UK Vehicle Recall Check
Check any UK-registered Fiat 500 for outstanding manufacturer safety recalls in seconds. £1.99 per check, no subscription.
Enter the vehicle's UK registration to begin.
Our combined check pulls the DVSA recall database, the SMMT manufacturer feed and the DVLA recall archive going back to 1992, so where a recall exists you get the live outstanding status, the recall description and every past campaign for the same model in one place.
The UK government's official recall register. Confirms whether a recall is outstanding for the vehicle.
Industry data from vehicle manufacturers. Typically includes the recall description, not just a flag.
Every UK recall campaign issued since 1992. Surfaces the historical campaigns for the same make and model alongside the live status.
Recall campaigns for the Fiat 500 can span multiple model years, and because used Fiat vehicles change keeper often, recall letters issued to the original owner don't always reach the current driver. A combined DVSA + SMMT check confirms whether any outstanding safety work is on file against the VIN; if it is, an authorised Fiat dealer will carry out the repair free of charge regardless of age or ownership history.
A non-exhaustive editorial summary of recent UK safety campaigns. Run a check to see whether any of these apply to a specific vehicle.
Ongoing Takata front-passenger airbag inflator replacement programme covering older Fiat model years across the UK fleet.
DVLA-recorded safety recalls affecting the Fiat 500. Showing the most recent 20 matching entries — run a check on a specific registration to confirm whether any recall is outstanding for that vehicle.
| Date | Model | Concern |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 500 | Incorrect information on the registration document and CoC (certificate of Conformity) |
| Jun 2024 | 500 | Reverse gear switch not functioning as intended. |
| Nov 2023 | 500 | Front suspension control arm ball joint |
| Sept 2022 | 500 | The positive lead on the auxiliary battery terminal may not be tightened correctly. |
| Sept 2022 | 500 | INEFFECTIVE/INCORRECT TIGHTENING OF A LOCK NUT ON THE STEERING GEAR ROD |
| Oct 2021 | 500 | THE DRIVE SHAFT MAY FAIL DUE TO A NON-CONFORMITY IN THE MATERIAL |
| Feb 2021 | 500 | THE START & STOP SYSTEM MAY NOT BE SET CORRECTLY AND THEREFORE MAY NOT COMPLY WITH TYPE APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS |
| Jun 2019 | 500 | THE RIGHT SIDE OF DRIVE SHAFT MAY FAIL |
| Mar 2018 | 500 | INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MAY DISPLAY INCORRECT INFORMATION |
| Dec 2017 | 500 | REPLACE ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING |
| Nov 2016 | 500 | REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE |
| Sept 2016 | 500 | SEAT MAY NOT PERFORM AS EXPECTED DURING A COLLISION |
| Apr 2015 | 500 | FRONT SEATBELTS MAY NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED |
| Sept 2014 | 500 | INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR VEHICLE LIGHTING MAY FAIL |
| Jan 2014 | 500 | FUEL MAY LEAK LEADING IN EXTREME CASES TO FIRE |
| Dec 2012 | 500 | BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE REDUCED |
| Dec 2010 | 500 | LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL |
| Oct 2010 | 500 | THE WRONG AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY IN A COLLISION |
| Sept 2010 | 500 | LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL |
| Apr 2009 | 500 | RISK OF REAR BRAKE LOCK UP |
Every Fiat check returns the same structured response. Below are two examples. One with a recall outstanding, and one with a clear record.
1 recall found. Contact the manufacturer or a main dealer to arrange a free repair.
Vehicle
AB21ABC
Fiat 500
VIN ABCDE123456F78910
Recall details
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
Both the DVSA and SMMT databases were checked. Nothing currently outstanding for this VRM.
Vehicle
CD22XYZ
Fiat 500
VIN ZYXWV987654U32109
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
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Enter the vehicle's registration mark (VRM) and pay £1.99. We query the DVSA recall database and the SMMT manufacturer feed in a single request and return the combined result. For most Fiat 500 vehicles you'll see whether a recall is outstanding, the source database, and (where available) a description of the recall.
DVSA (the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) maintains the UK government's official recall register and flags whether a recall is outstanding. SMMT (the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) aggregates manufacturer-supplied data which often includes the recall description as well as the outstanding flag. Combining both maximises coverage and detail.
Both DVSA and SMMT data sources are continually updated as manufacturers report new safety campaigns. Each check returns a timestamp showing when the data was last verified for that vehicle.
Some vehicles aren't currently listed in either database (very new registrations, very old vehicles, grey imports, and certain commercial variants are the usual reasons). When that happens we'll show "Unknown" and direct you to the manufacturer's recall portal so you can confirm directly. A refund is available if you'd like one.
Contact any authorised franchised dealer for the brand. Manufacturers carry out safety recalls free of charge, regardless of who currently owns the vehicle and regardless of age. You'll typically need the vehicle's VIN; the report includes it where the database returns one.
No account is needed to start a check. After payment we'll email you a magic link so you can access the report any time, and a shareable link if you want to send the result to a buyer, seller, or dealer.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered Fiat.
Fiat maintains an official recall lookup tool. Our combined check pulls from DVSA and SMMT to give you broader coverage, but you can also check the manufacturer's portal directly.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered manufacturer.