Dodge has issued a recall for its electric Charger Daytona muscle car because it may fail to make pedestrian warning noises at low speeds. The recall affects over 800 units of the 2024-2025 model year Dodge Chargers.
The issue arises from a software problem that can cause a speaker meant to produce sound to fail, making the vehicle non-compliant with federal motor vehicle safety standards. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), electric vehicles are required to emit a certain level of sound to alert pedestrians and other drivers.
The recall filing states that the affected vehicles ‘may not emit the required sound level and sound characteristics that meet the requirements of the S5.1 ‘2-band alert’ and S5.4 ‘Relative volume change.” The NHTSA estimates that only 3% of the recall population will experience this issue.
Although the vehicle remains functional without the sound emission, Dodge is required to recall the vehicles as completely silent EVs can increase the risk of accidents involving pedestrians and other drivers. The issue was discovered in April 2025, and by May 2025, Stellantis investigators had identified the affected units. The recall was issued on June 6, 2025.
The fix for the issue is relatively simple. Dodge Charger EV owners are encouraged to visit their local dealerships for a speaker software update. In some cases, an updated amplifier may need to be installed.
The recall is ironic given that Dodge emphasized the Fratzonic exhaust system, a 126-decibel faux exhaust, in the Charger Daytona EV. While the system is designed to enhance the vehicle’s sonic presence, its failure to operate correctly necessitates this recall.
