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2013 Chrysler 300 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 6
Park-it warnings: 2
Complaints: 341
Latest campaign: Jan 15, 2019

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	2	2	Jan 15, 2019	19V018000 18V021000
Electrical system	2	–	Jul 10, 2017	17V435000 14V634000
Power train	2	–	Apr 25, 2016	16V240000 13V610000

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

2Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jan 15, 2019Latest campaign


Jan 15, 201919V018000	Air bags: frontal passenger side In 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 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode. Risk In 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 potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Remedy Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01. Campaign NHTSA 19V018000 · Jan 15, 2019
Jan 9, 201818V021000	Air bags: frontal passenger side An 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 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. Risk An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Remedy Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03. Campaign NHTSA 18V021000 · Jan 9, 2018
Jul 10, 201717V435000	Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V435000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail. Risk If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36. Campaign NHTSA 17V435000 · Jul 10, 2017
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 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear. Risk 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 engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S27. Note: On October 19, 2016 Chrysler identified some previously repaired vehicles did not receive the complete software updates. Chrysler will renotify the affected owners, and dealers will update the software again. Campaign NHTSA 16V240000 · Apr 25, 2016
Oct 8, 201414V634000	Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V634000 What's wrong Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail. Risk If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60. Campaign NHTSA 14V634000 · Oct 8, 2014
Dec 6, 201313V610000	Power train: automatic transmission The transmission output shaft fracture could result in a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V610000 What's wrong Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 300 AWD, Dodge Charger AWD, and Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles equipped with ZF all wheel drive ("AWD") 8HP45 transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission output shaft may fracture. Risk The transmission output shaft fracture could result in a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park'. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmissions, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Customers may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is N65. Campaign NHTSA 13V610000 · Dec 6, 2013

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 component341

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341Complaints filed

21Involving a crash

22Involving a fire

18Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	154	45	4	22	4
Power train	61	18	4	1	4
Engine	40	12	1	4	0
Air bags	35	10	12	0	12
Unknown or other	25	7	1	1	1
Exterior lighting	17	5	0	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	17	5	1	0	0
Service brakes	16	5	4	0	3
Steering	15	4	2	0	2
Vehicle speed control	14	4	2	0	1
Fuel/propulsion system	10	3	1	1	0
Suspension	7	2	2	0	1
Visibility	7	2	0	0	0
Seat belts	6	2	2	0	3
Structure	6	2	2	0	1

8 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

Unknown or other
“Driving approximately 50 mph on highway when the front glass panel of the sunroof exploded. No other traffic on the road or pulled off the road. No planes flying overhead. Explosion sounded like a gunshot.”
Filed 07/10/2026 · ODI 11749461
Equipment
“My HFM has failed and I think it may be caused by the alternator but it has killed 2 battery's and there was no warning lamps or lights of any kind.”
Filed 01/18/2025 · ODI 11636722
Electrical system
“Seat control module. The adjustable pedals move forward on their own while driving.”
Filed 12/08/2024 · ODI 11629517

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2013 Chrysler 300 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Chrysler 300 have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Chrysler 300. The most recent, 19V018000 (reported January 15, 2019), concerns air bags. 2 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 2013 Chrysler 300 recalls for?

The largest group is air bags, with 2 campaigns. Others: electrical system (2), power train (2). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Chrysler 300?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 154 complaints out of 341 filed with NHTSA (45%). Across all complaints, owners reported 21 crashs and 22 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 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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