Fiat 500 Recall R/2013/130: Fuel May Leak Leading In Extreme Cases To Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Jan 2014
- Launched
- 271
- vehicles in the UK
- 5719
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled 500 vehicles built between 14 February 2013 and 10 April 2013. The fuel pump protection bracket is not to conformity and in the event of an accident the fuel feed pipe could be damaged leading to an increased risk of fuel leakage and possible fire. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel pump feed protection bracket and reposition the fuel feed pipe. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fuel pump protection bracket is not to conformity and in the event of an accident the fuel feed pipe could be damaged leading to an increased risk of fuel leakage and possible fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK LEADING IN EXTREME CASES TO FIRE Defect: The fuel pump protection bracket is not to conformity and in the event of an accident the fuel feed pipe could be damaged leading to an increased risk of fuel leakage and possible fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel pump feed protection bracket and reposition the fuel feed pipe.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to an increased risk of fuel leakage and possible fire.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel pump feed protection bracket and reposition the fuel feed pipe.
Are You Affected?
500 built between 14 February 2013 and 10 April 2013 may be included. Fiat estimates 271 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 5719 or the DVSA reference R/2013/130. 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/2013/102 on 15 Sep 2013, for loss of steering. The one launched after it was R/2014/005 on 7 Jan 2014, for vehicle may roll away. You can also see every Fiat recall, the Fiat Fiat 500 recall history, all recalls launched in 2014 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/130, launched 5 January 2014. 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.