Fiat Tipo Recall R/2016/262: Steering Wheel Airbag May Fail To Deploy Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Dec 2016
- Launched
- 25
- vehicles in the UK
- 6052
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Tipo vehicles built between 3 September 2015 and 9 November 2016. Due to the non-conforming layout of the airbag wiring and missing cut-proof protection the airbag wiring may interfere with the steering wheel wiring terminal. The dealer will inspect the airbag wiring and apply cut proof padded tape. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to the non-conforming layout of the airbag wiring and missing cut-proof protection the airbag wiring may interfere with the steering wheel wiring terminal. This can cause the abrasion of the wiring itself. This abrasion may cause a short-circuit and consequent inadvertent deployment of the steering wheel airbag.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY Defect: It has been identified that due to the non-conforming layout of the airbag wiring and missing cut-proof protection the airbag wiring may interfere with the steering wheel wiring terminal. This can cause the abrasion of the wiring itself. This abrasion may cause a short-circuit and consequent inadvertent deployment of the steering wheel airbag. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to inspect the airbag wiring and apply cut proof padded tape.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the abrasion of the wiring itself.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the airbag wiring and apply cut proof padded tape.
Are You Affected?
Tipo built between 3 September 2015 and 9 November 2016 may be included. Fiat estimates 25 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 6052 or the DVSA reference R/2016/262. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doblo, TipoIncorrect tyre size data on Certificate of Conformity (CoC) | Book soon | R/2024/182 | |
| 500X, TipoAffected vehicles may have been fitted with a faulty 48-volt battery. This may lead to a loss of the functionality of the battery. This may result in a risk of thermal run away in the case of water infiltration | Low | R/2023/168 | |
| TipoFault in the air bag control module software | Urgent | R/2021/093 | |
| TipoDriver airbag may fail to deploy | Urgent | R/2017/164 | |
| TipoPossible failure of front spring | Book soon | R/1993/045 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2016/247 on 25 Nov 2016, for reduced brake performance. The one launched after it was R/2017/007 on 27 Jan 2017, for incorrect load capacity listed for interior hooks. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/262, launched 23 December 2016. 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.