A software problem could affect the rear-view camera in nearly 1 million Stellantis vehicles, prompting a worldwide recall. The automaker said the radio software may stop the camera image from appearing properly while a driver reverses.
Stellantis is recalling about 955,000 vehicles worldwide, including 848,000 in the United States. The U.S. recall covers various 2026 and 2027 model-year vehicles, including the Chrysler Pacifica, Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid and Voyager; Dodge Charger; Jeep Cherokee, Compass, Gladiator, Grand Cherokee, Grand Wagoneer and Wrangler; and Ram 1500, 2500 and ProMaster.
About 107,000 vehicles are affected in Canada, Mexico and other markets.
Owners will receive an over-the-air radio software update when it becomes available. A prompt will appear on the vehicle’s media screen to guide the update.
What Drivers Should Know
Stellantis said it has not received reports of accidents or injuries linked to the issue. If the rear-view camera fails to display an image, drivers should check the rear-view and side mirrors while reversing.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) required rear-view cameras in all light-duty vehicles by 2018. The agency cited an average of 210 deaths and 15,000 injuries each year from backover crashes in the U.S., with children age 5 and younger accounting for about 30% of the deaths.
The software update aims to restore proper camera operation without requiring owners to visit a dealership. Drivers should follow the on-screen update instructions and use additional mirrors if the camera image is unavailable.