Fiat 124 Spider recalls

4 official safety recalls for the Fiat 124 Spider from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Front air bags may deploy with excessive force

    Reported September 18, 2024Model years 2017–2020NHTSA campaign 24V69400015,835 vehicles affected

    An air bag control module software error may cause the front air bags to deploy with excessive force in a crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers will update the software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
    Defect
    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."
    Consequence
    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.
    Notes
    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.

  2. Fuel pump impeller may deform and cause pump failure

    Reported November 12, 2021Model years 2019NHTSA campaign 21V8790001,622 vehicles affected

    The fuel pump impeller may deform, causing the pump to fail and the engine to stall, which increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the fuel pump free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y92.
    Notes
    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.

  3. First gear may engage while driving in D

    Reported June 25, 2019Model years 2016–2019DVSA recall R/2019/158937 vehicles affected

    First gear may engage while the vehicle is moving with the shift lever in D. The transmission control module software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FIRST GEAR COULD BE ENGAGED WHILST THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND THE SHIFT LEVER IN THE D POSITION
    Defect
    First gear could be engaged with the vehicle in motion and the shift lever in the D position.
    Remedy
    Update the transmission control module software

  4. Transmission may downshift and abruptly decelerate

    Reported February 5, 2019Model years 2017–2019NHTSA campaign 19V0680008,950 vehicles affected

    Incorrect transmission control module programming may cause an unexpected downshift and abrupt decrease in speed, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    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.
    Notes
    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.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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