The biggest Pacifica recalls involve the Plug-in Hybrid: 2017–2022 hybrids are covered by park-outside battery fire campaigns (22V-077, 24V-536, 24V-538 and 26V-362). Gas models have recalls for 2017 engine stalls, a 2017–2019 battery ground and side curtain air bags on 2022–2026 vans.
CarWhere lists 16 documented Pacifica issues, including 16 NHTSA safety recalls, each with affected years, powertrains, symptoms, pre-purchase checks and a source. Recall entries come from NHTSA's recall dataset on the DOT open-data portal, which may not list every campaign, so run the specific VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup.
Second generation Pacifica problems (2017–present)
Plug-in Hybrid battery fire risk when parked (recalls 22V-077 and 24V-536) (2017–2018)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2017–present) – Plug-in Hybrid 2017–2018
- Years:
- 2017–2018
- Powertrain:
- Plug-in Hybrid
Recall 22V-077 covers about 16,741 2017–2018 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrids that can catch fire while parked, even with the ignition off. Owners were told not to recharge and to park outside, away from structures, until repaired; dealers update the battery pack control module software and inspect, and if needed replace, the battery pack. Recall 24V-536 (15,910 vehicles) covers hybrids that had already received the 22V-077 software update.
Symptoms
- Usually none before the event
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every battery campaign shows as complete
- Until the remedy is done, follow the recall instructions: do not charge, and park outside away from structures
- Ask for the dealer repair order showing the battery software update and inspection
NHTSA recall: 22V077 (2022-02) · 16,741 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [1][2][3]
Plug-in Hybrid battery fire risk when parked (recall 24V-538) (2019–2021)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2017–present) – Plug-in Hybrid 2019–2021
- Years:
- 2019–2021
- Powertrain:
- Plug-in Hybrid
About 3,606 2019–2021 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrids have a battery pack that may cause a fire while parked with the ignition off. Owners were advised not to charge and to park outside until repaired. Dealers update the battery pack control module software and inspect or replace the battery pack.
Symptoms
- Usually none before the event
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every battery campaign shows as complete
- Until the remedy is done, follow the recall instructions: do not charge, and park outside away from structures
- Ask for the dealer repair order showing the battery software update and inspection
NHTSA recall: 24V538 (2024-07) · 3,606 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [4][3]
Plug-in Hybrid battery fire risk: park outside (recall 26V-362) (2020–2022)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2017–present) – Plug-in Hybrid 2020–2022
- Years:
- 2020–2022
- Powertrain:
- Plug-in Hybrid
Filed in June 2026, this recall covers about 17,277 2020–2022 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrids whose battery pack may catch fire even when parked with the ignition off. Owners are told not to charge and to park outside, away from structures. Dealers update the battery pack control module software and inspect, and replace as needed, the battery pack. Owner letters began going out June 23, 2026.
Symptoms
- Usually none before the event
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every battery campaign shows as complete
- Until the remedy is done, follow the recall instructions: do not charge, and park outside away from structures
- Ask for the dealer repair order showing the battery software update and inspection
NHTSA recall: 26V362 (2026-06) · 17,277 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [5][3]
12-volt isolator post may overheat (recalls 20V-334 and 23V-753) (2017–2020, 2023)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2017–present) – Plug-in Hybrid 2017–2020, 2023
- Years:
- 2017–2020, 2023
- Powertrain:
- Plug-in Hybrid
The 12-volt battery isolator post behind the driver's seat may develop high resistance and overheat, raising the risk of a fire with the vehicle on or off. Recall 20V-334 covers about 23,079 2017–2020 Plug-in Hybrids; dealers re-torque the post, add a waterproof gasket and replace damaged parts. Recall 23V-753 covers 32 2023 hybrids with an incorrectly installed post.
Symptoms
- No reliable warning; the recall record is the check
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 20V334 (2020-06) · 23,079 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [6][7][3]
Hybrid transmission wiring short can shut the engine off (recall 23V-010) (2017–2023)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2017–present) – Plug-in Hybrid 2017–2023
- Years:
- 2017–2023
- Powertrain:
- Plug-in Hybrid
An internal transmission wiring connector in about 67,117 2017–2023 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrids may short circuit and cause an unexpected engine shutdown and loss of drive power. Dealers update the power inverter module software and, if needed, the cluster and engine control software.
Symptoms
- Sudden loss of propulsion
- Warning messages on the instrument cluster
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 23V010 (2023-01) · 67,117 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [8][3]
Hybrid engine may not restart properly, risking stall or catalyst fire (recall 18V-740) (2017–2018)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2017–present) – Plug-in Hybrid 2017–2018
- Years:
- 2017–2018
- Powertrain:
- Plug-in Hybrid
After running on electric power, the gas engine in about 10,260 2017–2018 Plug-in Hybrids may not restart properly, sending unburned fuel into the catalytic converter. That can cause a loss of power or a fire in the catalyst. Dealers update the powertrain control software and inspect or replace the catalytic converter.
