Drivers of newer Jeep and Dodge models may want to take a closer look at their dashboards. Stellantis has issued a recall impacting more than 20,000 vehicles after identifying a defect that could prevent critical safety information from appearing on the instrument panel—raising concerns about increased crash risk.
The issue centers on a faulty instrument cluster in certain 2024–2025 models, including the Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger EV. According to a notice filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the affected systems may fail to display essential details such as gear position, warning lights, and other alerts that drivers rely on while operating the vehicle.
In total, 20,271 units are included in the recall, split between 11,743 Jeep Wagoneer S vehicles and 8,528 Dodge Charger EVs.
Stellantis opened an investigation into the issue on March 10 and identified on April 1 that certain vehicles may have a defect related to the instrument panel display system.
The component—mounted directly behind the steering wheel—acts as the central hub for real-time vehicle data. When it malfunctions, drivers may be left without visibility into critical safety indicators, a scenario that fails to meet federal safety standards.
Regulators noted that the defect places these vehicles out of compliance with multiple Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, including those tied to lighting, electronic stability control, braking systems, and occupant protection. “An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information… increases the risk of a crash,” the NHTSA stated in its recall summary.
To fix the issue, Stellantis is instructing owners to visit authorized dealerships, where the instrument panel software will be updated at no cost. Notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning May 21, and customers can also contact the company directly using the recall reference number 39D for more details.
VIN lookup tools will be available through the NHTSA starting April 30, allowing affected drivers to quickly check whether their vehicle is affected.
