Model year
2018 Fiat 124 Spider
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 16 complaints for the 2018 Fiat 124 Spider (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (8), SEAT BELTS (3), ENGINE (2). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 29–30 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,750–$2,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
24V694000 · Sep 18, 2024
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
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…
19V068000 · Feb 5, 2019
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
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.
Complaints
16 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 124 Spider · 1.4L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 | 36 | 29 | — | — | $2,850 |
| 124 Spider · 1.4L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 | 35 | 30 | — | — | $2,750 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2018 Fiat 124 Spider at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.