2018 Fiat 124 Spider Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2018 Fiat 124 Spider has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (8 reports).

2Recalls
16Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2018 Fiat 124 Spider recalls

Front Air Bags May Deploy With Excessive Force

Recall 24V694Sep 18, 202415,835 vehicles affected

A software error in the air bag control module can cause the front air bags to deploy with more force than intended during a crash.

Spider May Unexpectedly Downshift and Slow Abruptly

Recall 19V068Feb 5, 20198,950 vehicles affected

Incorrect programming in the transmission control module can cause certain driving conditions to trigger an unexpected downshift in automatic-transmission vehicles.

Most common 2018 Fiat 124 Spider problems

Problem areas named in the 16 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags8
Seat Belts3
Electrical System2
Engine2
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Lane Departure1

What owners report

2026-01-23, Air Bags
manufacturer is not able to perform recall service. No dealers have the proper tool necessary to complete repair. I've tried all dealers in Atlanta GA area.
2025-09-24, Air Bags
Hello, Can you please direct me to the proper office to file a complaint against a Fiat dealership which refuses to complete a recall? Thank you, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2025-07-10, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2018 Fiat 124 Spider. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V694000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted twice and confirmed that the manufacturer had not provided instructions on how to properly repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2025-06-12, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2018 Fiat 124 Spider. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V694000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2025-04-23, Air Bags
Received recall letter last year and FIAT still does not know when there will be a remedy.

2018 Fiat 124 Spider questions

Does the 2018 Fiat 124 Spider have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2018 Fiat 124 Spider: Front Air Bags May Deploy With Excessive Force; Spider May Unexpectedly Downshift and Slow Abruptly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Fiat 124 Spider?

Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (8), Seat Belts (3), Electrical System (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Fiat 124 Spider has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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