Stellantis Recalls 955,000 Vehicles Over Faulty Backup Cameras

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Aug 18, 2026

Rear backup cameras have quickly become a feature most buyers can’t live without. In fact, the technology has boosted vehicle safety ever since regulators required it on 2018 models and newer. Still, these cameras aren’t perfect. Faulty rear cameras have triggered more than 180 recalls across the industry. Now, Stellantis has added a big one to that list. As a result, the automaker is recalling 955,000 vehicles across its four major U.S. brands. At the core of it all sits a software glitch that can shut the backup display off completely.

Faulty Software Creates Blank Screens For Camera System

Stellantis Ram 1500 caught up in the 955,000-vehicle backup camera recall
Stellantis is recalling 955,000 vehicles across its four core U.S. brands due to faulty rear cameras (Photo by Cory Fourniquet)

In its official statement, Stellantis says it will recall 848,511 vehicles in the United States. Meanwhile, the remaining 107,000 sit in markets around the world. According to the company, faulty radio software causes the problem. As a result, that software can hide the camera image when a driver shifts into reverse.

So far, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) hasn’t published a safety recall report. Even so, Stellantis confirms that all four core brands share the flaw. Over at Dodge, owners face it on the 2026-2027 Charger. Chrysler adds the 2026-2027 Pacifica, the Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, and the Voyager. Finally, Ram rounds out the list with the 1500 and 2500 pickups plus the ProMaster van.

Jeep Is The Hardest Hit By Recall

Jeep Cherokee among the Stellantis models hit by the backup camera recall
Jeep is the brand hardest hit by this recall, with several of its top-selling models impacted by the faulty backup cameras (Photo by Jeep)

Of every brand, Jeep takes the hardest hit. The recall covers the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, Compass, Gladiator, Wrangler, Grand Wagoneer, and Grand Wagoneer L. Yet the timing stings. Right now, Jeep sits in the middle of a plan to grow its sales 25% in 2026. On top of that, the brand keeps launching fresh products and pushing deeper into the hybrid market.

A plan that ambitious needs plenty of good press. Instead, a major safety recall delivers the opposite. For loyal owners, it risks souring the mood. Worse still, it could spook first-time buyers eyeing a Jeep for the very first time.

What’s Stellantis Doing About It?

Stellantis Ram 1500 set to receive an over-the-air fix for the backup camera recall
Stellantis will release an over-the-air update for the affected vehicles, which eliminates a visit to the dealership (Photo by Cory Fourniquet)

For now, Stellantis hasn’t shared every detail. However, the company says it knows of no related accidents or injuries. Recall notices go out in September. Fortunately, owners won’t need a dealership visit to fix it. Instead, Stellantis will push an over-the-air (OTA) update to every affected brand. Once the update is ready, a prompt will pop up on the vehicle’s screen to install it.

This recall also follows two similar camera problems from earlier this year. Back in March, for example, Ford recalled 1.7 million SUVs over the same kind of fault. The Bronco, Explorer, and Edge all landed on that list. Together, these cases expose a stubborn weak spot in modern camera tech.

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