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2016 Dodge Dart recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Dodge Dart. The most recent was reported on October 9, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: DART.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Dodge Dart, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
25V674000October 9, 2025Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever And Linkage › Floor Shift
19V293000April 11, 2019Power Train › Automatic Transmission
17V824000December 21, 2017Equipment
16V813000November 8, 2016Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer
16V113000February 26, 2016Electrical System › Software

Systems involved: Power Train (2) · Electrical System (1) · Equipment (1) · Visibility (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V674000Manufacturer no. A0C

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever And Linkage › Floor Shift

Report received by NHTSA
October 9, 2025
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
298,439 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Dodge Dart
Not reported – October 4, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
DART

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles. The shifter cable may detach from the transmission, preventing the vehicle from shifting into the park (P) position and causing a loss of park function.

Safety risk

A loss of park function may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Vehicles that were previously repaired under recall 19V293 will need to have the new remedy completed. Dealers will replace the shifter cable assembly and install a cap, free of charge. Interim notification letters, explaining the safety risk, were mailed November 6, 2025. 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 A0C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 16, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V674000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V293000Manufacturer no. V34

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA
April 11, 2019
Owner notification
September 5, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
298,439 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Dodge Dart
February 24, 2012 – October 4, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
DART

Components: Power Train › Automatic Transmission; Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever And Linkage › Floor Shift

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the shift cable to detach from the transmission.

Safety risk

If the shifter cable detaches from the transmission, the vehicle may not perform the shifts performed by the driver. Additionally, despite selecting PARK with the shifter, the vehicle may roll away. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

This recall will be replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V674. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission side shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 5, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V34.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V293000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V824000Manufacturer no. T82

Equipment

Report received by NHTSA
December 21, 2017
Owner notification
February 14, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
61,791 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Dodge Dart
March 11, 2015 – October 10, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
DART

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Safety risk

If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V824000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V813000Manufacturer no. S83

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer

Report received by NHTSA
November 8, 2016
Owner notification
December 28, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
53,155 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Dodge Dart
April 13, 2015 – June 7, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
DART

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured April 13, 2015, to June 7, 2016. Due to voltage spikes caused by a problem within the windshield washer pump, the windshield wiper circuit may fail.

Safety risk

Without functioning windshield wipers, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield washer pumps, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S83.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V813000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V113000Manufacturer no. S10

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA
February 26, 2016
Owner notification
March 25, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,122 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Dodge Dart
July 25, 2015 – December 16, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
DART

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured July 25, 2015, to December 16, 2015 and equipped with a 2.0L engine and a manual transmission. Additionally included are certain 2015 Dodge Dart vehicles similarly equipped and brought in for dealer service between September 15, 2015 and January 12, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the powertrain control module that monitors the engine torque output may be missing a backup layer of software.

Safety risk

Without a backup layer of software, the control module may fail to prevent an un-commanded torque event, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Engine Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S10.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V113000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: October 9, 2025.