2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Instrument Cluster Recall (26V262)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 20,271 vehicles · Reported April 23, 2026
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling 20,271 2024-2025 Dodge Charger EV; 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer S vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems for Light Vehicles," 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System," and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 26V262 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V262000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 39D |
| Date reported to NHTSA | April 23, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Vehicles | 2024-2025 Dodge Charger EV; 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer S |
| Units affected | 20,271 |
| Component | Electrical System > Instrument Cluster / Panel |
| Safety risk | An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer S in recall 26V262?
A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger electric vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems for Light Vehicles," 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System," and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Is it safe to drive a 2024-2025 Wagoneer S with recall 26V262?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, 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 instrument cluster and panel.
Which vehicles are included in recall 26V262?
Recall 26V262 covers 20,271 vehicles: 2024-2025 Dodge Charger EV; 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer S.
NHTSA lists 20,271 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | Dodge | Charger EV |
| 2024-2025 | Jeep | Wagoneer S |
What is the fix for the Wagoneer S instrument cluster recall?
Yes. Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge.
Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 39D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.
When was recall 26V262 announced?
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported recall 26V262 to NHTSA on April 23, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as May 14, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| April 25, 2025 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| April 23, 2026 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 26V262000. |
| May 14, 2026 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 5 months ago. If your Wagoneer S was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Wagoneer S is part of recall 26V262?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V262 is open on your Wagoneer S, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 26V262000 is open on your Wagoneer S, it will be listed there, along with Jeep recall number 39D. You can also ask any Jeep dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should Wagoneer S owners do about recall 26V262?
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 26V262000 applies to your Wagoneer S.
- Call a Jeep 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.
- Write down when symptoms involving the instrument cluster and panel happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Wagoneer S owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 142 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 98 of them about the electrical system.
Since recall 26V262 was reported on April 23, 2026, owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the electrical system on these vehicles. 9 of them (29%) 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 electrical system and were received on or after April 23, 2026, 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 electrical system issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 142 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 98 of them involve the electrical system. 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 Jeep Wagoneer S: 52 complaints in total, 35 about the electrical system
- 2025 Dodge Charger EV: 39 complaints in total, 26 about the electrical system
- 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S: 28 complaints in total, 21 about the electrical system
- 2024 Dodge Charger EV: 23 complaints in total, 16 about the electrical system
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
The contact owns a 2025 Dodge Charger EV. The contact stated that shortly after purchasing the vehicle, the doors and hatch back door failed to open immediately. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed and determined that the door sensors were faulty and needed to be replaced.
2025 Dodge Charger EV owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11668879, filed June 24, 2025
Drove the car home on July 2nd 2025 and plugged it in. July 3rd unplugged the vehicle got in the car and no start with several different warning lights, Service electric system, service dampening system and vehicle will shut down soon (although it was not even running).
2025 Dodge Charger EV owner, IN, NHTSA complaint 11676341, filed July 26, 2025
The vehicle will display any number of warnings and then go into limp mode. The vehicle has been to the dealership 3 times to repair these issues but they have not been able to actually fix anything yet.
2025 Dodge Charger EV owner, GA, NHTSA complaint 11677810, filed August 1, 2025
Can recall 26V262 make my Wagoneer S 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 26V262000 does not automatically make your Wagoneer S 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))?
Electrical faults are hard to diagnose, so dealers often try several fixes before one works, if one works at all. That pattern of repeat visits for the same instrument cluster and panel problem is common in lemon law claims.
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.
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 26V262
Did the recall 26V262 fix work?
Since recall 26V262 was reported on April 23, 2026, owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the electrical system on these vehicles. 9 of them (29%) 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 May 14, 2026.
Is the 26V262000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Wagoneer S is part of recall 26V262000?
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 26V262000 (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 Dodge, Jeep. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.