Fiat 124 Spider Recalls (2017-2020)
The Fiat 124 Spider has been the subject of 3 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2017 to 2020 model years. They cluster mostly around the air bags, fuel system, and power train.
The Fiat 124 Spider scores 22 out of 100 (grade D), a busier recall record than most. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 100% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 33% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 3 campaigns span 4 model years of the Fiat 124 Spider. The single largest affected 15,835 vehicles, over air bags. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common 124 Spider problems owners report.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Fiat 124 Spider may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Fiat 124 Spider recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Fiat 124 Spider recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2020 Fiat 124 Spider Recalls
1 recall affects the 2020 Fiat 124 Spider, involving the air bags.
2019 Fiat 124 Spider Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2019 Fiat 124 Spider, involving the air bags, fuel system, and power train.
2018 Fiat 124 Spider Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2018 Fiat 124 Spider, involving the air bags and power train.
2017 Fiat 124 Spider Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider, involving the air bags and power train.
Every Fiat 124 Spider recall in detail
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2017-2020 Fiat 124 Spider
- Vehicles in this recall
- 15,835
- Reported
- Sep 18, 2024
- Owners notified
- Jun 26, 2025
Defect: 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."
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 24V694000.
Fuel System
- Affected years
- 2019 Fiat 124 Spider
- Vehicles in this recall
- 1,622
- Reported
- Nov 12, 2021
- Owners notified
- Jul 5, 2022
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 21V879000.
Power Train
- Affected years
- 2017-2019 Fiat 124 Spider
- Vehicles in this recall
- 8,950
- Reported
- Feb 5, 2019
- Owners notified
- Mar 28, 2019
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 19V068000.
Common questions about Fiat 124 Spider recalls
- Does the Fiat 124 Spider have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 3 recall campaigns on record for the Fiat 124 Spider across the 2017 to 2020 model years. The most common areas are the air bags, fuel system, and power train.
- How many times has the Fiat 124 Spider been recalled?
- The Fiat 124 Spider has 3 recall campaigns from the 2017 to 2020 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Fiat 124 Spider recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the air bags, affecting 15,835 vehicles. An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury.
- Which Fiat 124 Spider model year has the most recalls?
- The 2019 Fiat 124 Spider has the most, with 3 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Fiat 124 Spider has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.