Jeep And Dodge EV Recall Covers Instrument Panel Software
Chrysler is recalling select Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger EV models for an instrument panel software update. The recall matters because EV owners need to know whether their specific vehicle is included and how the no-cost software remedy will work.
NHTSA’s Part 573 report lists recall 26V262 and says 20,271 vehicles are potentially involved. The affected group includes 11,743 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer S vehicles and 8,528 2024-2025 Dodge Charger EV vehicles.
According to the NHTSA filing, some vehicles may have an inoperative instrument panel cluster that may not display required indicators and telltales. NHTSA says missing information such as brake, stability-control, tire-pressure and gear-selection indicators can increase crash risk without prior warning.
Kelley Blue Book reported that the remedy is updated software for the affected unit. The NHTSA report says FCA US planned to notify dealers around April 30, 2026, and begin notifying owners around May 21, 2026.
Owners should check their VIN through NHTSA, the manufacturer or a trusted recall tool. The recall applies to specific vehicles, so a model name alone is not enough to confirm whether repair is needed.
The recall also highlights how software has become part of basic vehicle ownership. EV shoppers often focus on battery range and charging speed, but displays, control modules and driver information systems are also central to the daily experience. That makes software-update history a useful part of evaluating any late-model electric vehicle.
That review should happen before a test drive whenever possible.
For used EV shoppers, the recall is another reason to review software history. Electric vehicles can receive important updates through service visits, over-the-air systems or dealer-installed software, depending on the issue and the manufacturer process.
Trade-in customers should also check recall status. Owners thinking about whether to trade their vehicle should keep recall completion records with the title, service history and other ownership documents.
The Wagoneer S and Charger EV are important new electric products, so clear recall handling matters for shopper confidence. A calm VIN check and documented software update can help owners keep the vehicle’s history clean. It also gives shoppers a concrete record to review instead of relying on broad assumptions about EV software.
Financing decisions should still focus on the whole vehicle. A shopper comparing an EV should look at price, battery warranty, range, charging access, recall status and payment before choosing a financing structure.
Service planning remains part of EV ownership. Even when the remedy is software, owners still need tires, brakes, inspections, cabin filters, recalls and updates tracked through a service and ownership-cost plan.
What EV Owners Should Know
Owners should verify the VIN, watch for the official notice and schedule the software update if the vehicle is included. Used shoppers should confirm recall completion and ask for documentation before buying a late-model Wagoneer S or Charger EV.
The practical takeaway is that software-related recalls can still matter to daily driving. Use the VIN, complete the remedy and keep the record. More EV ownership updates can be followed through the automotive news hub.
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