Multinational automaker Stellantis is recalling nearly 955,000 vehicles globally due to a software defect that prevents rearview cameras from displaying images. This massive safety campaign represents the company's third major recall in the United States during 2026, intensifying scrutiny on the integration of its extensive portfolio of brands.
The vast majority of the recalled vehicles are in the United States, where 848,511 vehicles from the 2026 and 2027 model years are affected. Additionally, the recall impacts 82,869 vehicles in Canada, approximately 7,969 in Mexico, and 15,736 in other global markets. It remains unclear if any of the vehicles in the latter category are located in Europe. Stellantis confirmed that it has not received any reports of accidents or injuries related to this software malfunction.
The recall covers a wide array of popular models. These include the Chrysler Pacifica, Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid, and Voyager; the Dodge Charger; several Jeep models including the Cherokee, Compass, Gladiator, Grand Cherokee, and Wrangler; and Ram's 1500, 2500, and ProMaster vehicle ranges.
To resolve the issue, Stellantis plans to deploy a free over-the-air software update, allowing most owners to avoid visiting a physical dealership. Vehicles will display a prompt on their screens when the update is ready. The company also expects to mail written notification letters to affected owners starting in September. Until the patch is applied, Stellantis advises drivers to utilize their side and rearview mirrors when backing up.
Stellantis was established in January 2021 through a merger between Italian-American automaker Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and France's PSA Group, which owned Peugeot and Citroën. The merger culminated years of effort by the late FCA chief executive Sergio Marchionne, who had sought a partner since 2015 to help absorb the high costs of vehicle electrification, autonomous driving technology, and increasingly strict emissions standards. The final agreement, reached in December 2019, aimed to achieve annual cost savings of roughly €3.7 billion.
Today, Stellantis is headquartered in the Netherlands, though day-to-day operations are directed by chief executive Antonio Filosa from Auburn Hills, Michigan. The automotive giant controls 14 distinct brands, including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, and Vauxhall. The conglomerate remains heavily family-controlled, with the Agnelli family (founders of Fiat) and the Peugeot family serving as major shareholders alongside the French state's investment bank.
This latest software issue adds to a challenging year for Stellantis in the US. In June 2026, the carmaker recalled more than 1 million Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles due to a power-steering wiring defect that posed a potential fire risk. Just a month later, in July, a smaller batch of Grand Wagoneer and Wagoneer L SUVs was recalled over faulty brake software capable of disabling electronic stability control.
Rearview camera malfunctions have become a frequent issue across the broader automotive sector. Stellantis itself has traced at least three separate rearview camera failures in recent years back to radio software rather than the hardware of the cameras themselves, highlighting persistent difficulties in integrating infotainment software across its diverse lineup of brands.
