Login
My Garage

Fiat Abarth Recalls

There are currently 9 safety recalls out on the Fiat Abarth. 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:
    25/06/2019
    Recalls number:
    R/2019/158
    VIN start:
    ***********107164
    VIN end:
    *********J0140824
    Car Build Date:
    06/06/2016 - 27/04/2019
    Concern:
    First Gear Could Be Engaged Whilst The Vehicle Is In Motion And The Shift Lever In The D Position
    Defect:
    First gear could be engaged with the vehicle in motion and the shift lever in the D position.
    Remedy:
    Update the transmission control module software
  • Announcement date:
    15/03/2013
    Recalls number:
    R/2013/027
    VIN start:
    ZFA31200000887609
    VIN end:
    ZFA31200000908433
    Car Build Date:
    01/08/2012 - 30/09/2012
    Concern:
    Door Panel May Cause Injury
    Defect:
    In the event of a side impact on a small number of vehicles fitted with the Sabelt seat option the door side panels may break in an unsuitable way and possibly cause injury to the occupants.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the door panels.
  • Announcement date:
    28/03/2011
    Recalls number:
    R/2011/023
    VIN start:
    ZFA19900000510151
    VIN end:
    ZFA19900000635349
    Car Build Date:
    01/07/2009 - 31/03/2010
    Concern:
    Fire May Occur
    Defect:
    The layout of the ABS wiring maybe incorrect in the area of the battery holding unit. The wiring may on some vehicles maybe trapped and pinched exposing wiring in some area. this may cause damage and in extreme cases a potential risk of fire.
    Remedy:
    Repair to inspect and repair the wiring using industry accepted soldered connectors
  • 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:
    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:
    01/10/2010
    Recalls number:
    R/2010/117
    VIN start:
    ZFA31200000445200
    VIN end:
    ZFA31200000575680
    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:
    01/10/2010
    Recalls number:
    R/2010/117
    VIN start:
    ZFA19900000668092
    VIN end:
    ZFA19900000701343
    Car Build Date:
    01/05/2010 - 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:
    11/07/2005
    Recalls number:
    R/2005/043
    VIN start:
    ZFA19200000000000
    VIN end:
    ZFA19200000436250
    Car Build Date:
    01/01/2002 - 01/12/2003
    Concern:
    Possible Loss Of Steering
    Defect:
    Excess play between steering rack and pinion leading to noise and possible loss of steering when parking.
    Remedy:
    Recalled vehicles will have the steering pinion bearing preload adjusted or the steering rack assembly will be replaced as necessary
Step 3 - Contact your nearest dealer

Enter your postcode to see your nearest franchised dealer: