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2019 Dodge Challenger recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 58
Latest campaign: Sep 10, 2020

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Back over prevention	1	Sep 10, 2020	20V191000
Service brakes	1	Oct 24, 2019	19V758000
Electrical system	1	Mar 14, 2019	19V203000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

1Fixable over the air

Sep 10, 2020Latest campaign


Sep 10, 202020V191000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 20V191000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors." Risk The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37. Campaign NHTSA 20V191000 · Sep 10, 2020
Oct 24, 201919V758000	Service brakes A damaged tire can suddenly lose air pressure and increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V758000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Challenger and Charger vehicles. An incompatible front wheel and brake package was installed and may allow the front tire to contact the steering knuckle, causing tire damage. Risk A damaged tire can suddenly lose air pressure and increase the risk of a crash. Remedy FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front wheels and inspect and replace the front tires, as necessary. In addition, dealers will inspect the wheel alignment, adjusting it if necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VB0. Campaign NHTSA 19V758000 · Oct 24, 2019
Mar 14, 201919V203000	Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel Failure of the instrument cluster to properly illuminate may prevent the driver from receiving warnings about the vehicle's systems, increasing the risk of crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V203000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Challenger and Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The instrument cluster may not properly illuminate driver warnings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays." Risk Failure of the instrument cluster to properly illuminate may prevent the driver from receiving warnings about the vehicle's systems, increasing the risk of crash. Remedy Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V32. Campaign NHTSA 19V203000 · Mar 14, 2019

Sep 10, 202020V191000

Back over prevention: sensing system camera

The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

Over-the-air remedy

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V191000

What's wrong: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Risk: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.
Campaign: NHTSA 20V191000 · Sep 10, 2020

Oct 24, 201919V758000

Service brakes

A damaged tire can suddenly lose air pressure and increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V758000

What's wrong: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Challenger and Charger vehicles. An incompatible front wheel and brake package was installed and may allow the front tire to contact the steering knuckle, causing tire damage.
Risk: A damaged tire can suddenly lose air pressure and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front wheels and inspect and replace the front tires, as necessary. In addition, dealers will inspect the wheel alignment, adjusting it if necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VB0.
Campaign: NHTSA 19V758000 · Oct 24, 2019

Mar 14, 201919V203000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Failure of the instrument cluster to properly illuminate may prevent the driver from receiving warnings about the vehicle's systems, increasing the risk of crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V203000

What's wrong: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Challenger and Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The instrument cluster may not properly illuminate driver warnings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk: Failure of the instrument cluster to properly illuminate may prevent the driver from receiving warnings about the vehicle's systems, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V32.
Campaign: NHTSA 19V203000 · Mar 14, 2019

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 component58

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

58Complaints filed

5Involving a crash

3Involving a fire

4Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	16	28	1	1	0
Unknown or other	14	24	1	2	0
Wheels	11	19	2	2	0
Steering	8	14	1	0	0
Engine	7	12	0	0	0
Power train	7	12	0	0	0
Air bags	5	9	3	0	4
Suspension	4	7	1	0	0
Exterior lighting	3	5	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	3	5	0	0	0
Tires	3	5	0	1	0
Service brakes	3	5	0	1	0
Back over prevention	2	3	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	2	3	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	1	2	0	0	0

2 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 Challenger, Challenger SRT, Challenger SRT Scatpack.

Latest reports

Visibility/wiper
“I am filing a formal complaint regarding a premature, dangerous failure of the AC evaporator core on my 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T.”
Filed 09/12/2026 · ODI 11763864
Electrical system
“the car shot up in RPM would not slow down spinning tires while holding the brake hard. had to go in neutral and kill the motor, when restarted it would continue to do the same thing”
Filed 06/21/2026 · ODI 11745469
Unknown or other
“My vehicle was parked in the driveway with a car cover over it and it caught on fire. The fire appeared to have started by the driver side headlight area and quickly ignited and burnt the whole front end of the car.”
Filed 06/11/2026 · ODI 11743380

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2019 Dodge Challenger recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Dodge Challenger have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Dodge Challenger. The most recent, 20V191000 (reported September 10, 2020), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Dodge Challenger?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 16 complaints out of 58 filed with NHTSA (28%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 Dodge Challenger?

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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