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2019 FIAT 124 SpiderProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2019 FIAT 124 Spider, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-694 the manufacturer reports only 39% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 39%Owner complaints90 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage10kSeat belts, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 18, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 FIAT 124 Spider has problems

9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Seat belts30
Fuel/propulsion system20
Engine10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Visibility/wiper10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2019 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.

39%repaired · 2026 Q3

Air bag/restraint control module: software

Recall 24V-694 · Sep 18, 2024 · 15,835 vehicles · 6,099 repaired

Risk. An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

68%repaired · 2024 Q2

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 21V-879 · Nov 12, 2021 · 1,622 vehicles · 1,095 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

84%repaired · 2020 Q2

Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Recall 19V-068 · Feb 5, 2019 · 8,950 vehicles · 7,482 repaired

Risk. If a downshift occurs, the vehicle will suddenly decrease speed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2019 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

2019 FIAT 124 Spider safety ratings

2019 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 seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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.
Complaint 11578356 · Mar 19, 2024
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.
Complaint 11569108 · Jan 31, 2024
THE SEAT BELT RETRACTORS ARE FAILING AT AN ALARMING RATE ACCORDING TO FIAT FORUMS (AND MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE). MINE FAILED 4 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER ON OCTOBER 15TH AND THEY SAID IT WOULD BE A COUPLE WEEKS TO GET THE PART. HOWEVER, AS OF MID-DECEMBER, THE EARLIEST THE…
Complaint 11385203 · Dec 28, 2020 · 10,000 miles

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