Fiat Tipo recalls

5 official safety recalls for the Fiat Tipo 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. Tyre size may be incorrect on certificate

    Reported May 24, 2024Model years 2021–2023DVSA 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.

  2. Faulty 48-volt battery may lose function or overheat

    Reported July 6, 2023Model years 2023DVSA recall R/2023/168136 vehicles affected

    A faulty 48-volt battery may lose function and could undergo thermal runaway if water enters. The PBU valve code will be checked and the battery replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Affected vehicles may have been fitted with a faulty 48-volt battery. This may lead to a loss of the functionality of the battery. This may result in a risk of thermal run away in the case of water infiltration.
    Defect
    Affected vehicles may have been fitted with a faulty 48-volt battery. This may lead to a loss of the functionality of the battery. This may result in a risk of thermal run away in the case of water infiltration.
    Remedy
    The repair is a check of the PBU valve code and replacement of the 48-volt battery if necessary.

  3. Airbag system may be inactive without warning

    Reported April 22, 2021Model years 2020–2021DVSA recall R/2021/093620 vehicles affected

    A software fault may leave the airbag system inactive without a warning on the instrument panel. The airbag control module and instrument panel software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FAULT IN THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE
    Defect
    Due to a fault in the airbag control module software the airbag system may fail to be active without this being indicated on the instrument panel.
    Remedy
    Carry out an update to the airbag control module and instrument panel software.

  4. Driver airbag may fail to deploy

    Reported June 23, 2017Model years 2016–2017DVSA recall R/2017/16411 vehicles affected

    An incorrectly manufactured inflator initiator may not ignite when deployment voltage is supplied, so the driver airbag may not deploy in a crash requiring it, increasing injury risk. The driver airbag unit will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    DRIVER AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY
    Defect
    The driver�s airbag was manufactured with an incorrectly manufactured airbag inflator initiator that may not ignite when a deployment voltage is provided to the initiator. As a result vehicles may experience a �non-deployment� of the driver airbag during a crash event warranting an airbag deployment which could increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the driver airbag unit (initiator included) with a quality assured unit.

  5. Steering wheel airbag wiring may cause deployment

    Reported December 23, 2016Model years 2015–2016DVSA recall R/2016/26225 vehicles affected

    Airbag wiring may chafe against a steering wheel wiring terminal, causing a short circuit and inadvertent airbag deployment. The wiring will be inspected and protected with padded tape.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY
    Defect
    It has been identified that due to the non-conforming layout of the airbag wiring and missing cut-proof protection the airbag wiring may interfere with the steering wheel wiring terminal. This can cause the abrasion of the wiring itself. This abrasion may cause a short-circuit and consequent inadvertent deployment of the steering wheel airbag.
    Remedy
    Recall all affected vehicles to inspect the airbag wiring and apply cut proof padded tape.

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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