Fiat 124
The Fiat 124 is a small family car manufactured and marketed by Italian company Fiat between 1966 and 1974. The saloon superseded the Fiat 1300 and spawned station wagon, four-seater coupé, and two-seater convertible variants.
| Manufacturer | Fiat |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1966 |
| Body type | Convertible |
Generations
Other Fiat models
Similar Convertible models
Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 90% of Fiat 124s pass their MOT test first time, based on 2,859 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
5 in the US-market NHTSA database, which may not apply to European versions for the Fiat 124. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREUS · NHTSAModel year 2020
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."
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.
NHTSA campaign 24V694000 · reported 18/09/2024
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS · NHTSAModel year 2019
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Fiat 124 Spider vehicles. The impeller inside the fuel pump may be deformed, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety recall were mailed on January 6, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y92.
NHTSA campaign 21V879000 · reported 12/11/2021
- AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREUS · NHTSAModel year 2019
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."
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.
NHTSA campaign 24V694000 · reported 18/09/2024
- AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREUS · NHTSAModel year 2018
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."
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.
NHTSA campaign 24V694000 · reported 18/09/2024
- AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREUS · NHTSAModel year 2017
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."
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.
NHTSA campaign 24V694000 · reported 18/09/2024
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Fiat recalls.