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2012 Chrysler 300 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 summary by component9
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns | Park‑it |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 4 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 2 | – |
| Power train | 1 | – |
| Service brakes, air | 1 | – |
| Tires | 1 | – |
Safety recalls9
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jan 15, 201919V018000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants… Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 19V018000
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| Jan 9, 201818V021000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 18V021000
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| Jul 10, 201717V435000 | Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulatorIf the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V435000
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| May 24, 201616V352000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideThese vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement… Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 16V352000
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| Apr 25, 201616V240000 | Power train: automatic transmission control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V240000
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| Oct 8, 201414V634000 | Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulatorIf the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V634000
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Owner complaints by component441
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 219 | 50 |
| Air bags | 83 | 19 |
| Power train | 80 | 18 |
| Engine | 62 | 14 |
| Service brakes | 33 | 7 |
| Steering | 29 | 7 |
| Unknown or other | 26 | 6 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 25 | 6 |
| Vehicle speed control | 17 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 14 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 11 | 2 |
| Structure | 7 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 6 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 1 |
10 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, merged from NHTSA model names 300, 300C.
Latest reports
- Power train
“Vehicle received passenger airbag inflator recall service at Viva CDJR in El Paso, TX.”
- Fuel/propulsion system
“Gas fumes filled the cabin. I am suffering from headaches from smelling in fumes. This is dangerous and health issues. The gas tank is under passage back seat and costs $2,235 to replace primary and transfer pumps.”
- Air bags
“I was involved in a hit and run on March 2,2026 and the airbags did not deploy at all. My car was taken to ray lathem dealership when there was a recall pertaining to the airbags back in 2019.”
Other Chrysler 300 model years
- 20162 recalls83 complaints
- 20154 recalls111 complaints
- 20147 recalls248 complaints
- 20136 recalls341 complaints
- 20129 recalls441 complaints
- 20117 recalls225 complaints
- 20107 recalls138 complaints
- 20095 recalls95 complaints
- 20084 recalls758 complaints
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Other Chrysler models
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- 2012 2004 recalls638 complaints
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- 2011 Sebring1 recall3 complaints
- 2010 PT Cruiser0 recalls22 complaints
- 2008 Voyager1 recall4 complaints
- 2004 Concorde1 recall41 complaints
- 2008 Crossfire1 recall39 complaints
- 2009 Aspen4 recalls40 complaints
- 2001 LHS3 recalls22 complaints
- 2000 Cirrus5 recalls99 complaints
2012 Chrysler 300 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2012 Chrysler 300 have?
NHTSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Chrysler 300. The most recent, 19V018000 (reported January 15, 2019), concerns air bags. 3 campaigns carry a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2012 Chrysler 300 recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 4 campaigns. Others: electrical system (2), power train (1), service brakes, air (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Chrysler 300?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 219 complaints out of 441 filed with NHTSA (50%). Across all complaints, owners reported 24 crashs and 36 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 Chrysler 300?
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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