One of the most popular electric cars in the United States is being recalled by its manufacturer amid fears that the vehicle is too quiet for other road users.
According to documents published by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 8,390 Dodge Chargers are being recalled.
Certain 2024 and 2025 electric models are being recalled amid fears that they are missing pedestrian warning sounds.
The recall, which was submitted by Dodge's parent company, Chrysler, states that a vehicle which does not emit a sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a moving vehicle.
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The all-new Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack (left) and Dodge Charger Daytona R/T (right)
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Chrysler warns that this could increase the risk of an accident or injury, prompting the recall submission.
The amplifier included in the vehicle may be missing software, which can prevent the amplifier from emitting exterior sound, including pedestrian warnings.
If this issue is present in a vehicle, it could fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid Electric Vehicles".
The document states: "Vehicles that do not emit exterior sound will be more difficult for pedestrians and other drivers to detect, which could cause a crash without prior warning or increase the risk of injury to pedestrians."
The 2024 Dodge Charger has been recalled as it may be too quiet for surrounding pedestrians
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Chrysler's Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance (TSRC) organisation first opened an investigation on April 17, 2025.
The issue was identified on May 14, 2025, finding that certain vehicles did not have an exterior sound condition needed to comply with FMVCSS 141.
Chrysler, under its US Fiat Chrysler Automobiles brand, determined that a voluntary safety recall would be suitable on June 6, 2025.
Owner notification letters have already been sent out on June 26, 2025, with dealers inspecting vehicles to see if the issue is present.
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If it is, dealers will update the amplifier software to remove the issue. This service will be free for any affected motorists.
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 571.141 outlines that electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles being driven at low speeds must have a minimum sound requirement.
Documents from the Code of Federal Regulations state: "Band or one-third octave band means one of thirteen one-third octave bands having nominal centre frequencies ranging from 315 to 5000Hz."
Recall documents note that some of the vehicles involved in the recall may be in the dealer's new vehicle inventory.
The Dodge Charger EV issue will be remedied for free
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Federal law requires dealers to complete the recall service on the vehicles prior to retail delivery, or they could face a fine of up to $27,874 or £20,472.
The Dodge Charger starts from $59,595 (£43,773), has a maximum horsepower of 670 and can accelerate from 0-60mph in just 3.3 seconds.
Dodge boasts that the Charger EV Scat Pack has a faster 0-60mph time than the infamous Charger Hellcat Redeye, proving its dominance as the market's leading electric muscle car.
The Scat Pack variant has an electric battery range of 241 miles, while the Charger R/T trim can travel 308 miles on a single charge.
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