Recall 13V555 affects 374 2012 Dodge Dart vehicles with Mopar 13 trim for improperly installed side airbags. Repair is free at any franchised Dodge dealer.
Dodge is recalling 374 2012 Dart vehicles equipped with the Mopar 13 trim package under recall 13V555 because the front seat-mounted side airbags were not properly installed into the seats. In a crash that needs side-airbag deployment, the airbags can fail to deploy as intended, increasing injury risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The front seat side airbags in the 2012 Dodge Dart are mounted inside the front seats. Their job is to deploy from the side of the seat during a side impact, helping cushion the occupant between the seat area and the door or interior trim. The airbag has to sit in the correct position inside the seat for that deployment path to work as designed.
This recall concerns Dart vehicles with the Mopar 13 trim package where the front seat side airbags were not properly installed into the seat. When an airbag is out of position or not secured the way the seat was designed, the bag starts from the wrong place during deployment. That changes how it opens from the seat and reduces the protection the system was built to provide.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is hidden inside the seat, so an owner would not be expected to see, hear, or feel anything during normal driving.
Who's affected?
| 2012 Dodge Dart | side air bag |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 374 |
Not every 2012 Dodge Dart sedan is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash that requires side air bag deployment, the side air bags can fail to deploy as intended, increasing injury risk. If your VIN is included, schedule the dealer inspection and reinstallation. Repair will be free at any franchised Dodge dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012 Dodge Dart is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Dodge dealer to confirm whether the free side-airbag inspection is open for your VIN.
- Schedule the side-airbag inspection and reinstallation that fixes front seat-mounted side air bags installed incorrectly.
- Bring the Dodge owner notice if you have it, or reference recall number 13V555 when you call.
- Ask the dealer to mark the repair complete after the inspection or reinstallation is finished.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Dodge technician inspects how the front seat mounted side airbags are installed in the seats and reinstalls them if the inspection finds an installation problem. The recall filing lists this work as free of charge and says the recall began on December 19, 2013. The dealer repair will be free once available for your VIN, with parts and labor covered under the recall.
Timeline
| November 6, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 19, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V555?
Recall 13V555 covers 374 2012 Dodge Dart vehicles equipped with the Mopar 13 trim package. The front seat mounted side airbags were not properly installed into the seat. In a crash requiring side-airbag deployment, the airbags can fail to deploy as intended, increasing injury risk.
What should I do if my 2012 Dodge Dart is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Dart is included in recall 13V555. If it is, contact a franchised Dodge dealer and ask for the side-airbag inspection. Reference recall 13V555 and campaign N61 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. Dodge dealers will inspect the front seat mounted side-airbag installation and reinstall the airbags as needed, free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced side-airbag protection in a crash. If the front seat mounted side airbags fail to deploy as intended, occupants face an increased risk of injury. The remedy is a free dealer inspection and reinstallation where needed.
What if I bought my Dodge Dart used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recalls follow the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Dart is included, then call a franchised Dodge dealer with recall 13V555 and campaign N61.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V555000 |
|---|---|
| Dodge customer service | 1-800-853-1403 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V555 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V555000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →