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2020 Fiat 124 Spider problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 8 complaints on file for the 2020 Fiat 124 Spider — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

8

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2020 compare to other 124 Spider years?

124 Spider NHTSA complaints by model year, 2020 highlighted38 complaints2017: 38 complaints2018: 18 complaints2019: 9 complaints2020: 8 complaints
124 Spider NHTSA complaints by model year, 2020 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2020 Fiat 124 Spider problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags8100%

Does the 2020 Fiat 124 Spider have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

24V694000AirbagsSeptember 18, 2024 · 15,835 units

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · August 6, 2025

2020 Fiat 124 Spider — common questions

Is the 2020 Fiat 124 Spider reliable?

The record is thin — 8 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2020 Fiat 124 Spider have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2020 Fiat 124 Spider. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Fiat 124 Spider years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the 124 Spider years to avoid are 2017. The cleanest record among 124 Spider years belongs to 2020.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.