2020 FIAT 124 SPIDER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 FIAT 124 SPIDER
The 2020 FIAT 124 SPIDER has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE. The most commonly reported problem area is the Air Bags (8 complaints).
Recalls for the 2020 FIAT 124 SPIDER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2020 FIAT 124 SPIDER, potentially affecting up to 15,835 vehicles.
Recall 24V694000 — AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
| 15,835 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 FIAT 124 SPIDER
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 FIAT 124 SPIDER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2020 Fiat 124 Spider. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V694000 (Air Bags); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was determined that the air bag control module software needed to be updated. The dealer informed the contact that the repair could not be completed because the software was associated with Mazda and, therefore, could not be performed. The vehicle was not repaired, and the contact was referred to a Mazda dealer for further assistance. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Fiat dealers do not have the ability to address this recall, spoke to FCA customer service and the FIAT representative was unable to find any dealer with in the Dallas, Fort Worth area that had the equipment to service this recall. FCA has abandoned the 2020 Fiat 124 Spider for service leaving a critical safety component unprepared. Airbag recall number 24V-694
The contact owns a 2020 Fiat 124 Spider. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V694000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2020 Fiat 124 Spyder. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V694000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Remedy for recall A3B - Passenger Airbag Deployment still not available. Seems to be quite delinquent in determining remedy.
Safety Rating for the 2020 FIAT 124 SPIDER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 FIAT 124 SPIDER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 FIAT 124 SPIDER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 FIAT 124 SPIDER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FIAT 124 SPIDER
- 2017 FIAT 124 SPIDER — 37 complaints
- 2018 FIAT 124 SPIDER — 18 complaints
- 2019 FIAT 124 SPIDER — 9 complaints
- 2020 FIAT 124 SPIDER (current)