Vehicle recall R/2021/093

Fiat Tipo recall: Fault in the air bag control module software

DVSA recall R/2021/093 names the Fiat Tipo. It was launched 22 April 2021. It covers vehicles built 31 October 2020 to 15 March 2021.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2021/093
Launched: 22 April 2021
Issued by: FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: 6320
Vehicles: 620 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Due to a fault in the airbag control module software the airbag system may fail to be active without this being indicated on the instrument panel.

The fix

Carry out an update to the airbag control module and instrument panel software.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Fiat Tipo	31 October 2020 to 15 March 2021	620

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Other recalls for these models

R/2023/168 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. 6 July 2023, Fiat Tipo, Fiat 500X
R/2024/182 Incorrect tyre size data on Certificate of Conformity (CoC) 24 May 2024, Fiat Tipo, Fiat Doblo
R/2017/164 Driver airbag may fail to deploy 23 June 2017, Fiat Tipo
R/2016/262 Steering wheel airbag may fail to deploy correctly 23 December 2016, Fiat Tipo
R/1993/045 Possible failure of front spring 19 July 1993, Fiat Tipo

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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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