Model year record

2023 Dodge Hornet

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 74 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V510000

Seat belts: front: retractor

Component
Seat belts: front: retractor
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
48,777
Reported to NHTSA
2026-08-06

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A seat belt that does not retract may fail to restrain properly an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V246000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
48,527
Reported to NHTSA
2025-04-15
Owners notified
2025-05-13

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V175000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)
Vehicles affected
36,094
Reported to NHTSA
2024-03-05
Owners notified
2024-03-28

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V696000

Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert

Component
Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
4,661
Reported to NHTSA
2023-10-17
Owners notified
2023-11-14

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

Failure to alert pedestrians when backing up increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V623000

Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables

Component
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
4,129
Reported to NHTSA
2023-09-07
Owners notified
2023-09-28

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system17
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control13
Forward collision avoidance: warnings8
Unknown or other6
Vehicle speed control5
Back over prevention4
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking4
Structure: body4
Back over prevention: rearview system braking2
Back over prevention: warnings2
Lane departure: assist2
Lane departure: blind spot detection2
Service brakes2
Lane departure: warning1
Seat belts15,000 mi
Steering1

The 2024 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.