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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

8 common questions answered

What are the known NHTSA recalls for a 2012 Dodge Challenger?
The NHTSA has issued 28 recall entries affecting the 2012 Dodge Challenger across multiple components. These recalls include issues with cruise control software (2), transmission and PCM-related faults (3 + 3 TCM entries), air bag inflators and mounting hardware (4), alternator failures (5), electrical vulnerabilities (4), fuel-rail hose leaks, instrument cluster software, tire/wheel fitment, rearview camera software, and engine oil-cooler lines. All remedies are provided free under the manufacturer recall campaigns; Kahlo Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram can confirm which recalls apply to your VIN and perform required repairs at no cost.
How do I check if my 2012 Dodge Challenger has an open recall?
You can check recalls by entering your VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls or by bringing your VIN to our service team for a free lookup. Kahlo Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Noblesville, IN will also run the manufacturer database and verify any active campaigns when you schedule service. If you prefer, you can call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 for additional NHTSA-authoritative guidance before visiting our dealer.
How much does a 2012 Dodge Challenger recall repair cost?
Manufacturer recall repairs are free of charge to the vehicle owner when completed through an authorized franchise dealer. At Kahlo Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram we use OEM parts and factory-trained technicians to perform recall remedies at no cost under the recall program. We also offer service financing options if you request non-recall maintenance at the same visit; ask our service advisors about current service specials.
Can I get my 2012 Dodge Challenger recall fixed at an independent shop or do I need a dealer?
Recall repairs must be performed by an authorized dealer to ensure OEM parts and factory procedures are used, and to ensure records are updated with the manufacturer and NHTSA. Independent shops may be unable to obtain the correct software flashes, control module replacements, or official remedy parts and documentation required by Chrysler/FCA. Schedule a free recall inspection with Kahlo Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to ensure your repairs are logged to the manufacturer and your vehicle remains safe and compliant.
How long does a 2012 Dodge Challenger recall repair take?
Repair time varies by campaign — simple software flashes or USB updates often take under an hour; parts replacements can take a few hours to a full day. Examples: cruise-control and PCM software updates are typically a short service; alternator or air bag inflator replacements require parts availability and may take longer. Please schedule service and our advisors will provide an estimated completion time and offer courtesy shuttle options where available.
Does an open recall affect my 2012 Dodge Challenger's trade-in or resale value?
Unresolved recalls can lower resale and trade-in value because many buyers and dealers check NHTSA records before purchase. Resolving recalls at Kahlo Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram protects value and provides documented manufacturer service history for prospective buyers; you can also request an appraisal at our trade-in page.
Can I fail a state inspection because of an unresolved 2012 Dodge Challenger recall?
Some recalls impact safety systems that are checked during state inspections and can lead to failed inspections if warnings or defects are present. For example, instrument-cluster or air bag recalls may inhibit required warning indicators; resolving the recall ensures inspection compliance and road safety. If you have inspection concerns, contact Kahlo Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Noblesville and we will verify open recalls and help you schedule service promptly.
2012 Dodge Challenger Recall Summary
These recall details come from NHTSA records; to confirm applicability to your 2012 Dodge Challenger and schedule service at Kahlo Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Noblesville, IN, contact our certified service center today.

Recall Service & Dealership Highlights

Safety Risks You Can't Ignore

The safety risks from unresolved recalls are immediate and potentially life-threatening, which is why Kahlo Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram emphasizes urgency for owners of the 2012 Dodge Challenger. Several NHTSA campaigns for this vehicle include cruise-control software errors that can prevent cruise cancelation, air-bag inflator defects that can explode with metal fragments on deployment, alternator failures that may cause sudden stalls or fire risk, and fuel-rail hose leaks that could create a fire hazard. These are not hypothetical — the recalls list real defects and documented consequences. Ignoring a recall can affect insurance claims, roadside safety, and vehicle liability. Our factory-trained technicians use OEM diagnostic tools and follow Chrysler-approved procedures to ensure each remedy eliminates the hazard. If you live in Noblesville, Fishers, Carmel, Indianapolis or surrounding communities, contact our service team to verify recalls and schedule service quickly; your safety and peace of mind are our priority. We also offer service financing options so you can address related maintenance immediately and pay later.

Your Certified Recall Experts

Kahlo Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is a full-service franchise dealer serving Noblesville, IN and the surrounding area, staffed with manufacturer-trained technicians certified to perform recall repairs on the 2012 Dodge Challenger. We use OEM parts, factory diagnostic equipment, and direct manufacturer procedures so every remedy is performed correctly and recorded with FCA and NHTSA. Recall repairs are performed free of charge under the recall campaigns — that includes software flashes, powertrain control module replacements, air bag inflator swaps, and fuel-rail hose replacements. Our service advisors will explain the repair, timeline, and any interim safety steps (for example: stop using cruise control until the software update is applied). We serve drivers across Hamilton County and greater Indianapolis, and we prioritize fast, documented recall service so your vehicle is safe and compliant. To get started, schedule service or check our current service specials for related maintenance discounts.

