Fiat 500 Recall R/2019/159: The Right Side Of Drive Shaft May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 26 Jun 2019
- Launched
- 164
- vehicles in the UK
- 6228
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled 500 vehicles built between 13 August 2018 and 19 December 2018. Drive shaft may fail. The dealer will replace the right hand drive shaft. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Drive shaft may fail.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE RIGHT SIDE OF DRIVE SHAFT MAY FAIL Defect: Drive shaft may fail. Remedy: Replace the right hand drive shaft
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the right side of drive shaft may fail.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the right hand drive shaft.
Are You Affected?
500 built between 13 August 2018 and 19 December 2018 may be included. Fiat estimates 164 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 6228 or the DVSA reference R/2019/159. 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/2019/166 on 25 Jun 2019, for fuel leakage may occur from the fuel tank. The one launched after it was R/2019/197 on 23 Jul 2019, for potential risk of access step detaching from vehicle body. You can also see every Fiat recall, the Fiat Fiat 500 recall history and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/159, launched 26 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.