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2013 Dodge Charger 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: 9
Park-it warnings: 2
Complaints: 367
Latest campaign: Jan 15, 2019

Recall summary by component9

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	3	2	Jan 15, 2019	19V018000 18V021000 15V467000
Electrical system	3	–	Jul 10, 2017	17V435000 16V739000 14V634000
Power train	2	–	Apr 25, 2016	16V240000 13V610000
Structure	1	–	Jan 28, 2016	16V043000

Safety recalls9

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. Filed under Charger 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. Filed under Charger 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. Filed under Charger Campaign NHTSA 17V435000 · Jul 10, 2017
Oct 13, 201616V739000	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 16V739000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger Police vehicles, 2007-2013 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2013 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2013 RAM 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a 220 amp alternator that 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 replace the alternator with a revised alternator, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S68. Filed under Charger Police Campaign NHTSA 16V739000 · Oct 13, 2016
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. Filed under Charger Campaign NHTSA 16V240000 · Apr 25, 2016
Jan 28, 201616V043000	Structure A car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V043000 What's wrong FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured August 23, 2010, to January 7, 2016. When an affected vehicle is lifted using the supplied tire jack without chocking the wheels, the vehicle's body-side sill may give causing the tire jack to fail and the car to fall. Risk A car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will provide owners with wheel chocks and instructions for their use, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S03. Filed under Charger Campaign NHTSA 16V043000 · Jan 28, 2016

Merged from NHTSA model names: Charger, Charger Police. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

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).

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Owner complaints by component367

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

367Complaints filed

25Involving a crash

20Involving a fire

18Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	168	46	2	19	1
Engine	52	14	1	1	0
Power train	48	13	6	0	1
Air bags	41	11	11	1	11
Steering	30	8	4	0	3
Unknown or other	28	8	1	1	0
Vehicle speed control	24	7	3	0	1
Electronic stability control (ESC)	18	5	0	2	0
Service brakes	16	4	1	1	1
Fuel/propulsion system	14	4	0	0	0
Seat belts	14	4	3	1	4
Structure	10	3	2	0	0
Suspension	9	2	2	0	1
Visibility/wiper	4	1	0	0	0
Latches/locks/linkages	4	1	0	0	0

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, merged from NHTSA model names Charger, Charger Police, Charger Pursuit.

Latest reports

Air bags
“The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the airbag warning light illuminated.”
Filed 08/31/2026 · ODI 11760845
Electrical system
“A few weeks ago I was traveling on unfamiliar curvy roads. It had recently rained. I fishtailed going through the curve, and my breaks locked up.”
Filed 08/07/2026 · ODI 11755399
Service brakes
“The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Charger. While attempting to make a right turn, the brake pedal was depressed, and the brake pedal became firm.”
Filed 06/22/2026 · ODI 11745747

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2013 Dodge Charger recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Dodge Charger have?

NHTSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Dodge Charger. 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 Dodge Charger recalls for?

The largest group is air bags, with 3 campaigns. Others: electrical system (3), power train (2), structure (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

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

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 168 complaints out of 367 filed with NHTSA (46%). Across all complaints, owners reported 25 crashs and 20 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

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

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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