Stellantis has issued one of its largest recalls of 2026, covering nearly 850,000 vehicles sold in the United States under the Jeep, Ram, Dodge, and Chrysler brands. The issue is a radio software defect that can prevent the rearview camera image from appearing on the central screen when a driver shifts into reverse. The good news: most owners will not need to visit a dealership. The fix arrives automatically as a free over-the-air software update.
What the Recall Covers
Stellantis is recalling more than 950,000 vehicles worldwide because radio software may disrupt the rearview camera from appearing on the vehicle’s media screen. The recall includes nearly 850,000 vehicles in the United States and more than 100,000 in Canada, Mexico, and other markets.
The full list of affected models spans more than fifteen vehicle variants across four brands. Named models include the Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, Dodge Charger, Jeep Cherokee, Compass, Gladiator, Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee L, Grand Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer L, Wrangler, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and Ram ProMaster and ProMaster EV. The affected vehicles span the 2026 and 2027 model years.
A radio software issue has been identified on 848,511 vehicles in the US, which could lead to the rearview camera image failing to display. Stellantis has issued 27 recalls so far in 2026, with this one ranking as the third-largest of the year.
Why This Is a Federal Safety Issue
A rearview camera failure is not a minor inconvenience. Under US federal regulations, rearview cameras are mandatory safety equipment on all new vehicles sold in the country. A working backup camera is part of the minimum required rear visibility gear under federal rules, so a failure counts as a safety defect even if the vehicle still drives normally.
The defect traces to radio software that can keep the rearview camera feed from showing on the central screen when you select reverse. Drivers suddenly lose the wide-angle view behind the vehicle and have to rely on mirrors and direct sightlines, which can be stressful in tight parking lots or crowded driveways.
Stellantis said it is unaware of any accidents or injuries related to the defect. Owners experiencing the issue are advised to use their rearview and side mirrors when reversing their vehicles while awaiting the update.
A Software Fix, Not a Dealer Visit
The remedy Stellantis has chosen is a free over-the-air software update to the radio system. Stellantis is responding by sending a free over-the-air software update to the radio system, restoring the camera image without a dealer visit for most owners. A prompt will appear on the vehicle’s media screen when the update is available.
The OTA delivery method is significant. It means that the vast majority of the 850,000 affected owners in the US will receive the fix automatically, without needing to schedule an appointment, drive to a dealership, or wait for parts. For owners who do not have reliable internet connectivity in their vehicles or whose software update does not complete automatically, a dealer visit remains an option.
How to Check If Your Vehicle Is Affected
The recall has been filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Owners can verify whether their vehicle is part of this recall by entering their VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls or through the official Stellantis brand apps for Jeep, Ram, Dodge, or Chrysler. The recall number to reference is tied to the 2026 filing for radio software affecting rear visibility.
Owners should also watch for a notification on their vehicle’s media screen, which will prompt the update when it becomes available. For vehicles that have already received the update automatically, no further action is required.
A Recurring Challenge for Stellantis
This is not the first time Stellantis has issued a recall linked to rearview camera software in its vehicles. The company has faced similar issues with earlier model years dating back to 2021, making this part of an ongoing challenge with its radio software architecture across multiple platforms. Of the five notable recalls Stellantis has issued this year, a power steering wiring issue affecting Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator models is considered the most serious, as it carried a fire risk warning. NBC News
While the camera software issue is being addressed efficiently through OTA delivery, the recurrence of similar problems across multiple generations points to a need for more rigorous software validation before vehicles reach production. As vehicles become increasingly software-defined, the quality of code embedded in infotainment and safety systems is becoming as important as the quality of the mechanical components themselves.
