Fiat 500, Abarth, Punto And 1 More Recall R/2010/117: The Wrong Airbag May Deploy In A Collision, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Oct 2010
- Launched
- 29,130
- vehicles in the UK
- 5483
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled 500, Abarth, Punto and 1 more vehicles built between 1 November 2009 and 31 August 2010. In the case of a side impact the wrong airbag could deploy as a result of a software non-compliance. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to apply a software update. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In the case of a side impact the wrong airbag could deploy as a result of a software non-compliance.
DVSA's Original Wording
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.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the wrong airbag may deploy in a collision.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to apply a software update. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
500, Abarth, Punto and 1 more built between 1 November 2009 and 31 August 2010 may be included. Fiat estimates 29,130 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?
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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 5483 or the DVSA reference R/2010/117. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500, PandaIncorrect information on the registration document and CoC (certificate of Conformity) | Low | R/2023/313 | |
| 500, PandaReverse gear switch not functioning as intended | Low | R/2024/144 | |
| 500Front suspension control arm ball joint | Urgent | R/2023/283 | |
| 500The positive lead on the auxiliary battery terminal may not be tightened correctly | Low | R/2022/268 | |
| 500Ineffective/incorrect tightening of a lock nut on the steering gear rod | Urgent | R/2022/186 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2010/101 on 10 Sep 2010, for loss of steering control. The one launched after it was R/2010/138 on 8 Oct 2010, for braking efficiency may be affected. You can also see every Fiat recall, the Fiat Fiat 500 recall history, all recalls launched in 2010 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/117, launched 1 October 2010. 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.