Recall 25V389 affects 8,390 2024-2025 Dodge Charger vehicles for missing amplifier software that silences pedestrian alerts. Repair is free at any franchised Dodge dealer.
Dodge is recalling 8,390 2024-2025 Charger vehicles because the amplifier can be missing software that lets the car emit exterior sound, including pedestrian warnings. Without that sound, pedestrians are not alerted to a moving vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury; Dodge dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The amplifier on the 2024-2025 Dodge Charger is the audio module tied to the vehicle's exterior pedestrian alert sound. On a battery electric Charger, that outside sound helps people near the vehicle hear it when the electric drivetrain is quiet. The amplifier needs the correct software loaded so it can send that warning sound as designed.
On affected Chargers, the amplifier was built with an incomplete software upload. That leaves the exterior sound function unable to play the required pedestrian alert sound. The part itself is the amplifier, but the defect is in the software loaded into it, so the remedy is an amplifier with updated software.
There is no warning sign before failure. Owners are not given a dashboard message or a gradual noise change from the source record. The vehicle simply lacks the required exterior sound until the amplifier software issue is corrected.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2024 and 2025 Charger, with the external pedestrian alert listed under forward-collision and back-over warning systems.
| 2025 Dodge Charger | External/pedestrian alert |
|---|---|
| 2025 Dodge Charger | External/pedestrian alert |
| 2024 Dodge Charger | External/pedestrian alert |
| 2024 Dodge Charger | External/pedestrian alert |
| Units affected | 8,390 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific car.
What's the safety risk?
For recall 25V389, a Charger that does not emit the required pedestrian sound gives people nearby less notice that the vehicle is moving. That raises the risk of a crash or injury. There is no warning sign before the sound issue is present. Schedule the software inspection and update soon. Repair is free at any franchised Dodge dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024-2025 Dodge Charger is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Dodge dealer to schedule the free amplifier software inspection and update that restores the exterior pedestrian warning sound.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and reference recall number 25V389 and Dodge recall 44C when you call.
- Drive with extra attention around pedestrians until the repair is complete, especially at low speeds and when backing up.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Dodge technician inspects the amplifier software and updates it if the missing software is found. The recall repair is available now, and the inspection and software update are free. If you've already paid for an amplifier software repair tied to this recall, Dodge's general reimbursement plan on file gives owners a path to claim documented out-of-pocket costs. Bring repair paperwork and payment records to the Dodge service desk, or ask customer service for the reimbursement process before the appointment.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 12, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 19, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| June 19, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 19, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| June 26, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V389?
Recall 25V389 covers 8,390 2024-2025 Dodge Charger vehicles with amplifier software that can prevent required exterior sound, including pedestrian warnings. Dodge dealers will inspect and update the amplifier software for free.
What should I do if my 2024-2025 Dodge Charger is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Charger is included in recall 25V389. If it is, contact a franchised Dodge dealer to schedule the amplifier software inspection and update. Reference recall 25V389 or Chrysler recall number 44C when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 25V389, Dodge dealers will inspect the amplifier software and update it as needed free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that pedestrians do not hear the required exterior sound from the vehicle. NHTSA says a vehicle that does not emit sound fails to alert pedestrians of a moving vehicle, raising the risk of a crash or injury.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V389000 |
|---|---|
| Dodge customer service | 800-853-1403 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V389 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V389000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →