Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Recall R/2023/267: Integrated Dual Charging Module (IDCM) May Not Be Connected Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Dec 2023
- Launched
- 318
- vehicles in the UK
- 6683
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Alfa Romeo recalled Tonale PHEV vehicles built between 2 September 2022 and 22 August 2023. Some vehicles may have a non-conforming tightening torque applied to the 12V battery recharge cable the two ground cables and the two HV (high voltage) connectors. The dealer will check for the presence and that the correct torque has been applied to the 12V battery recharge cable the two ground cables and the two high voltage connectors (nut). You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may have a non-conforming tightening torque applied to the 12V battery recharge cable the two ground cables and the two HV (high voltage) connectors. This could potentially lead to a fire in a worst-case scenario.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Integrated Dual Charging Module (IDCM) may not be connected correctly Defect: Affected vehicles may have a non-conforming tightening torque applied to the 12V battery recharge cable the two ground cables and the two HV (high voltage) connectors. This could potentially lead to a fire in a worst-case scenario. Remedy: Check for the presence and that the correct torque has been applied to the 12V battery recharge cable the two ground cables and the two high voltage connectors (nut).
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a fire in a worst-case scenario.
The Fix
The dealer will check for the presence and that the correct torque has been applied to the 12V battery recharge cable the two ground cables and the two high voltage connectors (nut).
Are You Affected?
Tonale PHEV built between 2 September 2022 and 22 August 2023 may be included. Alfa Romeo estimates 318 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Alfa Romeo, because not every car in the date range may be included.
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Alfa Romeo.
- Book with any franchised Alfa Romeo dealer, quoting the campaign code 6683 or the DVSA reference R/2023/267. See how to get a Alfa Romeo recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 55 Alfa Romeo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Alfa Romeo recall launched before it was R/2023/205 on 11 Jul 2023, for affected vehicles equipped with the option BRM (carbon ceramic matrix brakes) may face a…. The one launched after it was R/2024/183 on 24 May 2024, for incorrect tyre size data on Certificate of Conformity (CoC). You can also see every Alfa Romeo recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/267, launched 15 December 2023. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.