Vehicle recall R/2008/181

Fiat 500 and Fiat Punto recall: Fuel may leak from manifold

DVSA recall R/2008/181 names the Fiat 500 and Fiat Punto. It was launched 9 January 2009. It covers vehicles built 1 September 2008 to 31 October 2008.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2008/181
Launched: 9 January 2009
Issued by: FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: 5333
Vehicles: 1,893 across the whole recall

What can go wrong

Fuel may leak as on some engines the fuel manifolds may not be to specification. If the fuel manifold leaks it is possible that a loss of power could occur and the engine cut out.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect the fuel manifold and check it for conformity to specification. Where necessary replace the fuel manifold.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 1,893.
Model	Built
Fiat 500	1 September 2008 to 31 October 2008
Fiat Punto (GRANDE PUNTO)	1 September 2008 to 31 October 2008
Fiat Punto (PUNTO GRANDE)	1 September 2008 to 31 October 2008

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2009/023 Risk of rear brake lock up 6 April 2009, Fiat 500
R/2008/109 Heater/climate control wiring abrasion may result in a short circuit. 18 August 2008, Fiat Punto
R/2009/131 Steering may fail 14 December 2009, Fiat Punto
R/2009/130 Steering may fail 14 December 2009, Fiat Punto
R/2007/173 Brakes may fail 7 December 2007, Fiat Punto, Fiat Multipla, Fiat Bravo and others
R/2010/101 Loss of steering control 10 September 2010, Fiat 500, Fiat Panda

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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