Fiat 500 Recall R/2018/026: Instrument Cluster May Display Incorrect Information, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 2 Mar 2018
- Launched
- 680
- vehicles in the UK
- 6170
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled 500 vehicles built between 19 July 2017 and 7 October 2017. Due to a nonconformity in the production process the instrument cluster may stick and display incorrect speed information. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the instrument cluster. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a nonconformity in the production process the instrument cluster may stick and display incorrect speed information.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MAY DISPLAY INCORRECT INFORMATION Defect: Due to a nonconformity in the production process the instrument cluster may stick and display incorrect speed information. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the instrument cluster.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: instrument cluster may display incorrect information.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the instrument cluster.
Are You Affected?
500 built between 19 July 2017 and 7 October 2017 may be included. Fiat estimates 680 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 6170 or the DVSA reference R/2018/026. 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/2017/297 on 19 Dec 2017, for replace electrical power steering. The one launched after it was R/2018/038 on 16 Mar 2018, for intercooler sleeve may detach from the throttle body. You can also see every Fiat recall, the Fiat Fiat 500 recall history and all recalls launched in 2018.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/026, launched 2 March 2018. 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.