2024–2025 Charger Daytona EV: 2 active recalls (blank dashboard, missing pedestrian sound) + limp-mode faults. Know your California lemon law rights.
The Dodge Charger Daytona EV arrived in 2024 as the brand's first all-electric muscle car, promising 670 horsepower, a synthetic exhaust note, and the quickest quarter-mile of any Dodge ever built. What it also delivered — documented on the very first production units — was a string of serious electrical problems that sent owners back to dealerships within months of purchase. Two federal safety recalls now cover virtually every 2024–2025 Charger Daytona built: one because the dashboard can go completely blank while you're driving, hiding your brake warning and stability control lights; a second because the car may have left the factory unable to warn pedestrians of its approach. On top of the recalls, owners and automotive journalists alike have documented the car randomly entering limp mode, failing to charge, refusing to start, and — in at least several cases — continuing to accelerate on its own while the driver holds the brakes. If your Charger Daytona has spent significant time at the dealer for any of these issues, California's lemon law may require Dodge to buy it back.
The issues owners report most, ranked by severity — each one verified against a cited NHTSA source.
Vehicle emits no exterior warning sound at low speeds; pedestrians and cyclists cannot hear the car approaching; amplifier completely silent.
Dashboard display suddenly goes black while driving; brake warning, ESC light, TPMS warning, and gear selector indicator all disappear; driver has no visibility into critical safety status.
Red wrench light ('Service Electric System') illuminates with no clear cause; turtle icon activates and vehicle enters limp-home mode restricting speed; car fails to start after charging; charging session stops early or never begins; erratic acceleration or deceleration bumps.
Wrench icon illuminates; turtle icon activates; vehicle enters limp home mode; MIL illuminated; DTCs C10F8 (left front wheel-hub disconnect actuator position sensor) and/or P061B (internal control module torque calculation performance) stored.
Vehicle accelerates on its own without throttle input while in limp mode, reaching speeds up to 45+ mph; driver must use brakes to control speed; multiple warning lights illuminate simultaneously; prior limp mode entry precedes runaway event.
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Open any defect for the symptoms and why it matters for a California lemon-law claim. Each is tied to a cited NHTSA source.
Vehicle emits no exterior warning sound at low speeds; pedestrians and cyclists cannot hear the car approaching; amplifier completely silent.
Federal safety standard noncompliance (FMVSS 141) from delivery constitutes a substantial impairment; if amplifier reflash fails or vehicle requires multiple repair attempts, qualifies as nonconformity under California Song-Beverly.
Dealer reflash of exterior amplifier module with corrected software; approximately 2 hours at no charge.
Dashboard display suddenly goes black while driving; brake warning, ESC light, TPMS warning, and gear selector indicator all disappear; driver has no visibility into critical safety status.
Loss of safety-critical instrument display constitutes a substantial safety impairment. If IPC blank-out recurs after recall repair, repeated failure of the same nonconformity strengthens Song-Beverly claim.
Dealer IPC software flash (no OTA available); free of charge.
Red wrench light ('Service Electric System') illuminates with no clear cause; turtle icon activates and vehicle enters limp-home mode restricting speed; car fails to start after charging; charging session stops early or never begins; erratic acceleration or deceleration bumps.
Repeated limp mode events and no-start conditions substantially impair use and value. Multiple dealer visits for the same recurring electronic fault pattern (wrench/turtle/limp mode) directly support a Song-Beverly warranty claim.
Dealer reprogramming of BPCM, EVCU, MCP A, MCP B, and IDCM per TSB 08-022-25 REV. B / RSU 25-080; Wheel End Disconnect Position Learn routine may also be required; ~4-5 hours, dealer-only.
Wrench icon illuminates; turtle icon activates; vehicle enters limp home mode; MIL illuminated; DTCs C10F8 (left front wheel-hub disconnect actuator position sensor) and/or P061B (internal control module torque calculation performance) stored.
If limp mode events recur after TSB repair, the same-defect repeat pattern supports a lemon law claim. Torque calculation faults affecting drivability are a substantive impairment.
