Fiat 124 Spider, representative photo
Representative 2017 model. Photo: SsmIntrigue, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

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2018 Fiat 124 Spider recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
16
Latest campaign
Sep 18, 2024

Recall summary by component1

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ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Air bags1Sep 18, 2024

Safety recalls1

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0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Sep 18, 2024Latest campaign
Sep 18, 202424V694000

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module software

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V694000
What's wrong
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 24V694000 · Sep 18, 2024
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component16

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
16Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Air bags850000
Seat belts319000
Fuel system213000
Gasoline213000
Electrical system213000
Engine213000
Lane departure16000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • 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.”

    Filed 01/23/2026 · ODI 11712931
  • 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?”

    Filed 09/24/2025 · ODI 11689560
  • 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.”

    Filed 07/10/2025 · ODI 11672391

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2018 Fiat 124 Spider recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Fiat 124 Spider have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2018 Fiat 124 Spider. The most recent, 24V694000 (reported September 18, 2024), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Fiat 124 Spider?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 8 complaints out of 16 filed with NHTSA (50%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Fiat 124 Spider?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

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