2021 Dodge Charger problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (13) · Power Train (3) · Wheels (2)
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Safety recalls (2)
Air Bags:side/Window:curtain:inflator 2024-03-14 · campaign 24V198000 · 284,982 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Visibility:windshield:critical Fasteners 2021-07-08 · campaign 21V516000 · 21,258 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Service bulletins (303)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2026-09-30 · S2621000004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the customer may complain about a popping noise, grinding noise, or an intermittent no reverse or forward transmission engagement. the tech may find damaged and/or worn transmission output shaft splines (850re transmission only)
Structure:body 2026-06-26 · S2208000045 REV.D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
backup camera poor image quality inspection
Engine 2026-03-21 · 18-044-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
flash: powertrain control module (pcm) updates customers must experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination and the vehicle must symptom: exhibit/set one or more of the following diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs): ● **p0111-00 - intake air temperature sensor 1 circuit range performance ba
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-18 · S2208000045 REV.C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
backup camera poor image quality inspection
Power Train 2026-03-09 · S2621000003 REV.A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845re, 8hp45, 850re, 8hp50, 8hp70, 8hp75, 8hp75-phev, 8hp75-lcv, 8hp90, 8hp95. transmissions may exhibit the following diagnostic codes: p07e4, p1db2, p0716, p1b14, p0733, p1d90, p1d
Electrical System 2026-03-05 · S2608000010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
active diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1a10-00, b1a11-00, b1a12- 00, b1a13-00-, b1a14-00, b1a15-00, b1a16-00, and b1a17-00 in the radio frequency hub (rfh)
Showing the 6 most recent of 303 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-24 · Air Bags · 12,700 mi“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. the manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 12,700.…”
2026-09-05 · 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. stellantis corporate has offered a "goodwill" gesture of only $200.00, leaving me with a $1,400.00 out-of-pocket bill. i have formally rejected this baseline offer.an active fuel leak on a 485-horsep…”
2026-08-27 · Visibility/Wiper“[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. the driver's line of sight is obstructed in the rearview mirror because of the parts hanging loose. i am too afraid to drive the car w…”
2026-07-07 · Air Bags“while parked in my driveway, the passenger rear side curtain airbag inflated on its own with noone in the car. the car cranks and operates correctly with no indication of a problem with the airbag system. this airbag had been replaced in september of 2025 due to a recall issued by mopar. i have contacted mopar and been assigned a case number. …”
2026-05-26 · Unknown Or Other“i went to have my car make/model dodge charger serviced and when i went to the dealership i told them the problem before they even got to look at it, because it’s a known problem with dodge charger srt models. stellantis hasn't put a recall out on the part called mopar exhaust valve actuator - mopar (68505881aa). there is a detachable spring that c…”
2026-04-29 · Visibility · 101,000 mi“the contact owns a 2021 dodge charger. the contact received notifications of nhtsa campaign numbers: 24v198000 (air bags) and 21v516000 (visibility). the dealer was contacted to perform the recall repairs; however, the dealer refused to complete the recall repairs. the contact stated that the sound was audible through the window, which the contact…”
2025-10-15 · Structure:body“rear doors cannot be opened from the inside when the child proof locks are in the open position, or the locked position. they can only be opened for the inside when unlocked from the drivers unlock panel.…”
2025-08-20 · Seat Belts · 61,702 mi“the contact owns a 2021 dodge charger. the contact stated that while installing the car seats in the rear of the vehicle, the contact became aware that the driver’s side and passenger’s side rear seat belts would loosen unintendedly while attempting to fasten the seat belts. the vehicle had not been taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be d…”
2025-05-14 · Unknown Or Other“1. headlight low/high beam keeps going out and comes back on. it seems like the wiring harness overheating, bulb is fine but continues to go out and on. 2. transmission, does a very aggressive down shift at gear 6 it makes the car jump and if it happens too much, my car won't accelerate..i got it repaired once and it took dealer almost 30 days but …”
2025-04-22 · Unknown Or Other“no incident happened. my 2021 charger windshield has not been recalled due to the adhesive around the edge of windshield. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.