Fiat Abarth Recall R/2013/027: Door Panel May Cause Injury, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 15 Mar 2013
- Launched
- 23
- vehicles in the UK
- 5694
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Abarth vehicles built between 1 August 2012 and 30 September 2012. In the event of a side impact on a small number of vehicles fitted with the Sabelt seat option the door side panels may break in an unsuitable way and possibly cause injury to the occupants. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the door panels. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In the event of a side impact on a small number of vehicles fitted with the Sabelt seat option the door side panels may break in an unsuitable way and possibly cause injury to the occupants.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DOOR PANEL MAY CAUSE INJURY Defect: In the event of a side impact on a small number of vehicles fitted with the Sabelt seat option the door side panels may break in an unsuitable way and possibly cause injury to the occupants. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the door panels.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: door panel may cause injury.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the door panels.
Are You Affected?
Abarth built between 1 August 2012 and 30 September 2012 may be included. Fiat estimates 23 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 5694 or the DVSA reference R/2013/027. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 124 Spider, AbarthFirst gear could be engaged whilst the vehicle is in motion and the shift lever in the d position | Low | R/2019/158 | |
| Abarth, Punto, Punto GrandeFire may occur | Urgent | R/2011/023 | |
| 500, Abarth, PandaLoss of steering control | Urgent | R/2010/212 | |
| 500, Abarth, Punto, Punto GrandeThe wrong airbag may deploy in a collision | Urgent | R/2010/117 | |
| 500, Abarth, PandaLoss of steering control | Urgent | R/2010/101 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2012/139 on 7 Dec 2012, for braking efficiency may be reduced. The one launched after it was R/2013/102 on 15 Sep 2013, for loss of steering. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/027, launched 15 March 2013. 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.