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2021 Dodge Charger recalls, complaints and safety ratings

There are 2 US recalls for the 2021 Dodge Charger, and 3 in Canada. Owners filed 35 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags. Its best NHTSA overall crash rating is 5 stars.

2US recalls
0urgent recalls
35owner complaints
5★overall crash rating

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US recalls (2)

Air bags: side/window, curtain

2024-03-14 · campaign 24V198000 · 284,982 vehicles

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 and remedy

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.

Visibility: windshield, critical fasteners

2021-07-08 · campaign 21V516000 · 21,258 vehicles

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 and remedy

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.

Canadian recalls (3)

Show 3 Canadian recalls

Label

2024-08-15 · campaign 2024-548

Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French. Safety Risk: This error does not affect vehicle safety. Corrective Actions: This is not a recall. The company has corrected the tire and loading information label for all new vehicles.

Airbag

2024-03-14 · campaign 2024-168

Issue: On certain vehicles, the side curtain airbag inflators could be defective. As a result, the driver and/or passenger side curtain airbag inflator(s) could rupture unexpectedly and metal fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants. Safety Risk: An airbag inflator that ruptures can create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: FCA will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace both side curtain airbag modules.

Structure

2021-07-08 · campaign 2021-422 · 714 vehicles

Issue: On certain vehicles, the windshield may not be properly attached. As a result, the glass can become loose and could separate from the vehicle in a crash. Safety Risk: A windshield that detaches in a crash could create an increased risk of injury. Corrective Action: FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to remove and reinstall the windshield.

Owner complaints (35)

Owners filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Dodge Charger (2 crashes reported). Among 24 model years of this model, it ranks #16 for the most complaints (median 128).

Most-reported problemComplaints
Air bags16
Unknown or other5
Power train5
Engine3
Electrical system2
Visibility2
Wheels2
Exterior lighting2

Crash test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Dodge Charger.

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2021 Dodge Charger 4 DR RWD5★4★5★5★
2021 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD5★4★5★5★

Fuel economy

EPA ratings for each 2021 Dodge Charger version.

VersionCity MPGHighway MPGCombinedYearly fuel cost
Charger 3.6 L Automatic 8-spd193023$2,900
Charger 5.7 L Automatic 8-spd162519$4,000
Charger 6.4 L Automatic 8-spd152418$4,550
Charger AWD 3.6 L Automatic 8-spd182721$3,200
Charger SRT Widebody 6.2 L Automatic 8-spd122115$5,500
Charger Widebody 6.4 L Automatic 8-spd152418$4,550
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.