Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards.
Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Fiat 124 Spider,
based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
Coverage spans model years 2017–2020 with 8 recall campaigns and 71 complaints in NHTSA data.
Years with the most recall activity: 2019 (3), 2018 (2), and 2017 (2).
Years with the most complaint volume: 2017 (37), 2018 (17), and 2019 (9).
Top recall themes: Airbags, Fuel and emissions, and Powertrain.
Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Air bags, Seat belts, Electrical system.
Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
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Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas.
Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Airbags
1 campaign · Years: 2017–2020
These campaigns relate to airbag system components and deployment/airbag readiness issues.
These campaigns relate to drivetrain or transmission components that can affect shifting, power delivery, or control.
Official notices (evidence):
19V068000
· Power train: Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Most Reported Issues
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the
Fiat 124 Spider in NHTSA complaint data are
Air bags, Seat belts, Electrical system.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer
complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and
complaints, not risk predictions.
Model Year
Recalls
Complaints
Details
2020
1
8
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags.
2019
3
9
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts, Fuel/propulsion system, Visibility/wiper.
2018
2
17
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Seat belts, Engine.
2017
2
37
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Electrical system, Engine.
What to Do Next
Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model.
The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved:
Air bags
, Power train
and Fuel system
Show recall evidence by year
2020
Air bags: Software:
Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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 S
2019
Power train: Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm):
Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel pump:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Air bags: Software:
Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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 S
2018
Power train: Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm):
Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Air bags: Software:
Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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 S
2017
Power train: Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm):
Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Air bags: Software:
Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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 S
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