Fiat 500 Abarth Recall R/2021/019: The Sport Mode System May Not Be Set Correctly And Therefore May Not Comply With Type…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 12 Feb 2021
- Launched
- 30
- vehicles in the UK
- 6298
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled 500 Abarth vehicles built between 20 March 2020 and 27 July 2020. The ,Sport, mode system may not be set correctly and therefore may not comply with type approval requirements. The dealer will update the proxi file to solve the non conformity. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The ,Sport, mode system may not be set correctly and therefore may not comply with type approval requirements.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE SPORT MODE SYSTEM MAY NOT BE SET CORRECTLY AND THEREFORE MAY NOT COMPLY WITH TYPE APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS Defect: The �Sport� mode system may not be set correctly and therefore may not comply with type approval requirements. Remedy: The proxi file must be updated to solve the non conformity.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the sport mode system may not be set correctly and therefore may not comply with type approval requirements.
The Fix
The dealer will update the proxi file to solve the non conformity.
Are You Affected?
500 Abarth built between 20 March 2020 and 27 July 2020 may be included. Fiat estimates 30 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 6298 or the DVSA reference R/2021/019. 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 AbarthIneffective/incorrect tightening of a lock nut on the steering gear rod | Urgent | R/2022/187 | |
| 500, 500 AbarthSeat may not perform as expected during a collision | Low | R/2016/194 | |
| 500 AbarthFront seatbelts may not function as intended | Urgent | R/2015/077 | |
| 500 AbarthInterior and exterior vehicle lighting may fail | Urgent | R/2014/089 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2021/018 on 12 Feb 2021, for the start & stop system may not be set correctly and therefore may not comply with type…. The one launched after it was R/2021/034 on 5 Mar 2021, for non conforming steering knuckles may have been fitted. You can also see every Fiat recall, the Fiat Fiat 500 recall history and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/019, launched 12 February 2021. 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.