Stellantis Recalls Nearly 1 Million Cars Over Backup Cameras

Stellantis NV is recalling nearly 1 million vehicles worldwide, including about 850,000 in the US, over a software glitch that can disrupt backup cameras. The recall affects Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, and Ram vehicles from model years 2026 and 2027, and the company will provide an over-the-air software update to fix the issue. Stellantis said it is not aware of any related accidents or injuries.

Bloomberg -- Stellantis NV is recalling almost 1 million vehicles over a software glitch that can disrupt vehicle backup cameras, the latest in a string of issues affecting rearview displays. Most Read from Bloomberg - Stripe Clinches Over $7 Billion Deal to Buy AI Firm OpenRouter https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-16/stripe-nears-deal-to-buy-ai-firm-openrouter-for-over-7-billion?utm campaign=bn&utm medium=distro&utm source=yahooUS - Trump Reduces US-South Korea Drills, Citing Lack of Help on Iran https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-16/trump-says-he-s-curtailing-military-drills-with-south-korea?utm campaign=bn&utm medium=distro&utm source=yahooUS - Stocks Fall as Brent Tops $90 on Middle East Risks: Markets Wrap https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-16/stock-market-today-dow-s-p-live-updates?utm campaign=bn&utm medium=distro&utm source=yahooUS The recall affects nearly 850,000 Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge and Ram vehicles in the US from model years 2026 and 2027, Stellantis said Monday in a statement. Another roughly 107,000 automobiles outside the US are also affected by the issue. The campaign adds to a series of problems that have made backup cameras one of the the most error-prone features in modern automobiles. A Bloomberg News analysis this month found that faulty camera systems have resulted in recalls spanning roughly 21 million cars since the US mandated the safety systems eight years ago. Malfunctions can stem from a variety of underlying faults, including software issues and manufacturing missteps. Stellantis' latest recall is tied to radio software that could prevent the review camera's image from appearing on a vehicle's media screen. The company will provide customers with an over-the-air software update to fix the issue. The carmaker said it isn't aware of any related accidents or injuries. --With assistance from Max Rivera. Most Read from Bloomberg Businessweek - The Steamy, Magical and Now Very Lucrative Romantasy Business https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-08-12/romantasy-book-series-help-revive-interest-in-reading-push-into-tv-and-film?utm campaign=bw&utm medium=distro&utm source=yahooUS - The Midwest City Keeping the American Dream Alive for First-Time Homebuyers https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-13/michigan-housing-market-offers-new-opportunities-for-first-time-buyers?utm campaign=bw&utm medium=distro&utm source=yahooUS ©2026 Bloomberg L.P.