Across the 4 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 66 owner complaints for the Fiat 124 Spider. The 2017 model year has the most complaints (33).
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 8 | 0 | Not rated | 30 | |
| 2019 | 2 | 9 | 0 | Not rated | 30 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 16 | 0 | Not rated | 30 | |
| 2017 | 1 | 33 | 1 | Not rated | 30 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
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."