2023 Dodge Hornet recalls and problems

The 2023 Dodge Hornet has 5 safety recalls and 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Dodge dealer.

Urgent: recall 23V-623 carries a "park outside" warning. Contact a dealer before driving.
Recalls
5
Complaints
26
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2023 Dodge Hornet vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2023 Dodge Hornet recalls

Recall 26V-510: Seat Belts

Reported Aug 6, 2026 · 48,777 vehicles affected · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: Dealers will replace the retractors and pillar trim, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 17, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. 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 25V-246: Back Over Prevention

Reported Apr 15, 2025 · 48,527 vehicles affected · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Problem: 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."

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.

Fix: 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 24V-175: Equipment

Reported Mar 5, 2024 · 36,094 vehicles affected · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)

Problem: 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."

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

Fix: 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 23V-696: Back Over Prevention

Reported Oct 17, 2023 · 4,661 vehicles affected · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Problem: 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."

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

Fix: 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 23V-623: Electrical System

Park outsideReported Sep 7, 2023 · 4,129 vehicles affected · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

2023 Dodge Hornet problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Forward Collision Avoidance21
Electrical System10
Unknown or Other4
Back Over Prevention4
Lane Departure3
Vehicle Speed Control3
Structure2
Seat Belts1
Steering1
Service Brakes1

Most reported parts

  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 10
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 7
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 4
  • Structure › Body — 2
  • Lane Departure › Warning — 1
  • Lane Departure › Assist — 1
  • Back Over Prevention › Warnings — 1
  • Back Over Prevention › Rearview System Braking — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 15,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2023 Dodge Hornet complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Lane Departure · reported Jul 7, 2026
I have contacted mopar dodge customer care because i have tried 3 dealerships one including the one i bought my car from to get this recalled and go nowhere ! Dodge had a claim filed for my car and they have not called me in 3 weeks on how to get this issue fixed and when it was at a dealership and hour away they set up the appointment they denied me a rental for a week to get to and from and they found out it was broken when the part was ordered and they informed me they don't now how to fix it and if the screen goes black i can still drive it's safe i informed them i don't feel comfortable…
Back Over Prevention · reported Apr 6, 2026
The contact owns a 2023 Dodge Hornet. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V246000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer and was informed that the recall repair was completed; however, the NHTSA website indicated that the VIN was still under recall. The contact informed the manufacturer, and an appointment was scheduled, but the contact was informed by the dealer that the recall repair had been performed. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not…
Electrical System · reported Apr 2, 2026
I am having continual failures of the electronic door lock/linkage that causes the door to no open from either the interior or exterior of the vehicle. The door latch has been replaced twice on the driver door, once on the rear driver side, the passenger rear is going to be replaced this week, and the passenger front is starting to make a similar noise that the others have made before failing. In an attempt to fix before the cable was also replaced on the latch. The vehicle will not lock the doors allowing for them to be opened while the alarm is armed and will set it off from the exterior of…
Unknown or Other · reported Feb 4, 2026
Discontinued vehicle model still under active bumper to bumper warranty (thru 10/26); has faulty rear defroster/heated side mirrors that the "remedy" handed down to me was to "drive more" in an effort to charge battery to a threshold that allows said necessary safety feature to operate. If charge falls beneath 65% the vehicle terminates functionality of deemed "non-essential" operations to maintain major functions. Problem is, this feature is not optional. It needs to be available on demand AT ALL TIMES. Especially in the midst of a brutal upstate NY winter where the windows are…
Electrical System · reported Jan 28, 2026
The electrical system drains the battery if not driven on a daily basis. Now that it had to be jump started the information screen is not working. With that being said, I have no camera, radio, heat and other displays. There have been many people with the same problem with this model vehicle but nothing is being done.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Dodge Hornet have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2023 Dodge Hornet: 26V-510 (seat belts), 25V-246 (back over prevention), 24V-175 (equipment), 23V-696 (back over prevention), 23V-623 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2023 Dodge Hornet?

Owners report forward collision avoidance problems most often (21 reports), followed by electrical system (10). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 15,000 miles.

Are Dodge recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Dodge dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.