Dodge Recalls 13,330 2026 Durangos Over Tail-Light Failure
Chrysler is recalling 13,330 model-year 2026 Dodge Durango SUVs because damaged terminals in the tail-light wiring harness can cause the rear lamps to stop working. The company reported the campaign to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on October 22, 2026.
The federal campaign number is 26V701000, while Chrysler identifies it internally as A2D. The recall applies only to certain vehicles, so a model year alone is not enough to determine whether a particular Durango needs the repair.
What can fail
According to the official NHTSA campaign record, terminals in the tail-light wiring harness may be damaged. If that damage interrupts the electrical connection, one or both tail lights may fail to illuminate properly.
Tail lights make a vehicle visible from behind and communicate braking and other driving actions to surrounding traffic. NHTSA says a failure reduces the Durango’s visibility to other drivers and increases crash risk. The agency also says the affected vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, which covers lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment.
Recall details at a glance
- Affected vehicle: Certain 2026 Dodge Durango SUVs
- Potential population: 13,330 vehicles
- NHTSA campaign: 26V701000
- Chrysler campaign: A2D
- Problem: Damaged tail-light harness terminals may cause the tail lights to fail
- Remedy: Dealer inspection and replacement of the tail-light assemblies when necessary
- Cost: Free of charge
- Owner letters expected: December 3, 2026
What Dodge Durango owners should do
Owners do not need to wait for a mailed notice to check their vehicle. Chrysler told NHTSA that affected VINs would become searchable beginning October 29. The most reliable step is to enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. VINs are commonly printed at the lower edge of the windshield on the driver’s side and on vehicle-registration or insurance documents.
A Dodge dealer will inspect the vehicle and replace the tail-light assemblies as necessary, at no charge to the owner. Chrysler customer service can be reached at 800-853-1403; callers should reference recall A2D.
NHTSA’s record does not carry a “park outside” or “do not drive” instruction. That does not make functioning tail lights optional. Owners who notice an inoperative rear lamp should avoid assuming that a bulb is the only possible cause and should arrange an inspection promptly, especially before driving at night or in poor visibility.
Why VIN checking matters
Recall populations are defined by manufacturing records and component traceability, not simply by the badge or model year shown on the vehicle. Two visually identical 2026 Durangos may not have the same recall status. A VIN check is therefore more useful than relying on a dealer listing, build month or trim name.
This campaign is separate from other recent safety actions, including Toyota’s Sienna Hybrid seat-back recall. Owners should address every open recall listed for their VIN, even when campaigns involve unrelated systems.
Image note: The featured photo shows a 2026 Dodge Durango GT Plus and is used as an illustrative image of the affected model line; recall eligibility must be confirmed by VIN.
