Fiat Talento Recall R/2019/166: Fuel Leakage May Occur From The Fuel Tank, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Jun 2019
- Launched
- 5
- vehicles in the UK
- 6234
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Talento vehicles built between 7 March 2019 and 29 April 2019. Due to a non-conformity in production fuel leakage may occur from the fuel tank. The dealer will replace the fuel tank. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a non-conformity in production fuel leakage may occur from the fuel tank.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR FROM THE FUEL TANK Defect: Due to a non-conformity in production fuel leakage may occur from the fuel tank Remedy: Replace the fuel tank
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel leakage may occur from the fuel tank.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the fuel tank.
Are You Affected?
Talento built between 7 March 2019 and 29 April 2019 may be included. Fiat estimates 5 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 6234 or the DVSA reference R/2019/166. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TalentoThe Certificate of Conformity (CoC) and the registration card must be updated due to the stated gross vehicle weight rating being incorrect (4835 kg instead of 4955 kg) | Low | R/2022/080 | |
| TalentoDue to a nonconformity of the fuel return pipe diesel fuel leaks may occur | Urgent | R/2021/092 | |
| TalentoThe handbrake cable connector on the rear brake calliper may break | Urgent | R/2019/211 | |
| TalentoThe handbrake efficiency could be lost due to the parking brake cable production process | Urgent | R/2019/114 | |
| TalentoIncorrect load capacity listed for interior hooks | Low | R/2017/007 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2019/158 on 25 Jun 2019, for first gear could be engaged whilst the vehicle is in motion and the shift lever in the d…. The one launched after it was R/2019/159 on 26 Jun 2019, for the right side of drive shaft may fail. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/166, 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.