Fiat 500L Recall R/2021/068: Due To Incorrect Type Approval Data Processing The Manufacturer's Plate (VIN Plate) And…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 19 Mar 2021
- Launched
- 18
- vehicles in the UK
- 6313
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled 500L vehicles built between 10 September 2018 and 8 July 2020. Due to incorrect type-approval data processing the manufacturer's plate (VIN plate) and registration document must be replaced. The dealer will replace the VIN plate and update the registration document as required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to incorrect type-approval data processing the manufacturer's plate (VIN plate) and registration document must be replaced.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DUE TO INCORRECT TYPE APPROVAL DATA PROCESSING THE MANUFACTURER'S PLATE (VIN PLATE) AND REGISTRATION DOCUMENT MUST BE REPLACED Defect: Due to incorrect type-approval data processing the manufacturer's plate (VIN plate) and registration document must be replaced. Remedy: Replace the VIN plate and update the registration document as required.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: due to incorrect type approval data processing the manufacturer's plate (VIN plate) and registration document must be replaced.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the VIN plate and update the registration document as required.
Are You Affected?
500L built between 10 September 2018 and 8 July 2020 may be included. Fiat estimates 18 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 6313 or the DVSA reference R/2021/068. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500LSupplementary heater wiring may become damaged and cause an electrical short-circuit | Urgent | R/2017/325 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2021/034 on 5 Mar 2021, for non conforming steering knuckles may have been fitted. The one launched after it was R/2021/092 on 19 Apr 2021, for due to a nonconformity of the fuel return pipe diesel fuel leaks may occur. You can also see every Fiat recall, the Fiat Fiat 500 recall history and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/068, launched 19 March 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.