2022 Dodge and Chrysler Cars Recalled for Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor Problem

Jon Linkov
·2 min read

The TPMS system may not be able to alert the driver of low tire pressure

2022 Dodge Challenger wheel

By Jon Linkov

Chrysler is recalling more than 52,000 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Challenger and Charger cars from the 2022 model year because the battery in the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may fail prematurely.

If this happens, the sensor will become inoperative and, as a result, the driver may not be alerted if a tire loses pressure. In addition, if a TPMS warning light is already illuminated due to the failed battery, the driver may not be alerted to an actual tire pressure loss. Both of these situations can lead to tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.

As such, the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, which relates to tire pressure monitoring systems.

FMVSS 571.138 states that "... each vehicle must be equipped with a tire pressure monitor system" that detects "when one or more of a vehicle’s tires is significantly under-inflated and illuminates a low tire pressure warning telltale."

The Details

Vehicles recalled: 52,340 Chrysler 300s, Dodge Challengers, and Dodge Chargers from the 2022 model year:

  • Chrysler 300—5,658 sedans built between Sept. 7, 2021, and June 9, 2022

  • Dodge Challenger—19,345 coupes built between Aug. 23, 2022, and June 10, 2022

  • Dodge Charger—27,337 sedans built between Aug. 23, 2022, and June 7, 2022

The problem: The battery may prematurely fail in the TPMS in certain vehicles, which would cause the system to fail to identify if a tire(s) loses air pressure.

The fix: Chrysler and Dodge dealerships will inspect and replace the TPMS sensors, if necessary, free of charge to the customer.

How to contact the manufacturer: Chrysler and Dodge will notify owners via mail starting Sept. 2, 2022. Owners of affected vehicles may call the automaker at 888-327-4236.

NHTSA campaign number: 22V504. Chrysler’s number for the recall is Z68.

Check to see whether your vehicle has an open recall: NHTSA’s website will tell you whether your vehicle has any open recalls that need to be addressed.

If you plug your car’s 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN) into NHTSA’s website and a recall doesn’t appear, your vehicle doesn’t currently have any open recalls. Because automakers issue recalls often, and for many older vehicles, we recommend checking back regularly to see whether your vehicle has had a recall issued.



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