Model year 2017 · Two Seaters

2017 Fiat 124 Spider: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider at 29–30 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 33 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

29–30

NHTSA overall rating

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Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Fiat dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2017 Fiat 124 Spider recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider, newest first.

Air bags: Air bag/restraint control module: Software

NHTSA 24V694000 Reported Sep 18, 2024

Filed by: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. A3B)
Units affected: 15,835 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Power train: Automatic transmission: Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

NHTSA 19V068000 Reported Feb 5, 2019

Filed by: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. V20)
Units affected: 8,950 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: If a downshift occurs, the vehicle will suddenly decrease speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. The recall began March 28, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V20.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2017 Fiat 124 Spider fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2017 Fiat 124 Spider EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
124 Spider	1.4L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	25/36/29 mpg	$2,850	302
124 Spider	1.4L 4-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	26/35/30 mpg	$2,750	298

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2017 Fiat 124 Spider crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2017 Fiat 124 Spider NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2017 Fiat 124 Spider C RWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	—	No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2017 Fiat 124 Spider owner complaints

Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider, most recently on Oct 10, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 Fiat 124 Spider complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Air bags	14
Electrical system	6
Unknown or other	5
Engine	4
Fuel/propulsion system	2
Seat belts	2
Visibility/wiper	2
Back over prevention: Display function	1
Exterior lighting	1
Structure: Body	1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Fiat 124 Spider model years

Fiat 124 Spider by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2020 124 Spider	29–30 mpg	1	8	—
2019 124 Spider	29–30 mpg	3	9	—
2018 124 Spider	29–30 mpg	2	16	—

All Fiat 124 Spider years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2017 Fiat models

2017 Fiat 500 2017 Fiat 500 L 2017 Fiat 500 X 2017 Fiat 500e

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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