At a glance
What can fail
A software error in the air bag control module may cause front air bags to deploy with excessive force during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the air bag control module software at no cost to you.
This page covers 3 recalls, 31 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider.
29–30 mpg combined
7.8–8.1 L/100km
Two Seaters
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
For the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider, the dominant complaint pattern centers on the airbag system, which accounts for nearly half of all owner reports filed for this model year. Most of these complaints describe concerns about airbag readiness or proper function rather than a specific failure event, several owners report being made aware of a potential issue but not yet experiencing an actual malfunction, which is an unusual pattern for this complaint set. Electrical system issues make up the next largest group, though the reports are limited and don't point to a single recurring symptom. Outside those two systems, a small number of owners describe excessive oil consumption that can cause the engine to shut off unexpectedly when oil levels drop low enough to affect turbo operation.
31
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
By System
The 2017 Fiat 124 Spider has 3 recalls, the most serious being a software error in the airbag control module that can cause the front airbags to deploy with excessive force in a crash, raising the risk of injury to both driver and passenger.
On the drivetrain side, vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission have a separate recall for incorrect programming in the transmission control module that can trigger an unexpected downshift, causing the car to abruptly slow down without warning and increasing the risk of a rear-end collision.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error in the air bag control module may cause front air bags to deploy with excessive force during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the air bag control module software at no cost to you.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software problem in the airbag control module may cause the front airbags to deploy with excessive force during certain types of crashes.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the airbag control module software to correct the deployment force issue.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The transmission control module has incorrect programming that may cause unexpected downshifting and sudden deceleration.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the transmission control module software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.