EVCU reflash per TSB 08-075-25 / RSU 25-042 plus Wheel End Disconnect Position Learn routine.
Vehicle accelerates on its own without throttle input while in limp mode, reaching speeds up to 45+ mph; driver must use brakes to control speed; multiple warning lights illuminate simultaneously; prior limp mode entry precedes runaway event.
Unintended acceleration is a serious safety defect. Stellantis' characterization as a 'feature' does not preclude a warranty nonconformity claim — if the behavior substantially impairs use or safety, Song-Beverly obligations still apply. Edmunds video documentation strengthens evidentiary posture.
No dedicated recall or TSB issued as of June 2026. Stellantis characterizes behavior as an intentional safety feature. Broader EVCU software updates (TSB 08-022-25 / 08-075-25) may reduce triggering conditions.
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A software error in the Valeo-supplied instrument panel cluster may cause the IPC display to go blank, preventing display of required safety indicators including BRAKE, ESC, TPMS, occupant crash protection, and gear selection telltales.
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The exterior amplifier may be missing pedestrian alert software, preventing the vehicle from emitting required low-speed exterior warning sounds in violation of FMVSS No. 141.
Every item below comes from this vehicle's documented defects. The more you recognize, the more a free case review is worth your time.
California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act — the lemon law — applies to new vehicles sold or leased with a manufacturer's warranty. If Dodge has been unable to fix a substantial defect after a reasonable number of repair attempts, or if your Charger Daytona has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days for warranty repairs, you may qualify for a buyback or replacement. Safety defects — like a blank dashboard that hides brake warnings, or a car that accelerates without throttle input — are given particular weight because they substantially impair the vehicle's use and safety. A recall repair that fails or recurs can also qualify. This is general information only and is not legal advice; whether your specific situation qualifies depends on your individual facts.
“Could not duplicate” doesn't mean the defect isn't real. Here's exactly what to do to protect a potential California lemon-law claim.
Document the moment it happens. Photos, video, and screenshots of any warning lights — with the date and the mileage.
Get a repair order every visit — even “found nothing.” That paperwork is the foundation of a claim.
Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Note any recall that has no available remedy yet.
Track your out-of-service days. California law counts the cumulative days your vehicle spends in the shop.
Keep loaner & rental records. Alternate-transport paperwork during long repairs matters.
Save everything in one place. Symptoms, dates, repair orders, and every repeat visit — the intermittent ones especially.
The Charger Daytona's worst problems — limp mode, blank dashboard, charging failures — are intermittent. Dealers frequently clear the fault codes and return the car, only for the same conditions to return. Here is what to do before and during every service visit: (1) Write down the date, mileage, and exactly what happened — including any warning lights, sounds, and how long the condition lasted. Take photos or video of warning lights on the dash before you shut the car off. (2) Ask the service advisor to print the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) history, not just the active codes. Request a copy of the RO (repair order) that lists every DTC stored, including C10F8, C10F9, P061B, and P3034 — these are the specific fault codes tied to the known issues. (3) If the dealer says 'no problem found' or 'could not duplicate,' ask them to confirm in writing that the DTC history was checked and that TSB 08-022-25 REV. B / RSU 25-080 and TSB 08-075-25 have been applied. These are the two key software updates Stellantis released. (4) Keep every repair order. California's Song-Beverly Act counts repair attempts, not just successful ones. A 'could not duplicate' visit still counts toward your total visits for the same defect.
The Charger Daytona is a genuinely impressive car when it works. The problem is that Stellantis shipped software that wasn't ready. Two safety recalls, at least two major TSBs, and an Edmunds long-term test documenting repeated failures — including on-camera unintended acceleration — tell a consistent story: the powertrain control software was released to the public before it was finished. Owners who bought or leased this car in good faith, and who have spent multiple days at the dealer waiting for software fixes that may or may not hold, should know that California law was written exactly for this situation. If your car keeps coming back with the same fault codes, you have rights worth understanding.
— The Margarian Law team
If your Dodge Charger Daytona has been back to the dealer more than once for warning lights, limp mode, charging failures, or a blank dashboard — or if the car has been out of service for 30 days or more — you may have a lemon law claim. Contact Margarian Law for a free, no-obligation case evaluation. We handle California lemon law cases on contingency — no fees unless we win.
