Alfa Romeo Junior BEV, Junior MHEV Recall R/2025/502: Alfa Romeo Junior BEV And MHEV. Brake Pedal, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Dec 2025
- Launched
- 212
- vehicles in the UK
- F53E
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Alfa Romeo recalled Junior BEV, Junior MHEV vehicles built between 4 September 2025 and 29 October 2025. On a number of Alfa Romeo Junior vehicles due to a production nonconformity there is a requirement to inspect the brake pedal bracket connection and if necessary perform a rework to eliminate any potential risk of brake pedal disengagement In the event of brake pedal failure the Electronic Park Brake located on the centre console can be applied while driving to bring the vehicle to a controlled stop. The recall notice describes the fix as: the permanent repair involves the Alfa Romeo dealer checking for the presence of the clip confirming correct assembly and reworking it if necessary in accordance with Alfa Romeo reference F53E. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On a number of Alfa Romeo Junior vehicles due to a production nonconformity there is a requirement to inspect the brake pedal bracket connection and if necessary perform a rework to eliminate any potential risk of brake pedal disengagement In the event of brake pedal failure the Electronic Park Brake located on the centre console can be applied while driving to bring the vehicle to a controlled stop. Additionally when active the Automatic Emergency Braking system will intervene if it detects an imminent collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Alfa Romeo Junior BEV and MHEV. Brake pedal Defect: On a number of Alfa Romeo Junior vehicles due to a production nonconformity there is a requirement to inspect the brake pedal bracket connection and if necessary perform a rework to eliminate any potential risk of brake pedal disengagement In the event of brake pedal failure the Electronic Park Brake located on the centre console can be applied while driving to bring the vehicle to a controlled stop. Additionally when active the Automatic Emergency Braking system will intervene if it detects an imminent collision. Remedy: The permanent repair involves the Alfa Romeo dealer checking for the presence of the clip confirming correct assembly and reworking it if necessary in accordance with Alfa Romeo reference F53E .
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: alfa romeo Junior BEV and MHEV. brake pedal.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the permanent repair involves the Alfa Romeo dealer checking for the presence of the clip confirming correct assembly and reworking it if necessary in accordance with Alfa Romeo reference F53E.
Are You Affected?
Junior BEV, Junior MHEV built between 4 September 2025 and 29 October 2025 may be included. Alfa Romeo estimates 212 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.
Which Car Is It?
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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 F53E or the DVSA reference R/2025/502. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior MHEVAlternator Protection | Urgent | R/2026/113 | |
| Tonale PHEVIntegrated Dual Charging Module (IDCM) may not be connected correctly | Urgent | R/2023/267 | |
| Giulia, StelvioAffected vehicles equipped with the option BRM (carbon ceramic matrix brakes) may face a braking management issue due to unexpected control unit signals. This may potentially lead to a carbon ceramic disc rupture with a resultant risk of loss or degradation of braking performance | Urgent | R/2023/205 | |
| TonaleSome vehicles may have been fitted with a braking system module that contains an electronic glitch/bug | Urgent | R/2022/277 | |
| Giulia Quadrifoglio, Stelvio QV QuadrifoglioA possibilty of the rear brake discs having micro cracks | Urgent | R/2021/053 |
This is one of 55 Alfa Romeo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Alfa Romeo recall launched before it was R/2025/374 on 23 Sep 2025, for alfa romeo Tonale. infotainment screen. DCSD software update. The one launched after it was R/2026/026 on 13 Feb 2026, for alfa Romeo Giulia cable (wiring harness) branch. You can also see every Alfa Romeo recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/502, launched 8 December 2025. 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.