How many recalls does the 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider have?

The 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider has an open recall?

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1981 Alfa Romeo Spider Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 14,582 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 83V005000 1983-01-25 6,000 affected

Defect

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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 82V052000 1982-05-21 8,582 affected

Defect

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.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.