Vehicle recall R/2023/282

Fiat Panda recall: Side airbag/head airbag crash sensor not correctly connected

DVSA recall R/2023/282 names the Fiat Panda. It was launched 13 December 2023. It covers vehicles built 13 March 2023 to 23 June 2023.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2023/282
Launched: 13 December 2023
Issued by: FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: 6667
Vehicles: see each model below

What can go wrong

Affected vehicles fitted with the side airbag/head airbag may not have the side crash sensor connected correctly which may in the most serious case result in non-deployment of the airbag in a side impact/crash.

The fix

To check the correct engagement/connection of the side crash sensor.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Fiat Panda	13 March 2023 to 23 June 2023	197
Fiat Panda	13 March 2023 to 23 June 2023	not recorded

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/2024/144 Reverse gear switch not functioning as intended. 7 June 2024, Fiat 500, Fiat Panda
R/2023/313 Incorrect information on the registration document and CoC (certificate of Conformity) 24 March 2025, Fiat 500, Fiat Panda
R/2019/096 Non-conformity of the height adjustment mechanism of the steering column 12 April 2019, Fiat Panda
R/2018/208 Engine suspension reaction bracket not fitted on the transmission side 24 August 2018, Fiat Panda
R/2016/225 Transmission mount may fail 28 October 2016, Fiat Panda
R/2015/229 Headlights may fail 29 December 2015, 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.

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