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Fiat 500L I recalls: manufacturer campaigns

1 documented manufacturer recall: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaign: 1
of 4 versions affected: 4

This guide has not been translated yet: it is shown in its original French version.

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
0.9 TwinAir 105Petrol · 105 hp 1.4 T-Jet 120 GPLPetrol · 120 hp 1.3 Multijet 95 DualogicDiesel · 95 hp 1.6 Multijet 120Diesel · 120 hp	Rappels de 2018 : chauffage d'appoint et conduite de carburant

Each campaign in detail

Rappels de 2018 : chauffage d'appoint et conduite de carburant
Manufacturer recall
Deux alertes européennes de mars 2018 concernent la 500L et un risque d'incendie. La première vise les voitures produites entre le 24 août 2012 et le 14 septembre 2017 : le câble du chauffage d'appoint peut se dégrader par frottement, ce qui peut provoquer un court-circuit, la perte de certains systèmes de sécurité et, dans certains cas, un incendie. Le correctif est une gaine anti-coupure posée gratuitement. La seconde vise les voitures produites de juin 2017 à janvier 2018 : l'écran thermique du dessous de caisse peut user la conduite de carburant, et une fuite pourrait provoquer un incendie. Faites vérifier par le numéro de série que ces campagnes ont été soldées.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
0.9 TwinAir 105, 1.4 T-Jet 120 GPL, 1.3 Multijet 95 Dualogic, 1.6 Multijet 120
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Citroën C4 Picasso II	1	4	2.5/5
Dacia Lodgy I	0	1	4.0/5
Ford B-Max I	0	3	4.0/5
Dacia Dokker I	2	3	3.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Fiat 500L I had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Fiat 500L I: Rappels de 2018 : chauffage d'appoint et conduite de carburant.

Which versions of the Fiat 500L I are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Fiat 500L I?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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