2020-2022 Chrysler Pacifica recall: Park Outside: Battery May Catch Fire
Report received by NHTSA: June 4, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
Park outside NHTSA's record flags a fire risk when the vehicles are parked (NHTSA's “Park outside” warning). NHTSA's recall page and the remedy below give the instructions.
- What's recalled
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The battery pack may cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.
- The risk
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
17,277 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2020-2022 Chrysler Pacifica.
- Compared with
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has 41 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 52 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
422 earlier NHTSA recalls by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- May 21, 2026 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2023-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L recall: Side Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly/FMVSS 214 (agency record)
- May 21, 2026 2019, 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler, 2024 RAM 1500 and 1 more model recall: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 (agency record)
- May 21, 2026 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L recall: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 (agency record)
- May 7, 2026 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee recall: Power Transfer Unit May Fail and Cause a Loss of Drive Power (agency record)
- May 7, 2026 2023-2026 RAM 2500 recall: Vehicle Can Exceed the Speed Rating of the Tires (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the battery pack assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 23, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 52D. The Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 11, 2026.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Chrysler Pacifica 2020-2022
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V362000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | June 4, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 17,277 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 52D |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | Yes |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record