2023, 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale Backup Camera Recall (25V246)

Recall 25V246 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2023, 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale in recall 25V246?

The display module may not show the rearview camera image.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale and Dodge Hornet vehicles. The display module may not show the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Is it safe to drive a 2023, 2025 Tonale with recall 25V246?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the camera.

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V246?

Recall 25V246 covers 48,527 vehicles: 2023, 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale; 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV; 2023-2025 Dodge Hornet.

NHTSA lists 48,527 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Tonale backup camera recall?

Yes. Dealers will update the software or replace the display as necessary free of charge.

Dealers will update the software or replace the display as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 13, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 13C and 38C.

Manufacturer recall number: 13C, 38C.

When was recall 25V246 announced?

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported recall 25V246 to NHTSA on April 15, 2025.

This recall was filed 17 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 25V246?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V246 is open on your Tonale, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 25V246000 is open on your Tonale, it will be listed there, along with Alfa Romeo recall number 13C, 38C. You can also ask any Alfa Romeo dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.

What should Tonale owners do about recall 25V246?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V246000 applies to your Tonale.
2. Call a Alfa Romeo dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the camera happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are Tonale owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 4 of them about the rearview camera.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the rearview camera have been filed since recall 25V246 was reported (4) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 64 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 4 of them involve the rearview camera. 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, 2 about the rearview camera
• 2024 Dodge Hornet: 24 complaints in total, 2 about the rearview camera
• 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV: 10 complaints in total, 0 about the rearview camera
• 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale: 2 complaints in total, 0 about the rearview camera
• 2025 Dodge Hornet: 2 complaints in total, 0 about the rearview camera
• 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the rearview camera

A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):

The contact owns a 2023 Dodge Hornet. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V246000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.

2023 Dodge Hornet owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11656536, filed April 24, 2025

The contact owns a 2023 Dodge Hornet. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V246000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer and was informed that the recall repair was completed; however, the NHTSA website indicated that the VIN was still under recall.

2023 Dodge Hornet owner, NY, NHTSA complaint 11729354, filed April 6, 2026

The contact owns a 2024 Dodge Hornet. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V246000 (Back Over Prevention) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted.

2024 Dodge Hornet owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11682244, filed August 21, 2025

Can recall 25V246 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 25V246000 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))?

A rearview camera that blanks out or freezes is a safety issue because federal rules require a working backup image. Camera problems are often software related, and many owners see them come back after an update.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2023, 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

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.

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