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US recalls (2)
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module, software
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 and remedy
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.
Power train: automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
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 and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (3)
Show 3 Canadian recalls
Airbag
2024-09-18 · campaign 2024-536
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the driver-front and passenger-front airbags to deploy with too much force in certain crashes.
Note: This recall only affects 124 Spider Abarth performance models.
Safety Risk:
An airbag that inflates with too much force could create an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the airbag control module software.
Label
2024-08-15 · campaign 2024-548
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French.
Safety Risk:
This error does not affect vehicle safety.
Corrective Actions:
This is not a recall. The company has corrected the tire and loading information label for all new vehicles.
Powertrain
2019-02-06 · campaign 2019-051 · 954 vehicles
Issue:
A problem with the automatic transmission could cause it to downshift suddenly. This may cause the rear wheels to slow abruptly and create a loss of vehicle stability.
Safety Risk:
A loss of vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer for an update to the transmission control module (TCM).
Owner complaints (33)
Owners filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider (1 crashes, 1 fires reported). Among 4 model years of this model, it ranks #1 for the most complaints (median 16).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Air bags | 14 | |
| Electrical system | 6 | |
| Unknown or other | 5 | |
| Engine | 4 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | |
| Seat belts | 2 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2017 Fiat 124 Spider C RWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2017 Fiat 124 Spider version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| 124 Spider 1.4 L Automatic 6-spd | 25 | 36 | 29 | $2,850 |
| 124 Spider 1.4 L Manual 6-spd | 26 | 35 | 30 | $2,750 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.