Stellantis has recalled 43,357 Dodge Dart vehicles due to a confirmed potentially unsafe defect. To that end, the company is currently on its third recall, #25V674000. Stellantis looked into this deeply from June to October 2025. After looking at thousands of complaints from drivers regarding the danger of rollaway accidents, this settlement comes after… As noted, this recall indeed stemmed from a recall with the same fate that took place in May of 2019. It demonstrates that safety concerns about this particular vehicle model persist.
This recall hits a high percentage of Dodge Dart production. This has very real implications on the likelihood of these cars not recharging or being able to park, which can result in rollaway scenarios. 10/15/2025—USA Today—A potentially fatal defect. This issue has serious safety implications for drivers and pedestrians alike.
Earlier in 2025, Stellantis ran into even more trouble when it recalled more than 63,000 Jeep Cherokees because of a similar defect. This recent spate of recalls comes amid increasing scrutiny into the company’s quality control procedures and its overall devotion to consumer safety. The recent Dodge Dart recall further illustrates the need for vigilance in addressing vehicle safety issues.
In a related move, Stellantis said it would grow its job base in seven states. The announcement of the company’s new location is projected to generate around 5,000 additional jobs across the Midwest in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. This move comes at a time when the automaker is actively working to enhance its production capabilities and address ongoing safety concerns.
