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2021 Dodge Durango 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: 8
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 203
Latest campaign: Aug 13, 2026

Recall summary by component8

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Structure	3	Aug 13, 2026	26V528000 23V115000 21V842000
Back over prevention	1	Jun 13, 2024	24V436000
Engine and engine cooling	1	Apr 28, 2022	22V284000
Steering	1	Mar 14, 2022	22V154000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Mar 10, 2022	22V140000
Air bags	1	Apr 22, 2021	21V280000

Safety recalls8

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

1Fixable over the air

Aug 13, 2026Latest campaign


Aug 13, 202626V528000	Structure: body hatchback/liftgate A damaged rear spoiler may detach and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V528000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, possibly resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use. Risk A damaged rear spoiler may detach and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace or repair the spoiler and align the liftgate as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 10, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 61D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 21V842 or 23V115. Vehicles repaired under the prior recalls will need the new repair completed. Campaign NHTSA 26V528000 · Aug 13, 2026
Jun 13, 202424V436000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 24V436000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." Risk A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B. Campaign NHTSA 24V436000 · Jun 13, 2024
Feb 23, 202323V115000	Structure: body hatchback/liftgate A damaged rear spoiler can detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V115000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use. Risk A damaged rear spoiler can detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the rear spoiler, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 20A. This recall is an expansion of recall number 21V-842. Campaign NHTSA 23V115000 · Feb 23, 2023
Apr 28, 202222V284000	Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system emission control An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V284000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee WK, 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may stick open, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power. Risk An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the EGR valve assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z31. Campaign NHTSA 22V284000 · Apr 28, 2022
Mar 14, 202222V154000	Steering: rack and pinion Difficulty steering, or a loss of steering control, can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V154000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango and 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The steering gear rack bar may have been insufficiently hardened during manufacturing, possibly allowing it to bind within the steering rack, and resulting in difficulty steering or a loss of steering control. Risk Difficulty steering, or a loss of steering control, can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 12, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-852-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z18. Campaign NHTSA 22V154000 · Mar 14, 2022
Mar 10, 202222V140000	Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V140000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 2500 and 2021-2022 Dodge Durango vehicles, and 2019-2022 3500 cab chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from illuminating during certain conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems." Risk An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z20. Campaign NHTSA 22V140000 · Mar 10, 2022

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 component203

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

203Complaints filed

10Involving a crash

4Involving a fire

5Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Exterior lighting	90	44	1	0	0
Electrical system	40	20	3	1	0
Unknown or other	24	12	2	2	0
Engine	22	11	1	1	0
Structure	15	7	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	11	5	0	1	0
Air bags	11	5	6	0	5
Power train	10	5	1	0	1
Back over prevention	9	4	0	0	0
Service brakes	8	4	4	0	1
Forward collision avoidance	6	3	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	4	2	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	4	2	0	0	0
Steering	4	2	0	0	0
Suspension	3	1	0	0	0

9 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 Durango, Durango Pursuit, Durango SRT.

Latest reports

Fuel/propulsion system
“Driving down the I-10 early morning there was a loud bang, didnt notice anything in the road ahead of me so I kept driving for another mile or so until I heard something dragging.”
Filed 10/06/2026 · ODI 11769360
Structure
“On XXX I had to have the rear window replaced as it shattered on Royal Palm Beach Community High School property in [XXX].”
Filed 09/24/2026 · ODI 11766613
Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while pulling up to the residence, there was a gurgling sound coming from the vehicle.”
Filed 09/23/2026 · ODI 11766455

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2021 Dodge Durango recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Dodge Durango have?

NHTSA lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Dodge Durango. The most recent, 26V528000 (reported August 13, 2026), concerns structure. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2021 Dodge Durango recalls for?

The largest group is structure, with 3 campaigns. Others: back over prevention (1), engine and engine cooling (1), steering (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Dodge Durango?

Exterior lighting is the most-reported component, named in 90 complaints out of 203 filed with NHTSA (44%). Across all complaints, owners reported 10 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

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