by Stellantis recalls over 20,000 electric vehicles due to digital instrument panel issues
The transition to more screens in cars was supposed to be the future. We could customize them, enjoy animations, and display more information than ever imaginable on an analog instrument cluster. However, the old mechanical panel cannot simply disappear without a visible reason while driving. Over 20,000 Stellantis vehicles with a digital panel may face this problem, prompting the manufacturer to announce a new recall.
Which models are affected?
According to documents prepared by Stellantis and submitted to the NHTSA, the problem potentially exists in 100% of the 20,271 affected vehicles produced from March 2024 to November 2025. Of these, 11,743 are Jeep Wagoneer S EVs, and the other 8,528 are Dodge Charger Daytonas.
Why did this happen?
Stellantis reports that it internally discussed the problem on March 10, 2026, and collaborated with the FCA engineering team to understand what was happening through the end of March and April. On April 16, the decision to recall was made, but not simply because the instrument panel goes dark. The reason is that when the panel goes dark, it can no longer warn the driver about certain information.
Which safety systems are affected?
Federal motor vehicle safety standards require that a vehicle be able to warn the driver about issues with systems such as ABS, TPMS, ESC, etc. When the panel in the Jeep Wagoneer S or Dodge Charger Daytona “falls asleep,” it cannot inform the driver of malfunctions in these critical systems. As a result, Stellantis is obligated to recall the vehicles and fix the problem.
How is the problem being resolved?
It is worth noting that the manufacturer did not detail what specifically causes the panel to go dark. It appears the problem is entirely software-related, as the “fix” in the documentation is marked as “software.” Dealers will simply update the instrument panel software, which should prevent it from shutting off while driving.
This recall highlights that even the most modern technologies can have unexpected flaws. While digital instrument panels offer more capabilities, they also create new risks when they fail. In this case, the problem is not just the disappearance of information, but the inability to warn the driver about critical malfunctions, which could lead to emergency situations. Owners of affected models should contact their dealers as soon as possible for a software update to restore full safety system functionality.
