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2017 Fiat 124 Spider Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider, most often about the air bags (42% of complaints). It is the most complained-about 124 Spider model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.

Complaints33
Recalls2
Crashes reported1
Fires reported1
Injuries reported0

Most common 2017 Fiat 124 Spider problems

  1. Air bags

    14 complaints · 42%

    The contact owns a 2017 Fiat 124 spyder. 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 contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 35,000 miles

  2. Electrical

    6 complaints · 18%

    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…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2017, at 3,500 miles
    While driving my 2017 Fiat spider 124 abarth on regular paved roads, the alarm activates. Just driving normally down the road. The first time it happened was while slowing down to make a left turn. The second time was after turning right onto another road and speeding up. The horn starts blowing and all the lights…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 2,600 miles

  3. Other or unspecified

    5 complaints · 15%

    Half of these problems showed up before 4,500 miles.

    This car has been towed in 3 times with stating problems, engine leaking oil and all lights coming on dash. It has been back to dealer 7 times and I only have 4700 miles on a 1 year old car. Each time the car was parked in my driveway
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 4,700 miles
    Tpms sounds warning alarm and light when driving - although tire pressures are fine. This has happened many times in the nearly 2 years of ownership and been to the dealer 3 times for attempted repairs. The audible alarm is also so loud it scares me when it goes off - and is not adjustable. This is not safe when I am…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 7,000 miles

  4. Engine

    4 complaints · 12%

    Thermostat, excelerator pedal, replaced and window washer tube reinstalled at 2,477 miles. At 3,014 mils car was towed 2 times in a week for car not starting. The spark plugs were oil soaked and fouled out. The most recent was now at 4,681 miles the oil light came on , check engine light and vacuum pump gasket went…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 4,624 miles
    Vehicle will stall while driving - typically the vehicle will display the electronic throttle control (etc) warning light prior to stall. Stall will happen while actively driving. Engine indicator light also illuminates. Dealer has attempted 5 times to correct. Each time the dealer delivers vehicle. Within 24 hours of…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 5,300 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2017 Fiat 124 Spider recalls

  1. Air bags: software

    NHTSA 24V694000 · September 18, 2024 · 15,835 vehicles

    Risk: An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury.

    Fix: 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.

    Full defect summary

    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."

  2. Transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

    NHTSA 19V068000 · February 5, 2019 · 8,950 vehicles

    Risk: If a downshift occurs, the vehicle will suddenly decrease speed, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: 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.

    Full defect summary

    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.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider?
By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (14 complaints); electrical (6 complaints); other or unspecified (5 complaints, typically around 4,500 miles).
How many recalls does the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider have?
2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 18, 2024 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
Is the 2017 a bad year for the Fiat 124 Spider?
It is the most complained-about 124 Spider model year since 2000, with 33 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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