2020 Fiat 124 Spider problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (8)
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Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module:software 2024-09-18 · campaign 24V694000 · 15,835 vehicles
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."
Risk: An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (50)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2025-08-16 · 31-001-25 REV. B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
aluminum body panel corrosion repair aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
Structure:body 2025-08-14 · 31-001-25 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
aluminum body panel corrosion repair aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
Structure:body 2025-08-13 · 31-001-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
aluminum body panel corrosion repair aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates
Structure:body 2024-07-24 · 31-001-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"aluminum body panel corrosion repair aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. note: verify current warranty policy to determine if digital imaging pre-authorization is required or p
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 2024-01-10 · S1408000384 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
start stop charging warning lamp illuminated on, intelligent battery sensor (ibs) state of charge (soc) inaccurate, battery charging message, presence of ibs related diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs), or battery warning lamp on
Suspension 2023-09-20 · 9100229 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lifter, hydraulic roller deactivating please do not replace mds lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
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What owners report
2025-09-05 · Air Bags“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 co…”
2025-08-06 · Air Bags“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 rec…”
2025-05-21 · Air Bags“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 n…”
2025-05-09 · Air Bags“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 t…”
2025-04-29 · Air Bags“remedy for recall a3b - passenger airbag deployment still not available. seems to be quite delinquent in determining remedy.…”
2025-04-07 · Air Bags“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 not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made…”
2025-03-20 · Air Bags“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 not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made…”
2025-03-20 · Air Bags“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 not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.