Fiat Tipo Recall R/2021/093: Fault In The Air Bag Control Module Software, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Apr 2021
- Launched
- 620
- vehicles in the UK
- 6320
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Tipo vehicles built between 31 October 2020 and 15 March 2021. Due to a fault in the airbag control module software the airbag system may fail to be active without this being indicated on the instrument panel. The dealer will carry out an update to the airbag control module and instrument panel software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a fault in the airbag control module software the airbag system may fail to be active without this being indicated on the instrument panel.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FAULT IN THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE Defect: Due to a fault in the airbag control module software the airbag system may fail to be active without this being indicated on the instrument panel. Remedy: Carry out an update to the airbag control module and instrument panel software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fault in the air bag control module software.
The Fix
The dealer will carry out an update to the airbag control module and instrument panel software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Tipo built between 31 October 2020 and 15 March 2021 may be included. Fiat estimates 620 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 6320 or the DVSA reference R/2021/093. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doblo, TipoIncorrect tyre size data on Certificate of Conformity (CoC) | Book soon | R/2024/182 | |
| 500X, TipoAffected vehicles may have been fitted with a faulty 48-volt battery. This may lead to a loss of the functionality of the battery. This may result in a risk of thermal run away in the case of water infiltration | Low | R/2023/168 | |
| TipoDriver airbag may fail to deploy | Urgent | R/2017/164 | |
| TipoSteering wheel airbag may fail to deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2016/262 | |
| TipoPossible failure of front spring | Book soon | R/1993/045 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2021/092 on 19 Apr 2021, for due to a nonconformity of the fuel return pipe diesel fuel leaks may occur. The one launched after it was R/2021/310 on 1 Oct 2021, for the third (high level) brake light may not function. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/093, launched 22 April 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.