Stellantis recalls nearly 955,000 vehicles worldwide over rear-view camera software issue
Nearly one million Stellantis vehicles are being recalled worldwide, but the problem is not a failed camera or a broken piece of hardware.
The recall involves software in the vehicle’s radio and infotainment system that may prevent the rear-view camera image from appearing on the central display when reverse gear is selected.
Stellantis says the campaign covers 954,885 vehicles globally across the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram brands, highlighting how a software fault can now trigger a safety recall on a scale once more commonly associated with mechanical defects.
More than 848,000 vehicles affected in the US
Of the 954,885 vehicles included globally, 848,511 are in the United States. Another 82,869 are in Canada, 7,969 in Mexico, while 15,736 vehicles are located across other international markets.
The affected population mainly covers 2026 and 2027 model-year vehicles.
Models listed in the campaign include the Chrysler Pacifica, Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid and Voyager; Dodge Charger; Jeep Cherokee, Compass, Gladiator, Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee L, Grand Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer L and Wrangler.
Ram models include the 1500, 2500, ProMaster and ProMaster EV.
The US recall campaign is identified as 78D.
Stellantis says it is not aware of any crashes or injuries related to the issue. However, a missing rear-view camera image may reduce visibility behind the vehicle while reversing and increase the risk of a collision.
If the image fails to appear, drivers are advised to rely on the interior rear-view mirror and both side mirrors, while taking extra care when reversing.
The fix can be delivered over the air
One of the more significant aspects of this recall is how the problem will be repaired.
Because the fault is software-related, affected vehicles do not necessarily require parts to be removed or replaced. Stellantis plans to provide an updated version of the radio software through an over-the-air, or OTA, update.
In the US, the update is expected to become available in September 2026. Owners who are unable to complete the update themselves will also be able to have it performed by a dealer at no charge.
This is increasingly becoming part of the modern recall landscape.
Traditional recalls are often associated with components such as brakes, airbags, steering systems or fuel lines. Modern vehicles, however, rely heavily on software to coordinate displays, cameras, driver-assistance systems and other electronic functions.
That means a defect no longer has to involve a physical component to create a safety concern.
Software recalls are becoming part of vehicle ownership
Stellantis has dealt with a similar type of issue before. In 2024, the company recalled around 1.16 million vehicles in North America over another radio software problem that could prevent the rear-view camera image from displaying.
The 2024 and 2026 campaigns involve different vehicles and should not be treated as the same defect.
What they do have in common is the growing importance of software reliability in vehicle safety.
As more vehicle functions are controlled electronically, manufacturers are increasingly required to treat software bugs with the same level of attention once reserved mainly for mechanical failures.
Malaysia involvement has not been confirmed
Around 15,736 vehicles included in the latest campaign are located in international markets outside the US, Canada and Mexico, but the available information does not provide a country-by-country breakdown.
At the time of writing, Move Auto has not found a local announcement from Stellantis Malaysia confirming that Malaysian-market vehicles are included in recall campaign 78D.
Owners who are concerned about an individual vehicle should therefore verify its recall status using the vehicle identification number, or VIN, through the manufacturer or an authorised service centre.
Modern cars are becoming increasingly dependent on software, and this recall shows both sides of that shift.
On one hand, a software-related safety fault can potentially be corrected across hundreds of thousands of vehicles through an OTA update, without replacing a physical component.
On the other hand, software itself has become another source of vehicle failure. A bug inside an infotainment system may sound minor, but once it affects a safety function such as the rear-view camera, it can become a large-scale recall.
Vehicle reliability in the years ahead will therefore depend not only on engines, transmissions and hardware durability, but also on software stability, update support and how quickly manufacturers respond when problems are discovered.
Move Auto will continue tracking international vehicle recalls, automotive technology and software-related safety issues, while clearly distinguishing overseas campaigns from recalls officially confirmed for Malaysia.
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