NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2017–2020

Fiat 124 Spider recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 65 owner complaints for the Fiat 124 Spider, covering model years 2017 to 2020. The 2017 model year drew the most complaints (32), and Air Bags is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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3 recall campaigns on file
65 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
4 model years with data (2017–2020)

most complaints: 2017 (32 for that model year)
top component: Air Bags (30 complaints)
latest recall 24V694000 (reported Sep 18, 2024)

1 complaint reporting a crash (1.5%)
1 complaint reporting a fire (1.5%)
0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Fiat 124 Spider complaints by model year

4 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2017 model year has the most complaints: 32 of 65, or 49.2%. Next come 2018 (16) and 2019 (9). The fewest are for 2020, with 8 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Fiat 124 Spider complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Fiat 124 Spider complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire
2017	32	1	1
2018	16	0	0
2019	9	0	0
2020	8	0	0
All model years	65	1	1

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Fiat 124 Spider components

top 12 · NHTSA categories

Air Bags is the component named most often, in 30 complaints (46.2% of all 65), followed by Electrical System (8) and Seat Belts (8).

Components named most often in Fiat 124 Spider complaints (top 12)

Components named most often in Fiat 124 Spider complaints (top 12)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Air Bags	30	46.2%
Electrical System	8	12.3%
Seat Belts	8	12.3%
Engine	7	10.8%
Unknown or Other	6	9.2%
Fuel/Propulsion System	4	6.2%
Fuel System, Gasoline	3	4.6%
Visibility/Wiper	3	4.6%
Back Over Prevention	1	1.5%
Exterior Lighting	1	1.5%
Lane Departure	1	1.5%
Structure	1	1.5%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Fiat 124 Spider recalls

3 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name 124 Spider, newest first. The 3 campaigns cover model years 2017 to 2020. The 2019 model year appears in the most campaigns (3).

3 recall campaigns

Fiat 124 Spider recall campaigns covering each model year
2017: 2 campaigns	2018: 2 campaigns	2019: 3 campaigns	2020: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 24V694000
Reported Sep 18, 2024
Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module › Software
Model years 2017–2020
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Fiat 124 Spider vehicles. A software error in the air bag control module may cause the front air bags to deploy with excessive force during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence:
An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy:
Dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is A3B.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
NHTSA campaign 21V879000
Reported Nov 12, 2021
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Model year 2019
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Fiat 124 Spider vehicles. The impeller inside the fuel pump may be deformed, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
Consequence:
Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety recall were mailed on January 6, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y92.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
NHTSA campaign 19V068000
Reported Feb 5, 2019
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Model years 2017–2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Fiat Spider 124 vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. Due to incorrect programming of the Transmission Control Module (TCM), certain conditions may cause the vehicle to unexpectedly downshift and abruptly decelerate.
Consequence:
If a downshift occurs, the vehicle will suddenly decrease speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. The recall began March 28, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V20.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Fiat 124 Spider questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Fiat 124 Spider have?

NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recall campaigns for the Fiat 124 Spider, covering model years 2017 to 2020. The most recent, 24V694000, was reported on September 18, 2024 and is filed under “Air bags”. The 2019 model year is covered by the most campaigns (3).

Which Fiat 124 Spider model year has the most complaints?

The 2017 model year, with 32 of the 65 complaints in NHTSA’s file (49.2%). The next are 2018 (16) and 2019 (9). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Fiat 124 Spider complaint?

Air Bags is the component named most often: 30 complaints, or 46.2% of all 65. Electrical System (8) and Seat Belts (8) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Fiat 124 Spider?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Fiat dealer.

How many Fiat 124 Spider complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 65 complaints, 1 report a crash, 1 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.