This page covers 2 recalls, 16 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2018 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 2018 Fiat 124 Spider, airbag and seatbelt complaints account for the large majority of what owners report. The airbag system draws the most attention, with owners describing concerns about the supplemental restraint system functioning correctly, a pattern consistent across multiple reports. Seatbelt complaints follow, with owners noting issues with belt behavior or hardware. A recurring frustration across both systems is a repair access problem: owners report that dealers either lack the necessary tools or cannot obtain parts to complete the work, leaving vehicles unrepaired for extended periods. Engine complaints are limited to a couple of reports and don't form a clear pattern. The parts and tooling availability issue is the most consistently mentioned detail across the airbag and seatbelt complaint set.
16
Total Complaints
By System
The 2018 Fiat 124 Spider has two recalls, the more 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 the occupants.
On the drivetrain side, vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions have a separate software issue in the transmission control module that can trigger an unexpected downshift, causing the car to abruptly lose speed 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
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.
