Fiat Stilo Recall R/2003/069: Unintended Activation Of Side Window Airbags, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 May 2003
- Launched
- 566
- vehicles in the UK
- 4618
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Stilo vehicles built between 1 October 2001 and 31 October 2002. It is possible for the side window air bags to deploy unintentionally. The dealer will replace the air bag central control unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It is possible for the side window air bags to deploy unintentionally.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: UNINTENDED ACTIVATION OF SIDE WINDOW AIRBAGS Defect: It is possible for the side window air bags to deploy unintentionally. Remedy: Replace the air bag central control unit.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: unintended activation of side window airbags.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the air bag central control unit.
Are You Affected?
Stilo built between 1 October 2001 and 31 October 2002 may be included. Fiat estimates 566 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Fiat, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Fiat.
- Book with any franchised Fiat dealer, quoting the campaign code 4618 or the DVSA reference R/2003/069. See how to get a Fiat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grande Punto, Idea, Panda, Punto and 1 moreEngine power may be lost | Urgent | R/2007/012 | |
| StiloSuspension coil springs may break | Book soon | R/2006/184 | |
| Abarth, StiloPossible loss of steering | Urgent | R/2005/043 | |
| StiloPossible short circuit in engine cooling fan control unit | Urgent | R/2003/028 | |
| PandaSide airbag/head airbag crash sensor not correctly connected | Urgent | R/2023/282 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2003/028 on 31 Mar 2003, for possible short circuit in engine cooling fan control unit. The one launched after it was R/2003/131 on 5 Sep 2003, for water ingress into the airbag ECU. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/069, launched 1 May 2003. 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.