Fiat 500X, Tipo Recall R/2023/168: Affected Vehicles May Have Been Fitted With A Faulty 48-Volt Battery. This May Lead To A…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 6 Jul 2023
- Launched
- 68
- vehicles in the UK
- 6623
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled 500X, Tipo vehicles built between 18 November 2022 and 12 May 2023. Some vehicles may have been fitted with a faulty 48-volt battery. The recall notice describes the fix as: the repair is a check of the PBU valve code and replacement of the 48-volt battery if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some 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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Affected 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. Defect: Affected 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. Remedy: The repair is a check of the PBU valve code and replacement of the 48-volt battery if necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a loss of the functionality of the battery.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the repair is a check of the PBU valve code and replacement of the 48-volt battery if necessary.
Are You Affected?
500X, Tipo built between 18 November 2022 and 12 May 2023 may be included. Fiat estimates 68 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 6623 or the DVSA reference R/2023/168. 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?.
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Source: DVSA recall R/2023/168, launched 6 July 2023. 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.