Stellantis Issues Do-Not-Drive Warning for 225,000 Cars Over Takata Airbags

The automaker has issued a fresh Do-Not-Drive issue for the vehicles still in need of repair.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The domestic wing of international automotive conglomerate Stellantis has issued a new Do Not Drive warning for over 225,000 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles due to the continuing Takata airbag saga. The history behind the sweeping Takata airbag recall dates back to the early 2000s, when the Japanese parts supplier began manufacturing airbags with an explosive flaw that authorities say has lead to the deaths of 28 people.

Why it matters

The Takata airbag recall has been one of the largest and most complex automotive recalls in history, with over 42 million vehicles affected. Despite years of efforts to replace the faulty airbags, Stellantis is still urging owners of certain models to stop driving their vehicles until the repairs are completed, underscoring the ongoing challenges in addressing this public safety issue.

The details

Specifically, 2003–2010 Dodge Ram, 2004–2009 Dodge Durango, 2005–2011 Dodge Dakota, 2005–2008 Dodge Magnum, 2006–2015 Dodge Charger, 2007–2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2008–2014 Dodge Challenger, 2005–2015 Chrysler 300, 2007–2016 Jeep Wrangler, and 2006–2009 Mitsubishi Raider units are included in this latest warning. Stellantis says it has replaced over 6.6 million, or 95 percent, of affected air bag inflators to date, but these models make up the majority of the stragglers.

  • The Takata airbag recall dates back to the early 2000s.

The players

Stellantis

An international automotive conglomerate that includes the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram brands.

Takata

A Japanese parts supplier that manufactured airbags with an explosive flaw, leading to a massive recall affecting over 42 million vehicles.

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What they’re saying

“This action is intended to accelerate the repair of the remaining affected vehicles to safeguard owners, their families and the general public from the risk of serious injury or death. This stop-drive directive is focused on completing repairs on this remaining population.”

— Stellantis (Reuters)

What’s next

Stellantis is urging owners of the affected vehicles to not drive their vehicles until the necessary airbag repairs are completed.

The takeaway

The Takata airbag recall continues to be a complex and ongoing challenge for automakers like Stellantis, as they work to identify and replace the remaining faulty airbags in millions of vehicles to ensure public safety.