Yes — there are two active federal safety recalls on 2024–2025 Dodge Charger Daytona BEV models. Recall 26V-262 (FCA 39D, issued April 2026) covers 8,528 units whose instrument panel cluster software may cause the entire dashboard to go blank while driving, hiding safety warnings for the brakes, stability control, TPMS, and gear position. Recall 25V-389 (FCA 44C, issued June 2025) covers 8,390 units whose exterior amplifier left the factory without pedestrian alert software, meaning the car emits no low-speed warning sound in violation of federal safety standard FMVSS 141. Both remedies require a dealer software update at no charge. You can confirm whether your VIN is affected at NHTSA.gov.
Limp mode on the Charger Daytona BEV is typically triggered by software faults in the Electronic Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU) or Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM). Owners report the turtle icon and red wrench light appearing together, after which the car restricts speed to allow you to reach a dealer safely. Specific fault codes associated with this pattern include C10F8, C10F9 (wheel-end disconnect actuator sensor), and P061B (torque calculation fault). Stellantis released TSB 08-022-25 REV. B / RSU 25-080 and TSB 08-075-25 / RSU 25-042 — large software packages requiring a 4–5 hour dealer reprogramming session. If your car has entered limp mode more than once — especially after a dealer update — that repeat pattern is exactly what California's lemon law is designed to address.
The red wrench light — labeled 'Service Electric Vehicle System' — signals a fault in the Charger Daytona's high-voltage powertrain electronics. On this vehicle it commonly appears alongside the turtle (limp mode) icon and is linked to EVCU or BPCM software errors. The car may restrict power, refuse to charge, or fail to start after the light appears. Stellantis issued TSB 08-022-25 REV. B to address the most common software triggers for this warning. If the light returns after a dealer fix, document each occurrence with mileage, date, and a photograph — repeated visits for the same warning strengthen a potential lemon law claim.
Yes. If your 2024 or 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona's instrument panel cluster (the gauge display directly in front of the driver) went dark while the car was moving, that matches the defect described in NHTSA recall 26V-262 (FCA internal recall 39D). A software error in the Valeo-supplied IPC can cause the entire display to fail, making it impossible to see your brake warning light, stability control status, TPMS alert, or gear position. The recall covers 8,528 Charger Daytona units produced between April 30, 2024 and April 25, 2025. The fix is a dealer IPC software update at no cost; no over-the-air remedy is available. If your dashboard has gone blank more than once — even after the recall repair — contact a lemon law attorney, because a recurring safety failure after a recall fix strengthens your claim.
Yes — the Charger Daytona BEV can qualify as a lemon under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. The law covers new vehicles sold or leased with a manufacturer's warranty. If Dodge has had a reasonable number of attempts to fix a substantial defect — such as recurring limp mode, a dashboard that keeps going blank, or persistent charging failures — and has not permanently resolved it, you may be entitled to a replacement vehicle or a refund. The law also applies if your car has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative calendar days for warranty repairs, even across different issues. Safety defects (blank dashboard, unintended acceleration) receive heightened consideration. This is general information, not legal advice; your individual situation determines whether your claim qualifies.
Several Charger Daytona owners and at least one automotive publication have reported the car continuing to accelerate — reaching speeds above 45 mph — while in limp mode with no throttle input. Stellantis has characterized this as a 'drive-by-brake' safety feature (the car maintains speed until you apply the brake), but has not issued a dedicated recall or TSB specifically for this behavior as of June 2026. If you experience unintended acceleration: apply the brakes firmly to bring the vehicle to a stop; shift to Park; do not attempt to drive the car. File a complaint directly with NHTSA at safercar.gov — your complaint adds to the data that can trigger a federal investigation. Then take the vehicle to a dealer and request that they retrieve and document all stored fault codes (especially P3034 / P061B). Keep a copy of every repair order. Unintended acceleration is a serious safety defect that substantially impairs the use and safety of the vehicle — a key threshold for lemon law claims.
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