2025 Dodge Charger EV Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 26 Electrical System complaints for the 2025 Dodge Charger EV, 68% of its 38 total complaints, with median mileage at failure of 400. One injury and a related instrument panel software recall (26V262000) are on file, though no crashes or fires.
- Electrical System complaints
- 26
- 68% of 38
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 400 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Vehicle enters limp or 'turtle mode' with reduced power and multiple warning lamps, sometimes right after a software update.
- Dashboard shows a cluster of alerts together, such as 'service electric system,' 'regenerative battery not available,' and 'vehicle will shut down,' often followed by the car dying and needing a tow.
- Accelerator and brake pedals stop responding for several seconds before the vehicle regains function after a restart.
- Doors, hatch, or trunk fail to open due to faulty sensors, sometimes trapping items or people inside.
- No-start condition occurs after charging, accompanied by warning lights and a message that the vehicle will shut down soon.
- Dealers report being unable to duplicate the electrical faults despite repeated visits and towing.
When 2025 Dodge Charger EV electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 24, 2025, latest Sep 18, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2025 Dodge Charger EV
- NHTSA 26V262000Apr 23, 2026Electrical System20,271 vehicles
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger electric vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems for Light Vehicles," 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System," and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 39D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.
Electrical System complaints by Charger EV model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 202417 (74%)
- 202526 (68%)
Frequently asked questions
- How common are electrical problems in the 2025 Dodge Charger EV?
- NHTSA records 26 Electrical System complaints for the 2025 model year, which is 68% of all 38 complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a recall for the 2025 Dodge Charger EV's electrical system?
- Yes. Recall campaign 26V262000, reported April 23, 2026, covers a software error that can cause the instrument panel display to fail; dealers update the software free of charge.
- At what mileage do these electrical failures usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 400 miles, indicating many owners experienced issues very early in ownership.
- Have the electrical issues caused any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows no crashes or fires tied to these complaints, but one injury has been reported.
- Is the electrical complaint rate worse than the 2024 Charger EV?
- The 2024 model had a higher share, 74% of its complaints tied to Electrical System issues, compared to 68% for 2025, though the 2025 model has more total complaints (26 vs. 17).