2017 Fiat 124 Spider recalls and problems

The 2017 Fiat 124 Spider has 2 recalls and 33 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is air bags.

How the 2017 compares

Highest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 4 124 Spider model years — the most of any year.

2recalls

33complaints

1crashes

1fires

0injuries

4,624median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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2 recalls

Air Bags

Sep 18, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V694000 · 15,835 vehicles

Problem: 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 & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Power Train

Feb 5, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V068000 · 8,950 vehicles

Problem: 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 & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other5

Back Over Prevention1

Exterior Lighting1

Structure1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2017 vs. other Fiat 124 Spider years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2017. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider, the latest from Sep 18, 2024 (air bags). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention air bags (14), electrical system (6), unknown or other (5). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.