Fiat Fiorino, Qubo Recall R/2015/035: Unintended Airbag Deployment, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 31 Mar 2015
- Launched
- 24
- vehicles in the UK
- 5858
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Fiorino, Qubo vehicles built between 1 July 2014 and 31 July 2014. Following deactivation of the passenger airbag via the dashboard menu with the ignition on the passenger airbag may be reactivated following a fast cycling (less than 2 seconds) of the ignition key (on-off-on). The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the airbag control unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Following deactivation of the passenger airbag via the dashboard menu with the ignition on the passenger airbag may be reactivated following a fast cycling (less than 2 seconds) of the ignition key (on-off-on). The passenger airbag deactivation warning light would also have been switched off but the driver may not notice. In a collision and in certain conditions an unintended airbag deployment may contribute to a loss of further control or injury to driver and/or passengers.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: UNINTENDED AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT Defect: Following deactivation of the passenger airbag via the dashboard menu with the ignition on the passenger airbag may be reactivated following a fast cycling (less than 2 seconds) of the ignition key (on-off-on). The passenger airbag deactivation warning light would also have been switched off but the driver may not notice. In a collision and in certain conditions an unintended airbag deployment may contribute to a loss of further control or injury to driver and/or passengers. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the airbag control unit.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: unintended airbag deployment.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the airbag control unit.
Are You Affected?
Fiorino, Qubo built between 1 July 2014 and 31 July 2014 may be included. Fiat estimates 24 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.
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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 5858 or the DVSA reference R/2015/035. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FiorinoDriver airbag may fail to deploy | Urgent | R/2017/165 | |
| 500, Doblo, Fiorino, Punto and 1 moreBraking efficiency may be reduced | Urgent | R/2012/139 | |
| PandaSide airbag/head airbag crash sensor not correctly connected | Urgent | R/2023/282 | |
| TipoFault in the air bag control module software | Urgent | R/2021/093 | |
| 500XNon-conformity in the air bag control module software | Urgent | R/2019/161 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2015/030 on 6 Mar 2015, for potential fire. The one launched after it was R/2015/076 on 10 Apr 2015, for front seatbelts may not function as intended. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/035, launched 31 March 2015. 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.