Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published April 6, 2026
Chrysler 2020 Pacifica PHEV: Fire Risk from Battery Pack
Chrysler recalls 2020-2022 Pacifica PHEV vehicles with a risk of fire from the battery pack. Owners must stop charging and park away from structures until repairs are made.
Chrysler is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles due to a fire risk from the battery pack. This hazard can occur even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition off, so owners should stop charging and park away from buildings until repairs are completed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79342-chrysler-2020-pacifica-phev-fire-risk-from-battery-pack.
“Chrysler 2020 Pacifica PHEV: Fire Risk from Battery Pack.” GovInfoNow, updated August 10, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79342-chrysler-2020-pacifica-phev-fire-risk-from-battery-pack. Based on NHTSA recall #26V362000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V362000).
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recalled 2020-2022 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles due to a battery pack fire risk, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on April 6, 2026. Owners should not charge their vehicles and must park outside away from structures until repairs are completed.
How to tell if you have it
Chrysler Pacifica, 2020-2022
What to do
Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the battery pack assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 23, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
The hazard
The battery pack may cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position. A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has 416 other recalls on record since 2015-01-28. Recent Chrysler recalls include a Sept. 29, 2026 air bag recall for the 2026 Ram 1500, a Sept. 29, 2026 steering recall for the 2022-2026 Ram Promaster, and a Sept. 29, 2026 TPMS sensor recall for the 2026 Ram 1500. Other recent recalls of similar products include a Feb. 7, 2026 Kia EV6 fire risk recall, a June 2, 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC electrical system recall, and a Jan. 21, 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 electrical fire risk recall.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2020-2022 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric model. The recall covers specific VINs that will be searchable on NHTSA.gov starting June 11, 2026.
Brand
Chrysler
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Do not charge your vehicle and park it outside away from structures until repairs are made.
Contact Dealer for Repair
Dealers will update the battery pack software and inspect/replace the battery pack assembly at no cost.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the battery pack assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 23, 2026. 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 June 11, 2026.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 3 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Chrysler
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V362000 — Chrysler 2020 Pacifica PHEV: Fire Risk from Battery Pack
Hello,
I own a Chrysler 2020 Pacifica PHEV: Fire Risk from Battery Pack that is covered by recall 26V362000 from Chrysler.
The official recall notice states: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the battery pack assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 23, 2026. 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 June 11, 2026.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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