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Dodge Hornet recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns and 52 owner complaints for the Dodge Hornet, covering model years 2023 to 2025. The 2023 model year drew the most complaints (26), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 7 recall campaigns on file
  • 52 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 3 model years with data (2023–2025)
  • most complaints: 2023 (26 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (22 complaints)
  • latest recall 26V510000 (reported Aug 6, 2026)
  • 2 complaints reporting a crash (3.8%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a fire (1.9%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Dodge Hornet complaints by model year

3 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2023 model year has the most complaints: 26 of 52, or 50.0%. Next come 2024 (24) and 2025 (2).

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Dodge Hornet owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2023–2025Column chart of 52 complaints across 3 model years. The highest is 2023 with 26. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2023: 26 complaints2620232024: 24 complaints2420242025: 2 complaints22025
Dodge Hornet complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Dodge Hornet complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2023262000
2024240100
202520000
All model years522100

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Dodge Hornet components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 22 complaints (42.3% of all 52), followed by Forward Collision Avoidance (14) and Back Over Prevention (6).

Components named most often in Dodge Hornet complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Dodge Hornet complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System2242.3%
Forward Collision Avoidance1426.9%
Unknown or Other713.5%
Back Over Prevention611.5%
Engine611.5%
Service Brakes59.6%
Steering59.6%
Lane Departure47.7%
Structure47.7%
Fuel/Propulsion System35.8%
Seat Belts35.8%
Vehicle Speed Control35.8%
Fuel System, Gasoline11.9%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic11.9%
Suspension11.9%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Dodge Hornet recalls

7 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Hornet, newest first. The 7 campaigns cover model years 2023 to 2025. The 2024 model year appears in the most campaigns (7).

  • 7 recall campaigns
  • 1 “Park Outside” advisory
Dodge Hornet recall campaigns covering each model year
2023: 5 campaigns2024: 7 campaigns2025: 3 campaigns
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 26V510000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Front › Retractor

    Model years 2023–2025

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Dodge Hornet and 2023-2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles. The rear outboard seat belts may become twisted and fail to retract properly.

    Consequence:
    A seat belt that does not retract may fail to restrain properly an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning September 24, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 84D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 15, 2026.

    Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

  2. NHTSA campaign 25V246000

    Reported

    Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

    Model years 2023–2025

    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."

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

    Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

  3. NHTSA campaign 24V752000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals and Linkages

    Model years 2024–2025

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles. The brake pedal may collapse and cause a loss of brake function.

    Consequence:
    A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will reinforce the brake pedal arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2024. Owners may contact FCA Customer Service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is B7B.

    Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

  4. NHTSA campaign 24V209000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels

    Model year 2024

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles. The manufacturer label is missing the tire rim and tire size information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    Consequence:
    Missing rim and tire size information could lead to an incorrect wheel being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will apply a corrected label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 32B.

    Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

  5. NHTSA campaign 24V175000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels

    Model years 2023–2024

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles. The maximum vehicle capacity weight value on the tire placard label is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    Consequence:
    A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will add an overlay label to the tire placard information, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 28B.

    Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

  6. NHTSA campaign 23V696000

    Reported

    Back Over Prevention › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert

    Model years 2023–2024

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The pedestrian alert siren may be missing or disconnected and fail to alert pedestrians when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

    Consequence:
    Failure to alert pedestrians when backing up increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the rear pedestrian siren connection and, if necessary, secure and/or replace the connector or siren, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is B5A.

    Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

  7. NHTSA campaign 23V623000

    Reported

    Electrical System › 12V/24V/48V Battery › Cables; Electrical System › Propulsion System › Cables › Fastener/Connector

    Model years 2023–2024

    NHTSA “Park Outside” advisory: because of the fire risk, park affected vehicles outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.

    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.

    Consequence:
    A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Dodge Hornet questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Dodge Hornet have?

NHTSA lists 7 vehicle recall campaigns for the Dodge Hornet, covering model years 2023 to 2025. The most recent, 26V510000, was reported on August 6, 2026 and is filed under “Seat belts”. The 2024 model year is covered by the most campaigns (7).

Which Dodge Hornet model year has the most complaints?

The 2023 model year, with 26 of the 52 complaints in NHTSA’s file (50.0%). The next are 2024 (24) and 2025 (2). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Dodge Hornet complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 22 complaints, or 42.3% of all 52. Forward Collision Avoidance (14) and Back Over Prevention (6) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Dodge Hornet?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Dodge dealer.

How many Dodge Hornet complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 52 complaints, 2 report a crash, 1 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.