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2012 Chrysler 200 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2012 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 638
Latest campaign: Oct 10, 2017

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Seats	1	Oct 10, 2017	17V640000
Seat belts	1	Sep 15, 2016	16V668000
Electrical system	1	Jul 2, 2013	13V282000
Engine and engine cooling	1	Sep 29, 2011	11V487000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Oct 10, 2017Latest campaign


Oct 10, 201717V640000	Seats: front assembly head restraint If the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V640000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles. A component within the occupant restraint controller (ORC) may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying in the event of a rear-end crash. Risk If the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased risk of injury. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is T56. Campaign NHTSA 17V640000 · Oct 10, 2017
Sep 15, 201616V668000	Seat belts: pretensioner If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V668000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash. Risk If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61. Campaign NHTSA 16V668000 · Sep 15, 2016
Jul 2, 201313V282000	Electrical system In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V282000 What's wrong Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision. Risk In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38. Campaign NHTSA 13V282000 · Jul 2, 2013
Sep 29, 201111V487000	Engine and engine cooling CONNECTING ROD FAILURE MAY LEAD TO ENGINE SEIZURE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 11V487000 What's wrong CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHRYSLER VEHICLES, INCLUDING 200 AND TOWN AND COUNTRY MODELS, DODGE VEHICLES, INCLUDING CHARGER, DURANGO, GRAND CARAVAN AND JOURNEY MODELS AND JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 31, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 13, 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH 3.6L ENGINES. THESE ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE CONNECTING ROD BEARING FAILURE DUE TO DEBRIS INSIDE THE ENGINE BLOCK. Risk CONNECTING ROD FAILURE MAY LEAD TO ENGINE SEIZURE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ENGINE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. Campaign NHTSA 11V487000 · Sep 29, 2011

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Chrysler). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component638

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

638Complaints filed

29Involving a crash

4Involving a fire

33Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	146	23	1	1	0
Electrical system	140	22	1	2	1
Air bags	136	21	20	0	22
Unknown or other	103	16	3	2	4
Seat belts	71	11	6	0	6
Visibility/wiper	56	9	0	0	0
Power train	54	8	0	0	0
Steering	45	7	1	0	2
Service brakes	42	7	2	0	0
Exterior lighting	36	6	1	0	0
Visibility	27	4	0	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	26	4	2	0	1
Vehicle speed control	26	4	1	0	1
Structure	19	3	3	2	4
Seats	17	3	0	0	0

13 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Unknown or other
“My husband sat down in the driver seat of my vehicle thatwas parked in our driveway and wasnt even turned on and the head rest deployed and smacked the back of his head”
Filed 04/27/2026 · ODI 11734109
Engine
“Replaced all spark plugs and coils , code is saying misfire cylinder 4..replaced intake manifold gasket code states multiple cylinder misfire .My [XXX] was stranded in the middle of a busy road due to loss of power…”
Filed 04/21/2026 · ODI 11732791
Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that occasionally, while driving at various speeds at night, the headlights intermittently became inoperable.”
Filed 03/05/2026 · ODI 11722191

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2012 Chrysler 200 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2012 Chrysler 200 have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Chrysler 200. The most recent, 17V640000 (reported October 10, 2017), concerns seats. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Chrysler 200?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 146 complaints out of 638 filed with NHTSA (23%). Across all complaints, owners reported 29 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 Chrysler 200?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Chrysler). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chrysler dealer.

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