Urgent Safety Alert: Stellantis Issues “Do Not Drive” Warning for 225,000 Vehicles in the U.S.

February 2026 — United States: Stellantis has issued an urgent “Do Not Drive” warning for approximately 225,000 older vehicles in the U.S. that still have unrepaired Takata airbags installed.

This is not a routine recall update. The company is warning drivers to stop using affected vehicles immediately until the defective airbags are replaced.

What’s the Risk?

The recalled Takata airbag inflators can rupture when deployed, sending metal fragments into the cabin. Even a minor crash could trigger the airbag and cause serious injury or death.

The Takata airbag crisis is considered the largest automotive safety recall in U.S. history, linked to dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries nationwide.

Which Vehicles Could Be Affected?

The warning mainly impacts certain 2003–2016 model year vehicles from Stellantis brands, including:

• Dodge (Ram, Durango, Charger, Challenger)
• Chrysler (300, Aspen)
• Jeep (Wrangler and other select models)
• Mitsubishi Raider (produced with Chrysler)

Only vehicles that have not yet received the free airbag repair are included in this urgent advisory.

How to Check If Your Vehicle Is on the Recall List

1. Locate your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) — found on your dashboard near the windshield or inside the driver’s door.
2. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA recall lookup website.
3. If your vehicle is listed, do not drive it until the repair is completed.
4. Contact your local authorized dealer to schedule a free airbag replacement.

Why This Warning Is Serious

Regulators and Stellantis have been working for years to replace these airbags, but thousands of vehicles remain unrepaired. Officials say the remaining vehicles are among the highest risk because the airbag inflators degrade over time — especially in hot and humid climates.

The repair is completely free, but the danger of ignoring it could be life-threatening.

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Here’s the full list of vehicles included in the “DO NOT DRIVE” warnings:

• Acura
  • 2002-2003 Acura 3.2 TL
  • 2003 Acura 3.2CL
• BMW
  • Certain 2000-2006 BMW 3 Series (E46) including M3
  • Certain 2000-2003 BMW 5 Series (E39) including M5
  • Certain 2000-2004 BMW X5s (E53)
• Chrysler
  • 2007–2009 Chrysler Aspen
  • 2005-2015 Chrysler 300
• Dodge
  • 2005–2011 Dodge Dakota
  • 2005-2010 Dodge Magnum
  • 2005-2015 Dodge Charger
  • 2005-2014 Dodge Challenger
  • 2004–2009 Dodge Durango
  • 2003–2010 Dodge Ram
  • 2003 Dodge Ram 1500
• Ford
  • Certain 2004-2011 Ford Rangers
  • 2005-2006 GT
  • 2005-2014 Mustang
  • 2006-2012 Fusion
  • 2006-2012 Lincoln MKZ/Zephyr
  • 2006-2012 Mercury Milan
  • 2007-2010 Edge
  • 2007-2010 Lincoln MKX
• Honda
  • 2001-2002 Honda Accord
  • 2001-2002 Honda Civic
  • 2002 Honda CR-V
  • 2002 Honda Odyssey
  • 2003 Honda Pilot
• Infiniti
  • Certain 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4s
• Jeep
  • 2007–2016 Jeep Wrangler
• Mazda
  • Certain 2004-2009 Mazda B-Series
  • 2003-2013 Mazda6
  • 2006-2007 MazdaSpeed6
  • 2004-2011 RX-8
  • 2004-2006 MPV
  • 2007-2012 CX-7
  • 2007-2015 CX-9
• Mitsubishi
  • 2006–2009 Mitsubishi Raider
• Nissan
  • Certain 2002-2006 Nissan Sentras
  • Certain 2002-2004 Nissan Pathfinders
• Pontiac
  • Certain 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibes
• Toyota
  • Certain 2004-2005 Toyota RAV4s
  • Certain 2003-2004 Corollas, including Matrix

Bottom Line

If you drive an older Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, Ram, or Mitsubishi model — check your VIN today.

This is one recall you don’t want to ignore.