Stellantis Recalls 219,000 US Vehicles Due to Rear-View Camera Defect

Stellantis is recalling over 219,000 vehicles in the US due to a rear-view camera issue. The recall affects various Stellantis brands, including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, and Free2move. The recall is a result of a software issue that can cause the rear-view camera to malfunction, resulting in a reduced view of the area behind the vehicle. Stellantis is working to address the issue and will notify affected owners.

Stellantis, the parent company of numerous automotive brands including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, and Free2move, has announced a recall affecting over 219,000 vehicles in the United States. The recall is due to a software issue that can cause the rear-view camera to malfunction, potentially reducing the driver's view behind the vehicle [1].

The recall affects certain 2019-2021 Ram ProMaster and 2019-2020 Dodge Journey vehicles. The issue stems from potential cracks in the microprocessor of the rearview camera system, which may cause the camera image to fail to display properly. Affected vehicles may show a blank, black, blue, or inverted screen in place of the required rearview image [2].

This condition results in noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 111, "Rear Visibility," and poses an increased risk of a crash if the driver does not notice or account for the missing or distorted image while reversing. Stellantis has stated that dealers will replace the rearview camera at no charge. Owners are expected to receive notification letters beginning September 30, 2025 [2].

The recall is part of a broader recall crisis that Stellantis has been facing in 2025, involving over 1.4 million vehicles globally for issues ranging from battery fires to software defects. The recall crisis has strained the company's finances and eroded trust in its ability to manage quality control and innovation, with a significant impact on investor confidence and stock price [4].

Stellantis is working to address these issues and stabilize operations under the leadership of new CEO Antonio Filosa, who has implemented a "people-first" strategy. However, the company continues to face challenges in its transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and software-defined systems, with ongoing risks highlighted by declining North American shipments [4].

References:
[1] https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/stellantis-recall-over-219000-us-vehicles-due-an-issue-with-rear-view-camera-2025-08-30/
[2] https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-recalls-ram-promaster-and-dodge-journey-for-rearview-camera-defect/
[4] https://www.ainvest.com/news/stellantis-recall-crisis-looming-threat-investor-confidence-long-term-viability-2508/