Fiat 124 Spider, Abarth Recall R/2019/158: First Gear Could Be Engaged Whilst The Vehicle Is In Motion And The Shift Lever In The D…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 25 Jun 2019
- Launched
- 937
- vehicles in the UK
- 6221 - 6222
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled 124 Spider, Abarth vehicles built between 6 June 2016 and 27 April 2019. First gear could be engaged with the vehicle in motion and the shift lever in the D position. The dealer will update the transmission control module software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
First gear could be engaged with the vehicle in motion and the shift lever in the D position.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FIRST GEAR COULD BE ENGAGED WHILST THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND THE SHIFT LEVER IN THE D POSITION Defect: First gear could be engaged with the vehicle in motion and the shift lever in the D position. Remedy: Update the transmission control module software
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: first gear could be engaged whilst the vehicle is in motion and the shift lever in the d position.
The Fix
The dealer will update the transmission control module software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
124 Spider, Abarth built between 6 June 2016 and 27 April 2019 may be included. Fiat estimates 937 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 6221 - 6222 or the DVSA reference R/2019/158. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AbarthDoor panel may cause injury | Book soon | R/2013/027 | |
| 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/2019/161 on 14 Jun 2019, for non-conformity in the air bag control module software. The one launched after it was R/2019/166 on 25 Jun 2019, for fuel leakage may occur from the fuel tank. You can also see every Fiat recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/158, launched 25 June 2019. 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.