2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale Battery Cable Recall (23V623)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 4,129 vehicles · Reported September 7, 2023
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling 4,129 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale; 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV; 2023-2024 Dodge Hornet vehicles. The 12-volt battery positive cable and/or high voltage connector cable may not be tightened properly, which can overheat the electrical connections and result in a fire while parked or driving. A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Park outside and away from buildings until it is repaired.
Recall 23V623 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V623000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 98A |
| Date reported to NHTSA | September 7, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Vehicles | 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale; 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV; 2023-2024 Dodge Hornet |
| Units affected | 4,129 |
| Component | Electrical System > 12V / 24V / 48V Battery > Cables |
| Safety risk | A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale in recall 23V623?
The 12-volt battery positive cable and/or high voltage connector cable may not be tightened properly, which can overheat the electrical connections and result in a fire while parked or driving.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale and 2023-2024 Dodge Hornet plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The 12-volt battery positive cable and/or high voltage connector cable may not be tightened properly, which can overheat the electrical connections and result in a fire while parked or driving.
Is it safe to drive a 2023 Tonale with recall 23V623?
Park it outside. NHTSA lists a fire risk for recall 23V623, so keep the vehicle away from buildings until it is repaired.
NHTSA lists this as a Park Outside recall because of a fire risk. Park the vehicle outside and away from buildings until the repair is done, even if you have not noticed any problem.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Which vehicles are included in recall 23V623?
Recall 23V623 covers 4,129 vehicles: 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale; 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV; 2023-2024 Dodge Hornet.
NHTSA lists 4,129 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Alfa Romeo | Tonale |
| 2024 | Alfa Romeo | Tonale PHEV |
| 2023-2024 | Dodge | Hornet |
What is the fix for the Tonale battery cable recall?
Yes. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and tighten the cable connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 98A.
When was recall 23V623 announced?
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported recall 23V623 to NHTSA on September 7, 2023. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as September 28, 2023.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| September 7, 2023 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 23V623000. |
| September 28, 2023 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 37 months ago. If your Tonale was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Tonale is part of recall 23V623?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 23V623 is open on your Tonale, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 23V623000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Tonale owners do about recall 23V623?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 23V623000 applies to your Tonale.
- Park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done.
- Call a Alfa Romeo dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any cables symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Tonale owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 23 of them about the ev and hybrid battery.
Since recall 23V623 was reported on September 7, 2023, owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 3 of them (13%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the ev and hybrid battery and were received on or after September 7, 2023, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related ev and hybrid battery issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 60 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 23 of them involve the ev and hybrid battery. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2023 Dodge Hornet: 26 complaints in total, 10 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2024 Dodge Hornet: 24 complaints in total, 10 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV: 10 complaints in total, 3 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the ev and hybrid battery
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
Leased a brand new 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale (first year new model production) on 12-23-23. This is a hybrid. On [XXX] at 1347 miles the car would not start. Entire electrical system shut down. Towed to dealership were purchased – Stateline Alfa Romeo in Fort Mill SC.
2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV owner, NC, NHTSA complaint 11572646, filed February 18, 2024
Not being able to scroll through the presets on the steering wheel is a safety hazard.
2024 Dodge Hornet owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11687107, filed September 13, 2025
Complete electrical issues, starting with no start up, after jumping power steering went out. Was in shop for 2 months and had an electrical fire internally, while not running.
2024 Dodge Hornet owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11705148, filed December 15, 2025
Can recall 23V623 make my Tonale a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 23V623000 does not automatically make your Tonale a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
Battery and electric drive repairs are among the slowest repairs in the industry. A 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale waiting on a battery module or drive unit can sit at the dealer for weeks, and every day counts toward the 30-day figure in California's lemon law presumption.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
Recall repairs depend on parts. Owners can wait days, weeks or months, usually about one to three months in our cases, and those days count toward California's 30-day out-of-service rule.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 23V623
Did the recall 23V623 fix work?
Since recall 23V623 was reported on September 7, 2023, owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 3 of them (13%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed September 28, 2023.
Is the 23V623000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Tonale is part of recall 23V623000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Can a battery recall reduce my EV's range?
Some battery recalls limit the state of charge or range until a module or pack is replaced. Check your owner letter for any interim limits, and keep notes if range or charging changes after the repair.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 23V623000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Alfa Romeo, Dodge. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.