The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) lists 6 official safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan in AutoUtility's current federal dataset. The primary affected vehicle systems include Body & Structure, Fuel & Propulsion System, Other / Miscellaneous.

Key Recall Findings
  • Official Recall Campaigns: 6 campaigns on file with NHTSA
  • Primary Affected Subsystems: Body & Structure, Fuel & Propulsion System, Other / Miscellaneous
  • Official Remedy: Detailed per campaign in official NHTSA records below
  • Most Recent NHTSA Report: December 17, 2025
VIN-Specific Notice: Safety recall campaigns apply to specific production date ranges and vehicle identification numbers (VINs). A campaign listing on this model-year page does not establish that every vehicle or trim is affected. Check your 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov or with an authorized dealer to verify whether a safety repair is needed.
Official Recall Campaigns
6
Listed in current NHTSA data
Affected System Areas
6
Broad component categories
Latest NHTSA Filing
December 17, 2025
Most recent campaign report
VIN Verification
Required
Exact applicability depends on VIN

Vehicle Systems Involved in Recalls for 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan

Distribution of official safety recall campaigns across automotive subsystem domains

Vehicle Subsystem 2 campaigns

Body & Structure

NHTSA records also contain 244 consumer complaint filings involving this same system. View Complaints →
Vehicle Subsystem 1 campaign

Fuel & Propulsion System

NHTSA records also contain 26 consumer complaint filings involving this same system. View Complaints →
Vehicle Subsystem 1 campaign

Other / Miscellaneous

NHTSA records also contain 157 consumer complaint filings involving this same system. View Complaints →
Vehicle Subsystem 1 campaign

Powertrain & Transmission

NHTSA records also contain 219 consumer complaint filings involving this same system. View Complaints →
Vehicle Subsystem 1 campaign

Seats & Interior

NHTSA records also contain 22 consumer complaint filings involving this same system. View Complaints →
Vehicle Subsystem 1 campaign

Wheels & Tires

NHTSA records also contain 6 consumer complaint filings involving this same system. View Complaints →
Domain Mapping Methodology: A single NHTSA recall campaign may involve more than one vehicle subsystem (such as electrical wiring affecting fuel delivery), so domain totals can exceed the total number of unique recall campaigns. Complaint and recall counts are grouped by broad vehicle system; component co-occurrence does not establish that an individual owner complaint is related to a specific recall campaign.

Official NHTSA Recall Campaigns (6)

Complete safety campaign filings including defect descriptions, safety hazards, and free dealer remedies

NHTSA Campaign #25V876000 Body & StructureWheels & Tires
Affected Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:
NHTSA Report Date: December 17, 2025
Safety Defect Summary:

Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

Safety Risk / Consequence:

An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

Authorized Remedy Instructions:

Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.

NHTSA Campaign #20V278000 Fuel & Propulsion System
Affected Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Report Date: May 15, 2020
Safety Defect Summary:

Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain Vantage-modified 2016-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. The fuel pump gasket may deteriorate, allowing fuel to leak.

Safety Risk / Consequence:

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Authorized Remedy Instructions:

Vantage will notify owners, and will provide parts and reimbursement to owners for repair facilities to replace the fuel tank gasket, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2020. Owners may contact Vantage customer service at 1-800-488-9082.

Manufacturer & NHTSA Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA Campaign #17V824000 Other / Miscellaneous
Affected Component: EQUIPMENT
NHTSA Report Date: December 21, 2017
Safety Defect Summary:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Safety Risk / Consequence:

If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

Authorized Remedy Instructions:

Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.

Manufacturer & NHTSA Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA Campaign #16V461000 Powertrain & Transmission
Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA Report Date: June 24, 2016
Safety Defect Summary:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to April 18, 2016, 2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2015, to January 29, 2016, and 2016 RAM ProMaster vehicles manufactured August 15, 2016, to April 15, 2016. The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.

Safety Risk / Consequence:

If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Authorized Remedy Instructions:

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission pump, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S44.

Manufacturer & NHTSA Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA Campaign #16V300000 Seats & Interior
Affected Component: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Report Date: May 16, 2016
Safety Defect Summary:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured March 16, 2016, to March 17, 2016. The nuts on the third row seatbacks were incorrectly torqued and may become loose.

Safety Risk / Consequence:

If the third row seatback becomes loose, it may separate from the seat frame, increasing the risk of injury.

Authorized Remedy Instructions:

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the third row seatback nuts, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S37.

Manufacturer & NHTSA Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA Campaign #15V595000 Body & Structure
Affected Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
NHTSA Report Date: September 24, 2015
Safety Defect Summary:

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 19, 2015 to August 27, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the hood striker may loosen and, as a result, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving.

Safety Risk / Consequence:

If the hood opens while driving, the driver's vision may be obstructed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Authorized Remedy Instructions:

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install new hood striker bolts with the proper torque, free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is R53.

Manufacturer & NHTSA Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Source Data Notice: Campaign summaries, safety consequences, and remedy descriptions are direct text extracts published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation.

Recall History for Dodge Grand Caravan

Official safety recall campaign volume across sibling model years (2015–2020)

Model Year NHTSA Recalls NHTSA Complaints Detailed Report
2015 Dodge Grand Caravan 4 279 View 2015 Recalls →
2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Current Page 6 1155 Current
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan 3 411 View 2017 Recalls →
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan 4 269 View 2018 Recalls →
2019 Dodge Grand Caravan 4 41 View 2019 Recalls →
2020 Dodge Grand Caravan 1 19 View 2020 Recalls →
Historical Reporting Note: Recall campaign counts are shown by model year and should not be interpreted as a vehicle reliability score. Campaigns may cover multiple model years, and newer model years naturally have had less calendar exposure time for new safety campaigns to be issued.

VIN-Specific Recall Verification

How to confirm whether an individual vehicle requires an authorized safety repair

Safety recall campaigns on this page are associated with this make, model, and model year in NHTSA federal records. A campaign may apply only to certain vehicles based on production date, equipment, manufacturing details, or other campaign-specific criteria.

AutoUtility cannot determine whether a particular VIN is affected or whether a recall remedy has already been completed.

For vehicle-specific recall status, check the 17-digit VIN using NHTSA's official recall lookup or contact an authorized dealer. Campaign-specific remedy information shown above is reproduced from official NHTSA recall records.

Official NHTSA Safety Resources: NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline: 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 711)
Official US Government Data Provenance

Recall records published on this page are retrieved directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Safety Recalls Database.

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