LIVE Global accident monitoring — updating every 15 minutes
Official NHTSA Record

2021 Dodge Charger — Recalls & Safety

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this vehicle and 35 owner complaints. Recall repairs are free by US law at any authorized dealer.

2 Campaigns

Every Recall on File

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD 21V516000 08/07/2021

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.

Free fix: 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.

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR 24V198000 14/03/2024

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.

Free fix: 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.

NHTSA Crash Tests

Official Safety Ratings

2021 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD

★★★★★
Overall
5/5 stars
★★★★☆
Frontal Crash
NHTSA test
★★★★★
Side Crash
NHTSA test
★★★★★
Rollover
NHTSA test
Other Years

Same Model, Different Year

2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024

Check Another Car

Recall Checker

Any year, make and model: open the Car Recall Checker. Also see owner-reported problems & years to avoid for the 2021 Dodge Charger. Data: NHTSA (US DOT, public domain), cached up to 7 days.

Questions

FAQ

Does the 2021 Dodge Charger have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2021 Dodge Charger. Every listed defect must be repaired free of charge by any authorized Dodge dealer, regardless of vehicle age or ownership history.
Is the recall repair really free?
Yes. US federal law requires manufacturers to fix safety recalls free at any authorized dealer — parts and labour. You do not need to be the original owner.
How do I check my exact vehicle?
This page covers the 2021 Dodge Charger generally. For your specific car, use the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — it tells you whether YOUR vehicle's recalls were already repaired.