Recalls ·2017 Fiat 124 Spider

2017 Fiat 124 Spider recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider; the most frequently affected component is air bags — software. Owners filed 32 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 4 model years of this model in the database, 2017 ranks #2 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints32
Crashes reported1in stored complaints
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Air bags — SoftwareCampaign 24V694000 · 18 Sep 2024

Problem: 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."

Risk: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 32 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Air bags14 · 44%
Electrical system6 · 19%
Unknown or other5 · 16%
Engine4 · 12%
Seat belts2 · 6%
Fuel/propulsion system2 · 6%
Visibility/wiper2 · 6%
Exterior lighting1 · 3%

When complaints were filed

20173
20188
20192
20211
20221
20242
202514
20261

From owner complaints

Our 2017 fiat 124 spider abarth alarm goes off randomly sometimes 4 or 5 times a day while driving. My wife has been on the freeway and lights flash and horn constantly goes off until she has to pull off in traffic and stop the car and restart. Pushing panic button does nothing. This is an ongoing problem with many…

Electrical system · Jun 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

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 that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made…

Air bags · Nov 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

The vehicle's alarm (horn and flashers) periodically goes off while driving. It will sometimes stop on its own, but typically requires that the car is shut off to stop the alarm. The event does not happen with any consistency and will sometimes happen two or three times in a day, but sometimes will not happen for two…

Unknown or other · Nov 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 fiat 124 spider. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the car alarm system randomly activated. When the alarm activated, the horn and the emergency lights turned on. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. After the contact turned off and turned on the vehicle, the…

Electrical system · Oct 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20171
20181
20192
20201

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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