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==Incidents== | ==Incidents== | ||
This is a list of consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]]. | This is a list of consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]]. | ||
===FCA U.S. criminal penalty (''2021'')=== | |||
In 2021, FCA U.S. was sentenced to pay $300 million for their conspiracy to defraud U.S. regulators and customers.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-08-01 |title=FCA US LLC Sentenced in Connection with Conspiracy to Cheat U.S. Emissions Tests |url=https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/fca-us-llc-sentenced-connection-conspiracy-cheat-us-emissions-tests |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250801031844/https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/fca-us-llc-sentenced-connection-conspiracy-cheat-us-emissions-tests |archive-date=2025-08-01 |access-date=2025-09-29 |website=U.S. Department of Justice Archives}}</ref> They made misleading claims regarding emissions and fuel efficiency on over 100,000 Jeep and Ram vehicles. | In 2021, FCA U.S. was sentenced to pay $300 million for their conspiracy to defraud U.S. regulators and customers.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-08-01 |title=FCA US LLC Sentenced in Connection with Conspiracy to Cheat U.S. Emissions Tests |url=https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/fca-us-llc-sentenced-connection-conspiracy-cheat-us-emissions-tests |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250801031844/https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/fca-us-llc-sentenced-connection-conspiracy-cheat-us-emissions-tests |archive-date=2025-08-01 |access-date=2025-09-29 |website=U.S. Department of Justice Archives}}</ref> They made misleading claims regarding emissions and fuel efficiency on over 100,000 Jeep and Ram vehicles. | ||
===Class | ===Class-action lawsuit alleging infotainment defects (''2024'')=== | ||
A class action lawsuit was filed against Stellantis in June 2024 in regards to defects in the Uconnect 5 infotainment system that cause safety concerns among the plaintiffs.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Avery and Blander |date=2024 |title=FCA US, LLC d/b/a Stellantis North America Consumer Litigation |url=https://www.wolfpopper.com/cases-investigations/fca-us-llc-dba-stellantis-north-america#overview |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250930201256/https://www.wolfpopper.com/cases-investigations/fca-us-llc-dba-stellantis-north-america#overview |archive-date=2025-09-30 |access-date=2025-09-29 |website=WolfPopper}}</ref> Examples they gave include unexpected malfunctions of audio and navigation systems that can cause distractions for drivers, as well as interruption to the operation of the backup camera. | A class action lawsuit was filed against Stellantis in June 2024 in regards to defects in the Uconnect 5 infotainment system that cause safety concerns among the plaintiffs.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Avery and Blander |date=2024 |title=FCA US, LLC d/b/a Stellantis North America Consumer Litigation |url=https://www.wolfpopper.com/cases-investigations/fca-us-llc-dba-stellantis-north-america#overview |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250930201256/https://www.wolfpopper.com/cases-investigations/fca-us-llc-dba-stellantis-north-america#overview |archive-date=2025-09-30 |access-date=2025-09-29 |website=WolfPopper}}</ref> Examples they gave include unexpected malfunctions of audio and navigation systems that can cause distractions for drivers, as well as interruption to the operation of the backup camera. | ||
===Limited | ===Limited voluntary recall of airbags (''2024'')=== | ||
In France, Stellantis announced that 530,000 Citroën DS 3 and C3 vehicles were fitted with faulty Takata airbags that when initiated may propel sharp components into the vehicle cabin. France's automotive watchdog announced that the actual number was closer to 1.4 million.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-07 |title=Scale of Stellantis safety scandal in France larger than previously thought |url=https://www.euronews.com/business/2024/06/07/scale-of-stellantis-safety-scandal-in-france-larger-than-previously-thought |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250708193212/https://www.euronews.com/business/2024/06/07/scale-of-stellantis-safety-scandal-in-france-larger-than-previously-thought |archive-date=2025-07-08 |website=Euro News}}</ref> | In France, Stellantis announced that 530,000 Citroën DS 3 and C3 vehicles were fitted with faulty Takata airbags that when initiated may propel sharp components into the vehicle cabin. France's automotive watchdog announced that the actual number was closer to 1.4 million.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-07 |title=Scale of Stellantis safety scandal in France larger than previously thought |url=https://www.euronews.com/business/2024/06/07/scale-of-stellantis-safety-scandal-in-france-larger-than-previously-thought |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250708193212/https://www.euronews.com/business/2024/06/07/scale-of-stellantis-safety-scandal-in-france-larger-than-previously-thought |archive-date=2025-07-08 |website=Euro News}}</ref> | ||
===In- | ===In-car advertising (''2025'')=== | ||
{{Main|Stellantis in-car advertisements}} | {{Main|Stellantis in-car advertisements}} | ||
In 2025, Stellantis started adding whole-screen advertisements in the infotainment displays of some of their vehicles. The advertisements primarily promote Mopar (a car parts subsidiary of Stellantis) warranty services and appear when a vehicle comes to a complete stop. | In 2025, Stellantis started adding whole-screen advertisements in the infotainment displays of some of their vehicles. The advertisements primarily promote Mopar (a car parts subsidiary of Stellantis) warranty services and appear when a vehicle comes to a complete stop. | ||
===Customer | ===Customer data breach (''2025'')=== | ||
{{Main|Stellantis | {{Main|Stellantis customer data breach}} | ||
In 2025, Stellantis suffered a data breach through a third-party platform. North American customers' contact information was accessed in the attack. | In 2025, Stellantis suffered a data breach through a third-party platform. North American customers' contact information was accessed in the attack. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||