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Stellantis recalls 850,000 U.S. vehicles on software glitch
Radio software can disrupt backup-camera images on vehicle media screens for Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge and Ram models
The campaign adds to a series of problems that have made backup cameras one of the more error-prone features in modern automobiles. (SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg)
Key Takeaways:
- Stellantis NV is recalling nearly 850,000 U.S. Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge and Ram vehicles from model years 2026 and 2027 over backup-camera software.
- Another roughly 107,000 vehicles outside the U.S. are affected, adding to recalls involving about 21 million vehicles since backup cameras were mandated.
- Stellantis will provide an over-the-air software update to restore rearview-camera images and said it knows of no related accidents or injuries.
Stellantis NV is recalling almost 1 million vehicles over a software glitch that can disrupt vehicle backup cameras, the latest in a string of issues affecting rearview displays.
The recall affects nearly 850,000 Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge and Ram vehicles in the United States from model years 2026 and 2027, Stellantis said Aug. 17 in a statement. Another roughly 107,000 automobiles outside the United States also are affected by the issue.
The campaign adds to a series of problems that have made backup cameras one of the more error-prone features in modern automobiles. A Bloomberg News analysis this month found that faulty camera systems have resulted in recalls spanning roughly 21 million cars since the United States mandated the safety systems eight years ago.
Malfunctions can stem from a variety of underlying faults, including software issues and manufacturing missteps.
Stellantis' latest recall is tied to radio software that could prevent the rearview camera image from appearing on a vehicle's media screen. The company will provide customers with an over-the-air software update to fix the issue.
The carmaker said it isn't aware of any related accidents or injuries.
