KnownCarProblems2023 Dodge Hornet Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Dodge Hornet, most often about the driver assistance (46% of complaints). It is the 2nd most complained-about Hornet model year since 2000 and has 5 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2023 Dodge Hornet problems
Driver assistance
12 complaints · 46%Parts named most often: adaptive cruise control, warnings, automatic emergency braking, warning.
Electrical
10 complaints · 39%Other or unspecified
4 complaints · 15%Backup camera
4 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: warnings, rearview system braking.
The contact owns a 2023 Dodge Hornet. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v246000 (back over prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that…
Speed control
3 complaints · 12%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2023 Dodge Hornet recalls
Seat belts: retractor
Risk: A seat belt that does not retract may fail to restrain properly an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the retractors and pillar trim, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed september 17, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 84d. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on august 15, 2026.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US, llc) is recalling certain 2023-2025 dodge hornet and 2023-2026 alfa romeo tonale vehicles. The rear outboard seat belts may become twisted and fail to retract properly.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the software or replace the display as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning may 13, 2025. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 13c and 38c.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US, llc) is recalling certain 2023-2025 alfa romeo tonale and dodge hornet vehicles. The display module may not show the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, "rear visibility."
Equipment: labels
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will add an overlay label to the tire placard information, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 28, 2024. Owners may contact fca US, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca US, llc's number for this recall is 28b.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US, llc) is recalling certain 2023-2024 dodge hornet and alfa romeo tonale vehicles. The maximum vehicle capacity weight value on the tire placard label is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 110, "tire selection and rims."
Backup camera: external/pedestrian alert
Risk: Failure to alert pedestrians when backing up increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear pedestrian siren connection and, if necessary, secure and/or replace the connector or siren, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed november 14, 2023. Owners may contact fca US, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is b5a.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US, llc) is recalling certain 2023-2024 dodge hornet and alfa romeo tonale plug-in hybrid vehicles. The pedestrian alert siren may be missing or disconnected and fail to alert pedestrians when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 141, "minimum sound requirements for hybrid and electric vehicles."
Electrical: cables
Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and tighten the cable connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 28, 2023. Owners may contact fca US, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca US, llc's number for this recall is 98a.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US, llc) is recalling certain 2023-2024 alfa romeo tonale and 2023-2024 dodge hornet plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The 12-volt battery positive cable and/or high voltage connector cable may not be tightened properly, which can overheat the electrical connections and result in a fire while parked or driving.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2023 Dodge Hornet
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Dodge Hornet?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: driver assistance (12 complaints); electrical (10 complaints); other or unspecified (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2023 Dodge Hornet have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 6, 2026 (seat belts). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2023 a bad year for the Dodge Hornet?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Hornet model year since 2000, with 26 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Dodge Hornet years
- 2023
- 2024