Fiat 124 Spider Recall: Air Bag Software Error May Cause Excessive Deployment Force
Chrysler is recalling 2017-2020 Fiat 124 Spider vehicles because a software error may cause front air bags to deploy with excessive force, increasing injury risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (air bags) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Fiat 124 Spider vehicles. The recall addresses a software error in the air bag control module that may cause the front air bags to deploy with excessive force during a crash. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Dealers will update the air bag control module software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 26, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. FCA's number for this recall is A3B.
The recalled product
- Product
- FIAT 124 SPIDER
- Brand
- FIAT
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Affected units
- 15,835
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- 124 SPIDER
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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