Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8 | typical | 1 | Airbag | Average |
| 2019 | 9 | −31% | 3 | Seat Belt | Average |
| 2018 | 16 | — | 2 | Airbag | Limited data |
| 2017 | 33 | — | 2 | Airbag | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median 124 Spider year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Fiat 124 Spider problems
Latest Fiat 124 Spider recalls
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.
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.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
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.
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.
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Fiat 124 Spider should you avoid?
None of the Fiat 124 Spider years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Fiat 124 Spider?
2019 has the fewest complaints compared with other 124 Spider years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Fiat 124 Spider problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the air bags (30), electrical system (8) and seat belts (8). Airbag complaints peak in the 2017 model year.
How many recalls has the Fiat 124 Spider had?
3 recalls across 2017–2020. The model year with the most is 2019. See all Fiat 124 Spider recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.