Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published August 27, 2020
Dodge Charger 2020: Back-up Camera Not Displaying in Reverse
Chrysler recalls 2018-2020 Dodge Chargers with stealth mode that may not show backup camera when reversing, risking crashes. Owners must update software to fix.
Chrysler is recalling certain 2018-2020 Dodge Chargers that have a 'stealth mode' feature. This feature can cause the backup camera image to not display when shifting into reverse, increasing crash risk. Owners must update the vehicle's software to fix the issue. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79357-dodge-charger-2020-back-up-camera-not-displaying-in-reverse.
“Dodge Charger 2020: Back-up Camera Not Displaying in Reverse.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79357-dodge-charger-2020-back-up-camera-not-displaying-in-reverse. Based on NHTSA recall #20V512000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V512000).
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recalled 2018-2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit vehicles for lacking a back-up camera display in stealth mode, increasing crash risk, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Aug. 27, 2020. Dealers will update body control module software to disable this mode when shifting into reverse, free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Dodge Charger Pursuit, 2018-2020
What to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update body control module software to disable stealth mode when the vehicle is shifted into "Reverse", free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
The hazard
The lack of a back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash, according to NHTSA records show. When stealth mode is selected, the backup camera rearview image will not display when the vehicle is in reverse. These vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Chrysler has 417 other recalls on record since 2015-01-28. Other recent recalls of similar products include Toyota Lexus RX 2026: Rearview Camera May Not Display in Reverse (2026-03-18), Mitsubishi Outlander 2025 Back Over Prevention Recall: Rearview Camera Failure (2026-08-25), and Porsche Cayenne 2020 Recall: Back View Camera Malfunction Risk (2025-12-19).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018-2020 Dodge Charger has a 'stealth mode' feature. This feature can be identified by the backup camera not displaying when shifting into reverse.
Brand
Chrysler
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Update Software
Chrysler will update the body control module software to disable stealth mode when shifting into reverse, free of charge.
Contact Customer Service
Owners should contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule the software update.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update body control module software to disable stealth mode when the vehicle is shifted into "Reverse", free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W62.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 56 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
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 20V512000 — Chrysler Dodge Charger 2020: Back-up Camera Not Displaying in Reverse
Hello,
I own a Dodge Charger 2020: Back-up Camera Not Displaying in Reverse that is covered by recall 20V512000 from Chrysler.
The official recall notice states: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update body control module software to disable stealth mode when the vehicle is shifted into "Reverse", free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W62.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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