repaired · 2026 Q3
Air bag/restraint control module: software
Risk. An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury.
2018 FIAT 124 SpiderProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2018 FIAT 124 Spider, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-694 the manufacturer reports only 39% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 23, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 FIAT 124 Spider has problems
16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Air bags
3Seat belts
2Electrical system
2Engine
2Fuel system, gasoline
1Lane departure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 8 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2018 FIAT 124 Spider recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Risk. If a downshift occurs, the vehicle will suddenly decrease speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with FIAT.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other 124 Spider year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 124 Spider median. How we score
'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2018 FIAT 124 Spider safety ratings
2018 Fiat 124 Spider C RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What 124 Spider owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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.
Hello, Can you please direct me to the proper office to file a complaint against a Fiat dealership which refuses to complete a recall? Thank you, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
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. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
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Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.