Fiat Ducato Recall R/2021/310: The Third (High Level) Brake Light May Not Function, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 1 Oct 2021
- Launched
- 170
- vehicles in the UK
- 6360
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Ducato vehicles built between 28 April 2021 and 3 August 2021. The third (high level) brake light may not function. The dealer will update the software to activate the third brake light function. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The third (high level) brake light may not function.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE THIRD (HIGH LEVEL) BRAKE LIGHT MAY NOT FUNCTION Defect: The third (high level) brake light may not function. Remedy: Update the software to activate the third brake light function.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the third (high level) brake light may not function.
The Fix
The dealer will update the software to activate the third brake light function. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Ducato built between 28 April 2021 and 3 August 2021 may be included. Fiat estimates 170 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 6360 or the DVSA reference R/2021/310. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DucatoFiat Professional 2025/2026 Ducato (290/295). Fuel pipe leak | Urgent | R/2026/044 | |
| DucatoFiat Professional Ducato. Instrument panel cluster software | Urgent | R/2025/320 | |
| DucatoFiat Ducato may have been fitted with the incorrect radio | Book soon | R/2024/402 | |
| DucatoFiat Ducato 2024. Proxy update. Vehicle does not comply to emission regulatory requirements | Low | R/2024/334 | |
| DucatoCertain kinds of vehicle acceleration could cause the speed limiter to turn off | Low | R/2022/263 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2021/093 on 22 Apr 2021, for fault in the air bag control module software. The one launched after it was R/2021/311 on 1 Oct 2021, for the drive shaft may fail due to a non-conformity in the material. You can also see every Fiat recall, the Fiat Ducato recall history and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/310, launched 1 October 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.