2017 Fiat 124 Spider Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider, and owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Software (air bags)
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…
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…
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Power train: 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. Chrysler's number for this recall…
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 6,521 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 14 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“When the automobile isn’t driven or started for 3 weeks or more the engine will not start. The multiair system will lose its oil pressure. The manufacturer needs to do a recall to fix this problem. Th”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 29, 2026 · Engine
“The contact owns a 2017 Fiat 124 Spider. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V694000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 11, 2025 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 29–30 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 25–26 / 35–36 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Two Seaters |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 6-spd; Manual 6-spd |
Compare Fiat 124 Spider model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Fiat 124 Spider model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Fiat 124 Spider | 2 | 32 |
| 2018 Fiat 124 Spider | 2 | 16 |
| 2019 Fiat 124 Spider | 3 | 9 |
| 2020 Fiat 124 Spider | 1 | 8 |
Checking a specific 2017 Fiat 124 Spider
How do I know if my 2017 Fiat 124 Spider has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Fiat dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 19V068000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.