Alfa Romeo SPIDER recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
4 owner complaints analyzed
7 distinct recall campaigns
68,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1968 to 1992 model years. Data updated: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1978 | 2 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 |
1977: 2; 1978: 2; 1979: 2; 1980: 2; 1981: 2; 1982: 1; 1984: 0; 1987: 0; 1989: 0; 1991: 2; 1992: 1
Year-by-year records
Recall history
7 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
68V121000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder
Reported: 1968-11-21 (November 21, 1968) · Model years: 1968
NHTSA campaign record ↗73V149000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder
Reported: 1973-07-11 (July 11, 1973) · Model years: 1971
NHTSA campaign record ↗80V164000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Reported: 1980-12-12 (December 12, 1980) · Model years: 1977, 1978, 1979
DUE TO INSTALLATION DIFFICULTIES DURING MODIFICATION OF THE FUEL PUMP, THE PUMP MAY HAVE BEEN MISALIGNED. CERTAIN ADVERSE CONDITIONS OR HIGH LOADS SUCH AS TRAILER TOWING, MOTOR SPORTS EVENTS, OR OTHER DRIVING MODES WHICH IMPOSE ABNORMALLY HIGH LOADS ON THE VEHICLES, COMBINED WITH LOW LEVELS OF FUEL IN THE TANK, MAY CAUSE LACK OF VEHICLE POWER AND STALLING.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SUBMERGED FUEL PUMP SUPPORT BRACKET WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED TYPE WHICH AVOIDS INSTALLATION DIFFICULITIES. THIS WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗82V052000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Reported: 1982-05-21 (May 21, 1982) · Model years: 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981
THE FUEL PUMP MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN MISALIGNMENT OF THE PUMP.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP AND RELATED HARDWARE WITH A NEW PUMP KIT, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign record ↗83V005000 · Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
Reported: 1983-01-25 (January 25, 1983) · Model years: 1980, 1981, 1982
THE IGNITION SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE AND CAUSES STARTING DIFFICULTIES. THE ENGINE MAY FAIL TO START WHEN THE IGNITION KEY IS TURNED.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH THE LATEST TYPE, FREE OF CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗91V007000 · Steering:Linkages
Reported: 1991-01-08 (January 8, 1991) · Model years: 1991
A CASTING FLAW IN THE STEERING BOX PITMAN AND OR IDLE ARMS MAY CAUSE METAL FATIGUE FAILURE.
Consequence: FAILURE OF THE STEERING BOX PITMAN OR IDLE ARM COULDRESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING WITH A POTENTIAL FOR ANACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE COMPONENTS WITH CASTING FLAW.
NHTSA campaign record ↗92V076000 · Interior Lighting
Reported: 1992-05-14 (May 14, 1992) · Model years: 1991, 1992
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT CAN DEVELOP IN THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT MAPLIGHT.
Consequence: THE SHORT CIRCUIT COULD RESULT IN A GLOVE COMPARTMENTFIRE.
Remedy: REPLACE THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT MAPLIGHT AND ATTACHMENT BRACKET.
NHTSA campaign record ↗Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
4 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 1978 | 1979 | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1984 | 1987 | 1989 | 1991 | 1992 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 845150HAD JUST PARKED VEHICLE & LEFT. VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE FOR UNKNOWN REASON. FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED & PUT FIRE OUT. GAVE INDICATION FIRE HAPPENED AROUND ENGINE COMPARTMENT AREA. *AK | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 959517SHOULDER/LAP BELT ON DRIVERS SIDE FAILED TO RESTRAIN UPPER PORTION OF BODY. DRIVER THROWN INTO STEERING WHEEL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Tires | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 10247776 · 68,000 miTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1987 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER. THE VEHICLE HAS FOUR CONTINENTAL TIRES. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 60- 65 MPH, ONE OF THE TIRES BLEW OUT AND EXPLODED. WITHIN A MONTH, TWO TIRES HAVE EXPLODED. THE VIN AND TIRE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 68,000. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 8007410TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE TIRES ROTATED AND THE LEFT REAR WHEEL FELL OFF DUE TO FAILURE TO TORQUE NUTS DOWN.*AK | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | Too few reports for a range | 68,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10247776 · 68,000 miTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1987 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER. THE VEHICLE HAS FOUR CONTINENTAL TIRES. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 60- 65 MPH, ONE OF THE TIRES BLEW OUT AND EXPLODED. WITHIN A MONTH, TWO TIRES HAVE EXPLODED. THE VIN AND TIRE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 68,000. |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
1991: 0 complaints · 1992: 0 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | Tires | Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.