{"id":"2019_fiat_124_spider","make":"Fiat","make_slug":"fiat","model":"124 Spider","model_slug":"124-spider","year":2019,"url":"/fiat/124-spider/2019/","pts":["gas"],"configs":[{"id":40228,"model":"124 Spider","pt":"gas","drive":"Rear-Wheel Drive","trany":"Manual 6-spd","cyl":4,"displ":1.4,"eng":"","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":26,"hwy":35,"comb":30,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Two Seaters","co2":298,"fe_score":7,"ghg_score":7,"fuel_cost":2600,"save_spend":-1750,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"CRX","modified":"Tue Dec 18 00:00:00 EST 2018"},{"id":40227,"model":"124 Spider","pt":"gas","drive":"Rear-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic 6-spd","cyl":4,"displ":1.4,"eng":"","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":25,"hwy":36,"comb":29,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Two Seaters","co2":302,"fe_score":6,"ghg_score":6,"fuel_cost":2650,"save_spend":-2000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"CRX","modified":"Tue Dec 18 00:00:00 EST 2018"}],"vclass":"Two Seaters","segment":"Sports car","recalls":[{"campaign":"24V694000","component":"AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","reported":"2024-09-18","owner_notified":"2025-06-26","units":15835,"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.\"","consequence":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"A3B","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"21V879000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","reported":"2021-11-12","owner_notified":"2022-07-05","units":1622,"summary":"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.","consequence":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"Y92","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"19V068000","component":"POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US LLC)","reported":"2019-02-05","owner_notified":"2019-03-28","units":8950,"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.","consequence":"If a downshift occurs, the vehicle will suddenly decrease speed, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"V20","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":3,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":81,"grade":"B","complaints":{"count":9,"crash":0,"fire":0,"injured":0,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Seat Belts",3],["Fuel/Propulsion System",2],["Visibility/Wiper",1],["Unspecified",1],["Engine",1],["Fuel System, Gasoline",1]],"by_year":{"2019":1,"2020":1,"2021":2,"2022":3,"2024":2},"excerpts":[["2024-03-19","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."],["2024-01-31","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. I have an appointment with my service center next week. But it's scary to not have a seat belt that works."],["2022-10-03","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! Warning lamps / Symbols: Uknown at this time. I am in possession of a letter from FCA US LLC in regard to my vehi\u2026"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[],"popularity":999,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":30,"ncap":null,"complaints":9},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}