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Chrysler Pacifica (2020-2022)

The battery pack may cause a vehicle fire, even when parked, increasing injury risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The battery pack may cause a vehicle fire, even when the ignition is in the "Off" position. A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury. The recall affects 17,277 vehicles nationwide, as reported to NHTSA on June 4, 2026.

Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack control module software and inspect and replace the battery pack assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 23, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from June 11, 2026.
  2. You are advised not to charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Free of charge.
  3. You may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 23, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the battery pack assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 23, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 52D. The Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 11, 2026.

Is your Chrysler affected?

These models and years may be affected.

  • Pacifica, model years 2020 to 2022

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
Fire risk when parked
Risk

Park outside

NHTSA says to park it outside, away from buildings, until it is repaired: it can catch fire even when parked.

NHTSA warning · How risk is rated

Campaign
26V362000
Vehicles affected
17,277
Repair cost
Free of charge
Manufacturer's recall number
52D
Manufacturer phone
1-800-853-1403

All recalls from Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)