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Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) is recalling approximately 17,277 model-year 2020 to 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid (RU) minivans due to a potential fire risk involving the vehicle’s high-voltage battery pack. According to the recall, an internal battery failure could lead to a fire, even when the vehicle is parked and the ignition is turned off.
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The Vehicles Affected
Recall ChronologyÂ
The Remedy
Contact Info
Documents filed by Stellantis with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicate that the automaker estimates approximately 1% of the recalled vehicles may contain the defect. And there is also no indication or warning leading up to thermal runaway.
Stellantis is asking owners to not to charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired.
2022 Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle Hybrid. (Chrysler).
The Vehicles Affected
The recall affect Pacifica plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) built between August 5, 2020, and May 2, 2022. According to Stellantis, the affected vehicles were equipped with high-voltage battery packs containing cells produced on an alternative manufacturing line operated by LG Energy Solution (LGES).
In certain cases, these battery cells may experience an internal failure that could lead to thermal runaway, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire. Stellantis identified the affected population using supplier and vehicle production records. Pacifica Hybrid models built outside of the identified production period, vehicles equipped with battery cells from LGES’s primary assembly line, and non-hybrid Pacifica models are not included in the recall.
2022 Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle Hybrid. (Chrysler).
Recall ChronologyÂ
On January 17, 2024, NHTSA opened a Recall Query into 2017-2018MY RU PHEV vehicles with a thermal event originating at or near the HV battery.
On May 3, 2024, FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) provided a full response to the inquiry.
On March 27, 2026, NHTSA issued an expanded Recall Query into 2017 – 2026MY RU PHEV vehicles with a thermal event originating at or near the HV battery.
On April 30, 2026, the FCA US Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance (“TSRC”) organization opened an investigation into some 2020-2022MY Chrysler Pacifica PHEVs experiencing fires originating from the HV battery.
On May 1, 2026, FCA US provided a full response to the expanded inquiry.
Since August of 2023, FCA US has received a total of 4 reports of vehicles which have had fires originating from the HV battery. These incidents occur at a very low frequency, and all have cells produced on an alternative assembly line at LGES with limited production. FCA US has attempted to repurchase these vehicles and has only received 1 vehicle for further analysis. The battery pack was analyzed by LGES, and the cause of the fire is undetermined. FCA US and LGES have analyzed warranty returns, manufacturing history, and assembly line processes at LGES and have not discovered any issues. Root cause investigation continues.
As of May 15, 2026, FCA US is aware of 3 customer assistance records, 0 warranty claims, 4 field reports, and no other service records potentially relating to this issue for all markets with dates of receipt ranging from August 30, 2023, to January 16, 2026.
As of May 15, 2026, FCA US is not aware of any accidents or injuries potentially related to this issue for all markets.
On May 28, 2026, FCA US determined, through the Vehicle Regulations Committee, that a safety defect exists in certain vehicles.
2022 Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle Hybrid. (Chrysler).
The Remedy
FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all affected vehicles to update the High-Voltage Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM) with revised software designed to monitor battery pack assembly operational status for conditions that could lead to a fire in the battery pack assembly. In addition, FCA US will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery pack assembly.
FCA US will also provide a Warranty Extension for all impacted customers experiencing messaging related to the defect that requires battery replacement. The Warranty Extension terms are unlimited years and unlimited mileage.
Dealers will perform the BPCM software update, inspect the battery pack assembly, and replace it if necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 23, 2026.
2022 Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle Hybrid. (Chrysler).
Contact Info
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 Thursday, June 11, 2026.
Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9171), or go visit NHTSA.gov.
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For owners — what this means for you
Owners affected by this recall should take two steps to stay informed:
Robert S. Miller