Stellantis reports data breach at third-party provider for North America
Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, said on Sunday it had detected unauthorized access at a third-party service provider supporting its North American customer service operations.
The company confirmed that the breach exposed only basic contact information, with no financial or highly sensitive personal data compromised. Stellantis did not specify how many customers were affected.
“Upon discovery, we immediately activated our incident response protocols … and are directly informing affected customers,” Stellantis said, adding that authorities have been notified. The automaker urged customers to remain vigilant against phishing attempts.
The breach is the latest in a growing wave of cyberattacks targeting automakers. Earlier this month, Jaguar Land Rover was forced to shut factories until September 24 after a major cyber incident disrupted retail and production operations.
The rise in attacks reflects the increasing vulnerability of the automotive industry, as digital platforms and connected services become more integral to customer operations and vehicle support systems.