Model year record

2019 Dodge Charger

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 211 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V198000

Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflator

Component
Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflator
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)
Vehicles affected
284,982
Reported to NHTSA
2024-03-14
Owners notified
2025-02-20

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V512000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
26,361
Reported to NHTSA
2020-08-27
Owners notified
2020-10-22

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit vehicles equipped with a "stealth mode." When stealth mode is selected, the backup camera rearview image will not display when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Safety risk

The lack of a back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update body control module software to disable stealth mode when the vehicle is shifted into "Reverse", free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W62.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V758000

Service brakes

Component
Service brakes
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
173
Reported to NHTSA
2019-10-24
Owners notified
2019-12-19

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V246000

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
1,097
Reported to NHTSA
2019-03-28
Owners notified
2019-04-17

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Charger vehicles. The driver and passenger sun visors may lack the required air bag warning information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

Failure to provide the air bag warning information increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger sun visors, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V35.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V203000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Component
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
7,929
Reported to NHTSA
2019-03-14
Owners notified
2019-04-08

Defect description

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."

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags6910,000 mi
Unknown or other264,370 mi
Electrical system2410,000 mi
Exterior lighting1488,200 mi
Service brakes131,500 mi
Engine117,000 mi
Steering11600 mi
Structure: body1149,737 mi
Wheels84,370 mi
Fuel/propulsion system648,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking3
Suspension3143,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights2
Tires2143,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly162,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers188,200 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe11,500 mi
Equipment: appliance: TV/radio/speakers120 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: bulbs162,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline174,000 mi
Power train120,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems130,000 mi

The 2018 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2020 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

EA21002Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.