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Fiat 124 Spider Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 4 model years, NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 66 owner complaints for the Fiat 124 Spider. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Fiat 124 Spider by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fiat 124 Spider | 1 | 8 | |
| 2019 Fiat 124 Spider | 2 | 9 | |
| 2018 Fiat 124 Spider | 1 | 16 | |
| 2017 Fiat 124 Spider | 1 | 33 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Fiat models.
Fiat 124 Spider: questions owners ask
Which Fiat 124 Spider year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Fiat 124 Spider model years with the most are the 2017 (33), 2018 (16) and 2019 (9). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Fiat 124 Spider years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2020 (8), 2019 (9) and 2018 (16), out of 4 model years from 2017 to 2020. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Fiat 124 Spider have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 4 Fiat 124 Spider model years, 5 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2019 (2), 2017 (1) and 2018 (1). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How often does the Fiat 124 Spider fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Fiat 124 Spider's first-time failure rate ranged from 11.5% for cars first registered in 2018 to 14.6% for 2016, across 3 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were lights and electrics, visibility (windscreen, wipers, mirrors), brakes. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.