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2017 Fiat 124 Spider — Problems, Recalls & Complaints

Aggregated from NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Data updated daily from federal databases.

1
Open Recalls
31
Owner Complaints
0
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
65
Good
Reliability Score (0–100)
Accelerating +1500%
Complaint Trend
16 last 24mo vs 1 prior
May & Jun
Peak Complaint Months
38% of complaints in these months

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2017 Fiat 124 Spider Safety Recalls (1)

24V69400018/09/2024
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."

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.

Most Common Problems Reported for 2017 Fiat 124 Spider

AIR BAGS
13
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
SEAT BELTS
2
ENGINE
1
AIR BAGS,BACK OVER PREVENTION
1
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1

Based on 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Safety Incident Summary

1
Crash-Involved Complaints
0
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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