Check Your VIN Today

If you own a 2012 Dodge Challenger, the first step is a VIN check — you can search NHTSA.gov or bring your vehicle to Kahlo Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for a free VIN recall lookup. Our technicians will verify open campaigns, explain required corrective actions, and estimate repair times. Many recalls for this model are software flashes or module replacements that are quick; others, like alternator or air bag inflator replacements, require parts and may take longer. When you arrive, we perform a no-charge recall eligibility check and review safety recommendations from NHTSA, including steps like avoiding cruise control if your vehicle is part of the cruise-control software campaign. We will schedule the work at your convenience, provide timelines, and use OEM parts and factory-trained staff to complete the remedy. To book a verification or schedule appointment, contact our service center — we also accept service financing if you combine recall work with other paid services.

Protect Your Resale Value

Unresolved recalls can reduce trade-in and resale value because dealers and buyers often check NHTSA records and manufacturer service history before purchase. For owners of the 2012 Dodge Challenger, resolving recalls at an authorized franchise dealer like Kahlo Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram demonstrates documented OEM repairs and protects vehicle history. Addressing recalls preserves safety, prevents potential inspection or registration issues, and reduces negotiation risk when trading or selling. Our team will update the manufacturer's records to reflect completed recall work and can provide documentation for buyers or lenders. If you’re considering a trade-in, use our online appraisal tool at the trade-in page after any recall repairs to maximize value. Scheduling recall service is free under the manufacturer program; we also offer service specials and flexible financing for non-recall work done at the same visit.
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Recall Summary

28 recalls found · All repairs FREE

Cruise Control

FREE2 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise contro

Consequence

If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

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Cruise Control2
FREE2 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise contro

Consequence

If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

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Transmission3
FREE3 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Stage 1 Kit Performance Packages Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) Part Numbers P5160023, P5160025, and Demon Crate PCM Part Number 68412287AA. The PCMs are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the sys

Consequence

If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will either perform a software update or replace the PCM, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 31, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U82, and U83.

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Electrical1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.

Consequence

Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, Chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle that provided unauthorized access to the vehicle network. This measure may not have been implemented on all vehicles and does not address access by other means that will be remedied by the software update. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R40.

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Air Bag4
FREE4 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured March 28, 2015, to April 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the driver's side air bag inflated curtain (SABIC) may have a loose or missing rear mounting bolt.

Consequence

A loose or missing SABIC rear mounting bolt may alter the air bag inflated curtain's deployment, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a side impact or roll-over crash.

Corrective Action

Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on May 28, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R22.

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Fuel Leak1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT and Dodge Charger SRT vehicles manufactured September 18, 2014, to February 5, 2015, and equipped with a 6.2L supercharged engine. O-ring seal and fuel rail crossover hose damage may result in the fuel rail hose connection leaking fuel.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action

Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will replace the engine fuel rail injector crossover hose, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R07.

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Instrument Panel2
FREE2 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2015 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured June 30, 2014, to October 8, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the instrument cluster may become inoperative. This could cause the gauges to oscillate at zero and the Vehicle Theft Alarm could remain illuminated. Thus, the affected vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 101, Controls and displays.

Consequence

If the instrument cluster becomes inoperative, it can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a software enhancement, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2014. Owners can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P74.

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Alternator5
FREE5 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

Consequence

If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 29, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.

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Electrical System4
FREE4 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured from December 3, 2012, through January 24, 2013 and equipped with a V6 engine. The battery positive cable at the starter motor may experience an electrical short circuit to ground.

Consequence

A short circuit could lead to a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action

Chrysler has begun notifying owners and they are being advised to immediately refrain from driving their vehicles and to contact their dealers. Chrysler Group further advises affected owners not to park their vehicles in, or near, any structures. Dealers will replace the under hood starter cable assembly, free of charge. The recall notification began on March 20, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.

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Transmission Control Module3
FREE3 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Stage 1 Kit Performance Packages Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) Part Numbers P5160023, P5160025, and Demon Crate PCM Part Number 68412287AA. The PCMs are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the sys

Consequence

If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will either perform a software update or replace the PCM, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 31, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U82, and U83.

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Engine1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Challenger and Charger vehicles equipped with Hellcat engines. The engine oil cooler (EOC) hoses may fail resulting in a rapid loss of engine oil.

Consequence

If an EOC line fails, oil may spray onto the windshield or contact a hot surface, impairing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash or fire.

Corrective Action

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EOC lines, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 22, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T48.

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Tire1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Challenger and Charger vehicles. An incompatible front wheel and brake package was installed and may allow the front tire to contact the steering knuckle, causing tire damage.

Consequence

A damaged tire can suddenly lose air pressure and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front wheels and inspect and replace the front tires, as necessary. In addition, dealers will inspect the wheel alignment, adjusting it if necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VB0.

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Rearview Camera Software1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4 or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such

Consequence

The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.

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