Fiat 500 Recall R/2022/268: The Positive Lead On The Auxiliary Battery Terminal May Not Be Tightened Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 23 Sep 2022
- Launched
- 6
- vehicles in the UK
- 6500
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled 500 vehicles built between 26 January 2022 and 3 June 2022. The positive lead on the auxiliary battery terminal may not be tightened correctly. The dealer will check the integrity of the positive lead terminal and if it is damaged it must be replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The positive lead on the auxiliary battery terminal may not be tightened correctly.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: The positive lead on the auxiliary battery terminal may not be tightened correctly. Defect: The positive lead on the auxiliary battery terminal may not be tightened correctly Remedy: The integrity of the positive lead terminal must be checked and if it is damaged it must be replaced. If it is not damaged the correct torque must be applied to the nut to ensure correct tightening.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the positive lead on the auxiliary battery terminal may not be tightened correctly.
The Fix
The dealer will check the integrity of the positive lead terminal and if it is damaged it must be replaced.
Are You Affected?
500 built between 26 January 2022 and 3 June 2022 may be included. Fiat estimates 6 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 6500 or the DVSA reference R/2022/268. 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, PandaIncorrect information on the registration document and CoC (certificate of Conformity) | Low | R/2023/313 | |
| 500, PandaReverse gear switch not functioning as intended | Low | R/2024/144 | |
| 500Front suspension control arm ball joint | Urgent | R/2023/283 | |
| 500Ineffective/incorrect tightening of a lock nut on the steering gear rod | Urgent | R/2022/186 | |
| 500The drive shaft may fail due to a non-conformity in the material | Low | R/2021/311 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2022/240 on 9 Sep 2022, for vehicles may have been fitted with the front crossmember incorrectly tightened. The one launched after it was R/2022/263 on 7 Oct 2022, for certain kinds of vehicle acceleration could cause the speed limiter to turn off. You can also see every Fiat recall, the Fiat Fiat 500 recall history and all recalls launched in 2022.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/268, launched 23 September 2022. 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.