Lancia Thema

Lancia Thema
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

The Lancia Thema is an executive car produced by the Italian automaker Lancia between 1984 and 1994, and one of four cars to share the Type Four platform alongside the Alfa Romeo 164, Fiat Croma and Saab 9000. The Thema was first shown at the Turin Motor Show in 1984. The Thema was available as a saloon and as a station wagon designed and produced by Pininfarina.

Technical data
ManufacturerFiat
ProductionFrom 1984
Body typeSedan

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Lancia Thema (from registration data). 2 variants.

Engine variants for Lancia Thema
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
3.0 l · 6-cyl229 km/h
3.6 l · 6-cyl240 km/h

Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.

Generations

Other Lancia models

Similar Sedan models

Recalls & safety

3 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Lancia Thema. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    A fault in the gas generator of the front passenger airbag can cause uncontrolled inflation when the airbag is activated and lead to the discharge of small metal particles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-08-25

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    The front drive shaft may become detached, as a result of screws being inadequately secured, and fall on to the road, creating a risk of accidents for other road users.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-06-23

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

    The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2025-09-05

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Lancia recalls.