2025 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid Brake Fastener Recall (25V191)

Recall 25V191 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid in recall 25V191?

The bolts securing the front brake caliper bracket may not be tightened properly, which can result in reduced steering control, a brake fluid leak, and a loss of front brake function.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The bolts securing the front brake caliper bracket may not be tightened properly, which can result in reduced steering control, a brake fluid leak, and a loss of front brake function.

Is it safe to drive a 2025 Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid with recall 25V191?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Reduced steering control, a brake fluid leak, and loss of front brake function increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: Reduced steering control, a brake fluid leak, and loss of front brake function increase the risk of a crash.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the critical fasteners, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V191?

Recall 25V191 covers 8 vehicles: 2025 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid.

NHTSA lists 8 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid brake fastener recall?

Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake caliper brackets and bolts, as necessary, free of charge.

Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake caliper brackets and bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 27C.

When was recall 25V191 announced?

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported recall 25V191 to NHTSA on March 27, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as April 10, 2025.

This recall was filed 18 months ago. If your Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid is part of recall 25V191?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V191 is open on your Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2025 Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid owners do about recall 25V191?

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 25V191000 applies to your Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized Chrysler dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any critical fasteners symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
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 recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the brakes.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the brakes have been filed since recall 25V191 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 1 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 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.

• 2025 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid: 1 complaints in total, 0 about the brakes

Can recall 25V191 make my Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid 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 25V191000 does not automatically make your Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid 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))?

If the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid brakes have needed more than one trip to the dealer, keep every repair order. Brake defects are treated as serious safety problems under California law.

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.

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