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1976 Fiat 131 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1976 Fiat 131. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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1976 Fiat 131 recalls, newest first

October 23, 1978NHTSA 78V23600028,975 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Manual transmission

Summary
The drive shaft front centering spline may experience excessive wear due to insufficient lubrication. This can result in transmission jamming, a sudden elimination of power and handling difficulties. Excessive wear could also result in rear transmission housing damage.
Remedy
The drive shaft will be replaced if evidence of premature wear is found. Also, the rear housing and output yoke will be replaced with a new type that will permit sufficient lubrication of the spline. This will be performed free of charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 19, 1978NHTSA 78V01000026,600 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control › Springs

Summary
There may be breakage in the spriral-shaped spring mounted on the carburetor throttle control lever. This will affect the responsiveness of the accelerator pedal to driver pressure and could affect engine control.
Remedy
The dealer will replace the throttle control lever system with the system in current production.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 20, 1977NHTSA 77V15400047,177 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder

Summary
On the involved vehicles, the rear rubber seal of the brake master cylinder may prematurely wear. Abnormal air infiltration into the hydraulic system would result, causing self-bleeding difficulty. Also, longer brake pedal travel would be experienced and could lead to partial or total loss of action on the front end brakes.
Remedy
Dealer will replace the brake master cylinder and brake fluid reservoir and install a new type of brake level warning indicator, without charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1976 Fiat 131 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Fiat 131 years

Other 1976 Fiat models

Questions

Does the 1976 Fiat 131 have any recalls?
4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train, vehicle speed control, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1976 Fiat 131 recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Fiat dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1976 Fiat 131?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.