Dodge Recalls Charger EV Because It Isn't Legally Noisy Enough
Dodge
might have produced a number of Charger Daytonas with amplifiers that fail to make any sound at all.
The recall affects 8,390 2024-2025
Charger Daytona
models. According to the recall notice, Dodge built the vehicles between April 30, 2024, and March 18, 2025, with amps that might have an 'incomplete software upload, which may prevent the emission of exterior sound.'
Photo by: Brian Silvestro / Motor1
This sound, in theory, should be totally separate from the car's standard "
Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust
," which uses speakers mounted in the rear bumper to replicate the sound of a rumbly V-8 engine. Even with that feature switched off, the Charger is still legally required to make a sound of some kind at lower speeds.
The automaker began investigating the problem on April 17, meeting with engineers and the supplier while reviewing warranty data, field records, and customer assistance records. It decided to issue a voluntary recall for the affected vehicles on June 6.
Dodge will begin notifying affected owners around July 10, as their vehicles might fail to comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The dealer will inspect the vehicle and update the amplifier's software if it fails to make a sound.
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