Stellantis is recalling roughly 955,000 vehicles around the world because of a software problem that can prevent the rear-view camera from working properly when drivers shift into reverse.
Most of the affected vehicles are in the United States, where about 848,000 units are included in the recall. Another 107,000 vehicles are being recalled across Canada, Mexico, and other markets.
The issue affects a long list of 2026 and 2027 models from Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram. These include the Chrysler Pacifica, Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid and Voyager, Dodge Charger, Jeep Cherokee, Compass, Gladiator, Grand Cherokee, Grand Wagoneer and Wrangler, along with the Ram 1500, 2500 and ProMaster.
The problem comes from the vehicle’s radio software. In some cases, it can interfere with the rear-view camera and stop the image from appearing on the screen while the vehicle is backing up.
Fortunately for owners, the fix should be relatively simple. Stellantis plans to send out an over-the-air software update, which means many drivers should be able to resolve the issue without visiting a dealership. A notification will appear on the vehicle’s media screen once the update is ready.
Stellantis says it is not aware of any crashes or injuries linked to the problem.
Until the software is updated, the company is advising drivers to use their rear-view and side mirrors if the camera image fails to appear when reversing.
Rear-view cameras have been required on all new light-duty vehicles in the United States since 2018. The rule was introduced after regulators highlighted the risks of backover crashes, which were estimated to cause around 210 deaths and 15,000 injuries every year in the country. About 30 percent of those deaths involved children aged five or younger.
With nearly one million vehicles involved, the recall is significant in scale, but because the fix can be delivered through a software update, the process should be much easier for affected owners than a traditional workshop repair.
