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

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2019 Fiat 124 Spider recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
9
Latest campaign
Sep 18, 2024

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Air bags1Sep 18, 2024
Fuel system, gasoline1Nov 12, 2021

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
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
Nov 12, 202121V879000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump

Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V879000
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Fiat 124 Spider vehicles. The impeller inside the fuel pump may be deformed, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
Risk
Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety recall were mailed on January 6, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y92.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V879000 · Nov 12, 2021
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).

Owner complaints by component9

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
9Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Seat belts333000
Fuel/propulsion system222000
Fuel system111000
Gasoline111000
Engine111000
Unknown or other111000
Visibility/wiper111000

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

  • Seat belts

    “The seat belts do not retract properly, causing a loose seat belt. The vehicle has 10,000 miles on it. This is a common problem with all 2017 to 2020 Fiat Spiders. Replacement seat belt retractors have the same problem.”

    Filed 03/19/2024 · ODI 11578356
  • Seat belts

    “The driver side seat belt has stopped retracting, stopped working. After researching different Fiat 124 Spider forums, It seems to be a very common issue on this car.”

    Filed 01/31/2024 · ODI 11569108
  • Fuel/propulsion system

    “Component: Fuel pump failure defect. Risk: accident with injury/death due to lack of mobility. Manufacturer Confirmed: YES, via Recall notice Y92/NHTSA 21V-879. Component Inspected: NO!. That's what I want!”

    Filed 10/03/2022 · ODI 11487754

Other Fiat 124 Spider model years

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2019 Fiat 124 Spider recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Fiat 124 Spider have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 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 2019 Fiat 124 Spider?

Seat belts is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 9 filed with NHTSA (33%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 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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