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2019 Fiat 124 Spider

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 124 Spider.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2019 Fiat 124 Spider is a passenger car built on Fiat's BA platform, and in this configuration it pairs a 6-speed automatic transmission with EPA fuel-economy ratings of 25 city / 36 highway / 29 combined mpg. Routine oil service calls for 4.0 quarts of 5W-40 or 5W-30 viscosity. In the reliability record, the 2019 model sits near the lower end of the 2017-2020 complaint spectrum, logging 9 owner complaints compared with 32 for the 2017 launch year and 8 for the 2020 finale, with seat belts cited as the top complaint area and 2 recalls on file.

Model year2020201920182017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-40 / 5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque94 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy25/36/29 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · 500 CCA battery, OE oil filter 68098254AA. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI NS · 500 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size205/45R17 84WOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter68098254AA alt 68630130AA
Engine air filter68335718AA
Spark plug68070507AC
Front wiper blades68314430AA alt 68313751AA
Serpentine belt05281293AA
Thermostat68320858AA
Cabin air filter68313632AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length160.2 in
Overall width68.1 in
Overall height48.8 in
Wheelbase90.9 in
Curb weight2456 lb
Track (front / rear)59.8 / 59.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined25 / 36 / 29 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the 124 Spider of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.3–7.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.30 sec — 2017 Abarth
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017Abarth 1.4L Turbo I-46.30 sec14.80 sec164 hpRWD
2017Classica 1.4L Turbo I-46.30 sec14.90 sec160 hpRWD
2017Abarth 1.4L Turbo I-46.50 sec14.90 sec164 hpRWD
2017Classica 1.4L Turbo I-46.50 sec14.90 sec160 hpRWD
2017Classica 1.4L Turbo I-46.60 sec15.00 sec160 hpRWD
2017Abarth 1.4L Turbo I-46.70 sec15.10 sec164 hpRWD
2017Lusso 1.4L Turbo I-46.80 sec15.30 sec160 hpRWD
2017Lusso 1.4L Turbo I-47.60 sec15.80 sec160 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.0 qt of 5W-40 / 5W-30 engine oil, Dot 3 · Dot 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 94 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 15.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDot 3 · Dot 4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity0.63 qt
Differential Gear Oil Capacity0.63 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity7.5
Engine Coolant Capacity7.6
Engine Oil5W-40 · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity4.0 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.6 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts83.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts11 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts11 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug15.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs89 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts94 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub96.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerFiat
Spark Plug Gap.023-.027 in
Spark Plug Torque13 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Oil TypePS-D1
Oil Capacity4.00 - 4.70 oz
Oil GroupPAG
Standard BCI Cranking Performance500 cca

Service checks

Engine Compression100 PSI.
Engine Compression100

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 26.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 17.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 66.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 44.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.078 in; Rear: 0.059 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .787; Rear: .295
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: .819; Rear: .327
Maximum Rotor Runout.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
192.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180°, Step 2: 188.092 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 40°15 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22 ft. lbs., Step 3: Turn 90° do not use a torque wrench., Step 4: Turn 90° do not use a torque wrench.15 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs. Step 2: 22 ft. lbs. Step 3: 90° do not use a torque wrench. Step 4: Repeat Step 3.15 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 50°15 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., Step 2: Tighten an additional 30°. Tighten evenly and use new fasteners.11 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
111 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
2Tighten an additional 30°. Only use new fasteners and tighten them evenly.
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1015 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 1,860 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 1,860 miEngine Oil (inspect fluid level)
At 10,000 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Windshield Washer System (inspect) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exterior Lighting (inspect) · Instrument Cluster Warning Indicator (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 20,000 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 80,000 miDrive Belt (replace)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Timing Belt (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

From 2017 to 2020 the Fiat 124 Spider’s complaint count fell steadily from 32 to 8, indicating a general improvement in reported issues over the generation. Recall activity varied, with one recall each in 2017 and 2018, two recalls in 2019, and a single recall in 2020, showing no clear upward or downward pattern. Investigations remained at zero across all four years, and technical service bulletins declined gradually from 76 in 2017 to 50 in 2020. The 2019 model year recorded the lowest number of complaints (9) in the series, though it experienced the highest recall count (2) observed in the dataset. Because the data do not specify root causes for the recalls, the implication is that 2019 offers fewer owner‑reported problems but a slightly higher recall frequency than its immediate predecessors. Overall, the improving complaint trend suggests the 2019 Fiat 124 Spider is a reasonable choice for a used purchase, provided any outstanding recalls are addressed.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
57
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
9
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 9 complaints on record, top 6 components.

Seat Belts3
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Engine1
Unknown Or Other1
Visibility/Wiper1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V879000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 12/11/2021

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…

24V694000Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module:SoftwareReported 18/09/2024

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 57 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
31-001-25 REV. B2025-08-16StructureAluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…
31-001-25 REV. A2025-08-14StructureAluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…
31-001-252025-08-13StructureAluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…
31-001-242024-07-24Structure"Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…
S14080003842024-01-10Electrical SystemStart Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 124 Spider take?

4.0 qt of Engines Equipped with Turbo: 5W-40; Engines not equipped with Turbo: 5W-30., per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 124 Spider have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 124 Spider get?

EPA figures are 25 city / 36 highway / 29 combined mpg.