NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2025 Dodge Hornet Safety Record
The 2025 Dodge Hornet has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 3 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2025 Dodge Hornet has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA, leaving it without an official Safety Index score or star ratings from the agency. The federal record for this model year indicates a light burden of recalls and owner complaints. Two recall campaigns have been issued, addressing specific safety related components. Additionally, two unverified owner complaints are on file, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. This data set offers neither a safety endorsement nor a warning, but rather reflects the complete federal record to date.
The 2025 Dodge Hornet was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries two federal recall campaigns, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 3 |
| Owner complaints | 2 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Dodge Hornet?
The 2025 Dodge Hornet enters the market with two substantive recalls already issued. One addresses a rearview camera display failure, which could disable a federally mandated back-over aid. The other recall targets a brake pedal collapse risk, directly impairing the vehicle's stopping capability. These campaigns also affect related Alfa Romeo Tonale models, indicating a shared platform issue. The Hornet's owner complaint record shows only two reports, pertaining to propulsion and electrical systems. While this dataset is thin for a one-year-old vehicle, it currently shows no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. The absence of NHTSA crash-test data for sibling model years means there is no direct federal crash-test reference for this generation of the Hornet.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Dodge Hornet have any recalls?
The 2025 Dodge Hornet carries two recall campaigns. The first covers the rearview camera display module, which may fail to show the reverse image, affecting the back-over prevention sensing system. The second, and more urgent, addresses the brake pedal linkage, which may collapse and reduce braking ability. NHTSA has not issued a park-outside or do-not-drive advisory in the data provided, but owners should verify open remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR26V510000
Risk: A seat belt that does not retract may fail to restrain properly an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the retractors, 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
Reported 2026-08-06
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA25V246000
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.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2025-04-15
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES24V752000
Risk: A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reinforce the brake pedal arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2024. Owners may contact FCA Customer Service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is B7B.
Reported 2024-10-09
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Dodge Hornet?
Two owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Dodge Hornet. The reported components are the Fuel/Propulsion System and the Electrical System, one allegation each. These are unverified consumer allegations submitted to NHTSA and have not been confirmed as defects by the agency.
2 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Dodge Hornet?
The 2025 Dodge Hornet enters the market with two active recalls, both of which address safety-critical systems. Prospective owners of any used 2025 Hornet should verify recall remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov prior to purchase, as completion varies by individual vehicle.
- The 2025 Dodge Hornet has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, meaning no star ratings or Safety Index exist for this model year; shoppers cannot compare it to tested vehicles on that basis.
- A brake pedal collapse recall is active for 2024-2025 Dodge Hornet vehicles; this directly affects stopping ability and owners should confirm remedy completion by running a VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov.
- A separate rearview camera display recall covers 2023-2025 Dodge Hornet vehicles; the display module may fail to show the reverse image, disabling a federally required back-over prevention aid.
- Only two owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year, alleging issues with the Fuel/Propulsion System and Electrical System; these are unverified allegations and no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths were reported in that complaint record.
FAQ2025 Dodge Hornet safety questions
Was the 2025 Dodge Hornet crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 3 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Dodge Hornet have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 3 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Dodge Hornet. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Dodge Hornet?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 2 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Dodge Hornet. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Dodge Hornet 2025.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.