unintentionally deploy the driver's airbag. The remedy is to check the loom for damage and reposition it clear of the column.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    UNINTENDED DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG
    Defect
    The electrical wiring loom may chafe on the steering column and cause the unintentional deployment of the drivers air bag.
    Remedy
    Check wiring loom for damage and reposition it clear of the steering column.

  20. Accelerator pedal may not release properly

    Reported April 15, 2002DVSA recall R/2002/0771,377 vehicles affected

    The accelerator pedal may catch on its travel stop and prevent the engine from slowing when the pedal is released. A modified travel stop will be fitted.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ACCELERATOR PEDAL CONCERN
    Defect
    The accelerator pedal may foul on its travel limiting stop and prevent the engine from decellerating when the pedal is released.
    Remedy
    Fit a modified pedal travel limiting stop.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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