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2013 Dodge Avenger 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: 5
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 548
Latest campaign: Oct 10, 2017

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Seats	1	Oct 10, 2017	17V640000
Seat belts	1	Sep 15, 2016	16V668000
Engine	1	Nov 6, 2013	13V552000
Electrical system	1	Jul 2, 2013	13V282000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Feb 6, 2013	13V043000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Oct 10, 2017Latest campaign


Oct 10, 201717V640000	Seats: front assembly head restraint If the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V640000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles. A component within the occupant restraint controller (ORC) may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying in the event of a rear-end crash. Risk If the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased risk of injury. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is T56. Campaign NHTSA 17V640000 · Oct 10, 2017
Sep 15, 201616V668000	Seat belts: pretensioner If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V668000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash. Risk If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61. Campaign NHTSA 16V668000 · Sep 15, 2016
Nov 6, 201313V552000	Engine If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V552000 What's wrong Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and model year 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a loss of engine oil pressure, possibly resulting in an engine stall or engine failure. Risk If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine balance shaft module, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N52. Campaign NHTSA 13V552000 · Nov 6, 2013
Jul 2, 201313V282000	Electrical system In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V282000 What's wrong Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision. Risk In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38. Campaign NHTSA 13V282000 · Jul 2, 2013
Feb 6, 201313V043000	Fuel system, gasoline A broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly may lead to an engine stall or fuel leakage. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V043000 What's wrong Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured from October 30, 2012, through November 2, 2012. These vehicles may have a gas tank that has a broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly. Risk A broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly may lead to an engine stall or fuel leakage. An engine stall while driving may contribute to a vehicle crash. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly and replace any affected control valves, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Campaign NHTSA 13V043000 · Feb 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 (Dodge). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component548

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

548Complaints filed

26Involving a crash

10Involving a fire

42Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Air bags	154	28	19	3	28
Engine	120	22	4	4	1
Unknown or other	102	19	1	0	4
Electrical system	98	18	0	3	0
Seats	60	11	0	0	7
Seat belts	52	9	5	0	6
Visibility/wiper	42	8	0	0	0
Service brakes	38	7	7	1	8
Vehicle speed control	34	6	1	0	1
Power train	32	6	0	0	1
Electronic stability control (ESC)	28	5	2	1	2
Fuel/propulsion system	27	5	0	0	0
Steering	19	3	3	0	2
Visibility	12	2	0	0	0
Structure	11	2	3	0	7

13 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.

Latest reports

Seats
“Unknown, all i know is that i leave my car to go play basketball and 3 hours later i come back and its popped out randomly.”
Filed 08/06/2026 · ODI 11755325
Electrical system
“Was driving on hwy when vehicle loss power, was able to quickly pull over. Turned vehicle off and restarted vehicle. Got back onto the hwy ,vehicle loss power again, this time it wouldn't turn over.”
Filed 03/19/2026 · ODI 11725717
Seats
“Headrest deployed”
Filed 03/06/2026 · ODI 11722601

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2013 Dodge Avenger recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Dodge Avenger have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Dodge Avenger. The most recent, 17V640000 (reported October 10, 2017), concerns seats. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Dodge Avenger?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 154 complaints out of 548 filed with NHTSA (28%). Across all complaints, owners reported 26 crashs and 10 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

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

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Dodge). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Dodge dealer.

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Recall summary by component5

Safety recalls5

Seats: front assembly head restraint

Seat belts: pretensioner

Engine

Electrical system

Fuel system, gasoline