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2020 Dodge Durango recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
75
Latest campaign
Apr 22, 2021

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Air bags1Apr 22, 2021
21V280000
Back over prevention1Sep 10, 2020
20V191000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
1Fixable over the air
Apr 22, 2021Latest campaign
Apr 22, 202121V280000

Air bags: critical fasteners

A loose or missing fastener may cause the side curtain air bag to deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V280000
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Durango vehicles. The Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) fastener may be loose or missing.
Risk
A loose or missing fastener may cause the side curtain air bag to deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten or replace the fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were sent on May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y16.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V280000 · Apr 22, 2021
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
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 component75

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
75Complaints filed
5Involving a crash
3Involving a fire
9Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Exterior lighting2331003
Electrical system1317020
Power train1115302
Unknown or other912011
Engine912000
Air bags811202
Steering45000
Seat belts45000
Structure45003
Fuel/propulsion system34000
Service brakes34000
Vehicle speed control34000
Seats23012
Wheels23000
Suspension11000

1 more component 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 Durango, Durango SRT.

Latest reports

  • Exterior lighting

    “Purchased in XXX from Tri Star Motors in [XXX] with approximately 18,000 miles on it. In XXX, I noticed some flickering on the passenger side racetrack light and water entrapment after a somewhat heavy snowfall.”

    Filed 09/16/2026 · ODI 11764835
  • Unknown or other

    “backup camera ---- no safety issue ---- no inspections performed ---- no warnings”

    Filed 09/16/2026 · ODI 11764625
  • Electrical system

    “My entire lighting system in back of truck stopped working. The racetrack lighting system. The license plate lights done. I cannot drive the car at night because I will get pulled over.”

    Filed 08/02/2026 · ODI 11754292

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2020 Dodge Durango recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Dodge Durango have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Dodge Durango. The most recent, 21V280000 (reported April 22, 2021), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Dodge Durango?

Exterior lighting is the most-reported component, named in 23 complaints out of 75 filed with NHTSA (31%). 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 2020 Dodge Durango?

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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