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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2021 Dodge Charger recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 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
35
Latest campaign
Mar 14, 2024

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Air bags1Mar 14, 2024
24V198000
Visibility1Jul 8, 2021
21V516000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Mar 14, 2024Latest campaign
Mar 14, 202424V198000

Air bags: side/window curtain

An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V198000
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace both side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 20, 2025. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 19B.
Campaign
NHTSA 24V198000 · Mar 14, 2024
Jul 8, 202121V516000

Visibility: windshield

A windshield that separates from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V516000
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Risk
A windshield that separates from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and replace the front windshield urethane sealant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y47.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V516000 · Jul 8, 2021
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 component35

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
35Complaints filed
2Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Air bags1646100
Unknown or other514100
Power train514100
Engine39000
Visibility26000
Exterior lighting26000
Electrical system26000
Wheels26100
Fuel/propulsion system13000
Visibility/wiper13000
Structure13000
Seat belts13000
Steering13000
Suspension13000
Lane departure13000

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 Charger, Charger Pursuit, Charger SRT.

Latest reports

  • Air bags

    “The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V198000 (Air Bags); however, the dealer failed to reassemble the parts correctly during the repair.”

    Filed 09/24/2026 · ODI 11766656
  • Fuel/propulsion system

    “The Chapman Dodge service department has diagnosed the vehicle with an active, leaking fuel pump assembly and provided a repair estimate of $1,600.00.”

    Filed 09/05/2026 · ODI 11762368
  • Air bags

    “[XXX] Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, located in [XXX] performed an airbag recall on my vehicle. The vehicle was put back together incorrectly, and the headliner, rearview mirror, and sunglass holder are all hanging loose.”

    Filed 08/27/2026 · ODI 11759985

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2021 Dodge Charger recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Dodge Charger have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Dodge Charger. The most recent, 24V198000 (reported March 14, 2024), 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 2021 Dodge Charger?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 16 complaints out of 35 filed with NHTSA (46%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 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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