2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Brake Pedal Recall (25V846)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 5,974 vehicles · Reported December 9, 2025
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling 5,974 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV; 2024 Dodge Hornet PHEV vehicles. The brake pedal may collapse and cause a loss of brake function. A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V846 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V846000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | D0C |
| Date reported to NHTSA | December 9, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Vehicles | 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV; 2024 Dodge Hornet PHEV |
| Units affected | 5,974 |
| Build dates | February 10, 2023 to December 21, 2023 |
| Component | Service Brakes, Hydraulic > Pedals And Linkages |
| Safety risk | A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV in recall 25V846?
The brake pedal may collapse and cause a loss of brake function.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The brake pedal may collapse and cause a loss of brake function.
Is it safe to drive a 2024 Tonale PHEV with recall 25V846?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A loss of brake function increases 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 pedals and linkages.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V846?
Recall 25V846 covers 5,974 vehicles: 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV; 2024 Dodge Hornet PHEV.
NHTSA lists 5,974 vehicles in this campaign, built February 10, 2023 to December 21, 2023. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Alfa Romeo | Tonale PHEV |
| 2024 | Dodge | Hornet PHEV |
What is the fix for the Tonale PHEV brake pedal recall?
Yes. Dealers will reinforce the brake pedal arm, free of charge.
Dealers will reinforce the brake pedal arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Owners may contact FCA Customer Service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is D0C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 16, 2025. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 24V752.
When was recall 25V846 announced?
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported recall 25V846 to NHTSA on December 9, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as January 13, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| February 10, 2023 | First affected vehicle built (per Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)'s filing). |
| December 21, 2023 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| December 9, 2025 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V846000. |
| January 13, 2026 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 9 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 314 days. If your Tonale PHEV was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Tonale PHEV is part of recall 25V846?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V846 is open on your Tonale PHEV, 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 25V846000. 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 PHEV owners do about recall 25V846?
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 25V846000 applies to your Tonale PHEV.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Alfa Romeo dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- 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 pedals and linkages 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 PHEV owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 22 of them about the brakes.
Since recall 25V846 was reported on December 9, 2025, owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the brakes on these vehicles. 2 of them (33%) 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 brakes and were received on or after December 9, 2025, 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 brakes issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 61 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 22 of them involve the brakes. 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.
- 2024 Dodge Hornet PHEV: 51 complaints in total, 18 about the brakes
- 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV: 10 complaints in total, 4 about the brakes
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
The contact owns a 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and attempting to slow down, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the brake pedal was abnormally stiff. In addition, the vehicle hesitated to come to a complete stop.
2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11658266, filed May 1, 2025
I have found a huge barrier to getting my brakes serviced as Alfa Romeo makes it impossible for an independent mechanic to acquire the necessary brake hardware to keep my car safely on the road. 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale already has a formal federal safety recall regarding a brake pedal collapse defect.
2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV owner, NY, NHTSA complaint 11746209, filed June 24, 2026
Back when I bought this vehicle in November, I noticed an excessively loud noise when breaking. This noise takes place when it’s cold and or wet (snow makes it worse). I have contacted 2 Dodge dealership and both claim nothing is wrong.
2024 Dodge Hornet PHEV owner, OH, NHTSA complaint 11646528, filed March 5, 2025
Can recall 25V846 make my Tonale PHEV 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.
Owners often ask whether this pedals and linkages recall means their Tonale PHEV qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Brake defects are safety defects. California's lemon law presumption can apply after two repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, when the manufacturer has been notified directly.
This is not the first recall for this problem. When a manufacturer has to recall the same pedals and linkages again, that suggests the earlier fix did not work. If your 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV has had this repair more than once, keep every repair order.
Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 24V752000.
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.
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 25V846
Did the recall 25V846 fix work?
Since recall 25V846 was reported on December 9, 2025, owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the brakes on these vehicles. 2 of them (33%) 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 January 13, 2026.
Is the 25V846000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Tonale PHEV is part of recall 25V846000?
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.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
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 25V846000 (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.