Fiat Panda Recall R/2023/282: Side Airbag/head Airbag Crash Sensor Not Correctly Connected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Dec 2023
- Launched
- 197
- vehicles in the UK
- 6667
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Panda vehicles built between 13 March 2023 and 23 June 2023. Affected vehicles fitted with the side airbag/head airbag may not have the side crash sensor connected correctly which may in a worst-case scenario result in non-deployment of the airbag in a side impact/crash. The recall notice describes the fix as: to check the correct engagement/connection of the side crash sensor. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Affected vehicles fitted with the side airbag/head airbag may not have the side crash sensor connected correctly which may in a worst-case scenario result in non-deployment of the airbag in a side impact/crash.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Side airbag/head airbag crash sensor not correctly connected Defect: Affected vehicles fitted with the side airbag/head airbag may not have the side crash sensor connected correctly which may in a worst-case scenario result in non-deployment of the airbag in a side impact/crash. Remedy: To check the correct engagement/connection of the side crash sensor.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: side airbag/head airbag crash sensor not correctly connected.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: to check the correct engagement/connection of the side crash sensor.
Are You Affected?
Panda built between 13 March 2023 and 23 June 2023 may be included. Fiat estimates 197 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 6667 or the DVSA reference R/2023/282. 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 | |
| PandaNon-conformity of the height adjustment mechanism of the steering column | Urgent | R/2019/096 | |
| PandaEngine suspension reaction bracket not fitted on the transmission side | Book soon | R/2018/208 | |
| PandaTransmission mount may fail | Low | R/2016/225 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2023/283 on 22 Nov 2023, for front suspension control arm ball joint. The one launched after it was R/2023/318 on 13 Dec 2023, for vIN label and CoC addendum. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/282, launched 13 December 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.