Symptoms
- Loss of power when the gas engine restarts
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 18V740 (2018-10) · 10,260 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [9][3]
Hybrid power inverter module may fail (recall 17V-371) (2017–2018)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2017–present) – Plug-in Hybrid 2017–2018
- Years:
- 2017–2018
- Powertrain:
- Plug-in Hybrid
Diodes in the power inverter module of about 1,375 early Plug-in Hybrids may fail from overvoltage, leaving the van unable to move under its own power. Dealers reprogram several control modules and replace the inverter module as needed.
Symptoms
- Vehicle will not move under its own power
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 17V371 (2017-06) · 1,375 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [10][3]
3.6L V6 may stall from engine software (recall 18V-049) (2017)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2017–present) – 2017
- Years:
- 2017
- Powertrain:
- 3.6L Pentastar V6
Engine control software in about 153,859 2017 Pacificas with the 3.6L engine may fall out of sync with the crankshaft position sensor and stall the engine. Dealers update the engine software.
Symptoms
- Engine stall while driving or at idle
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 18V049 (2018-01) · 153,859 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [11][3]
Loose battery ground can cause stalling or loss of steering assist (recall 19V-348) (2017–2019)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2017–present) – 2017–2019
- Years:
- 2017–2019
- Powertrain:
- 3.6L Pentastar V6 with stop-start
About 198,731 2017–2019 Pacificas with engine stop/start may have a loose battery ground connection that causes intermittent loss of power steering assist or a stall. Dealers clean and properly reassemble the ground connection.
Symptoms
- Intermittent loss of power steering assist
- Engine stall
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 19V348 (2019-05) · 198,731 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [12][3]
Manual park release plug can be removed without a tool (recall 18V-395) (2017–2018)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2017–present) – 2017–2018
- Years:
- 2017–2018
- Powertrain:
- All
About 240,242 2017–2018 Pacificas have a manual park release plug that can be removed without a tool, so the park release could be engaged unintentionally and the van could roll away. Dealers replace the plug.
Symptoms
- Loose or missing park release access plug
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 18V395 (2018-06) · 240,242 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [13][3]
Second-row seat belt may unlatch on 8-passenger vans (recall 17V-542) (2017–2018)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2017–present) – 2017–2018
- Years:
- 2017–2018
- Powertrain:
- All (8-passenger seating)
On about 47,927 2017–2018 Pacificas with eight-passenger seating, the second-row center seat belt buckle could unlatch the left outboard seat belt. Dealers install a shorter center buckle.
Symptoms
- Left second-row belt releases unexpectedly
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 17V542 (2017-08) · 47,927 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [14][3]
Right front lower control arm may separate (recall 19V-143) (2018)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2017–present) – 2018
- Years:
- 2018
- Powertrain:
- All
The right front lower control arm may separate from the steering knuckle on about 47,771 2018 Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid models. Dealers inspect the parts, replace damaged ones and install a larger pinch bolt.
Symptoms
- No reliable warning before a separation
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 19V143 (2019-02) · 47,771 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [15][3]
Side curtain air bags may not hold pressure (recalls 25V-302, 25V-573, 26V-189) (2022–2026)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2017–present) – 2022–2026
- Years:
- 2022–2026
- Powertrain:
- All
Seams on the side curtain air bags may be improperly sealed, so the bags may not stay inflated long enough to help prevent ejection in a crash. Recall 25V-302 covers about 250,651 2022–2025 Pacifica and Voyager vans; 25V-573 adds 985 2025 vans and 26V-189 covers about 293,264 2022–2026 Pacifica and Voyager vans. Dealers replace the curtain air bags as necessary.
Symptoms
- No warning sign before a crash; the only way to know is the recall record
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 25V302 (2025-05) · 250,651 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [16][17][18][3]
Rearview camera image may not display (recalls 24V-436 and 26V-531) (2021–2023, 2026–2027)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2017–present) – 2021–2023, 2026–2027
- Years:
- 2021–2023, 2026–2027
- Powertrain:
- All
Radio software can keep the backup camera image from appearing. Recall 24V-436 covers about 1,033,433 vehicles across FCA models including 2021–2023 Pacificas and 2022 Voyagers; 26V-531 covers about 844,028 vehicles across those models, including 2026–2027 Pacificas, the 2026 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid and the 2026 Voyager. The radio software is updated by a dealer or over the air.
Symptoms
- Black or frozen screen when shifting into Reverse
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 24V436 (2024-06) · 1,033,433 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [19][20][3]
Cruise control may not disengage (recall 18V-332) (2017–2018)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2017–present) – 2017–2018
- Years:
- 2017–2018
- Powertrain:
- Gas models
An electrical short could keep cruise control from turning off with the brake pedal or switch. The campaign covers about 4,815,661 vehicles across those models, including 2017–2018 Pacificas. Dealers inspect and reflash the engine or powertrain control module software.
Symptoms
- Cruise control will not cancel
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 18V332 (2018-05) · 4,815,661 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [21][3]
Traction control off while cruise control is on (recall 24V-240) (2024)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2017–present) – 2024
- Years:
- 2024
- Powertrain:
- All
On about 26,776 2024 Pacifica and Voyager vans, traction control does not work while cruise control is active. Dealers update the traction control software.
Symptoms
- No traction control intervention on slippery roads with cruise engaged
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 24V240 (2024-03) · 26,776 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [22][3]