2021 Dodge Challenger
2 recalls · 17 complaints · Safety Score B
Recall History
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Challenger vehicles. The affected vehicles do not illuminate their safety system status indicators sufficiently in both daylight and nighttime driving conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor V...
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: Without visible safety system indicators, a driver may not receive information regarding vehicle safety, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will re-program instrument clusters with the correct software version, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 5, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-140. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y58.
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...
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: 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.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/03/2025 | Power Train | mileage 61113 . car moves forward 15 feet an goes into neutral .When pulling into traffic this is a serious safety probl... | No | No |
| 06/21/2025 | Electrical System,seat Belts | My seatbelt seemed a bit faulty when I purchased the car. It was slow to retract and at some points wouldn’t retract unl... | No | No |
| 06/12/2025 | Suspension,power Train,structure | I purchased this vehicle from Vroom, who is also my lender under United Auto Credit. The car was sold with a washed titl... | No | No |
| 12/06/2024 | Unknown or Other | My automatic start hasn’t been working for months . Sometimes it work , sometimes it doesn’t . When it doesn’t work I ge... | No | No |
| 09/23/2024 | Seats | On [XXX] I was traveling s/b on [XXX] in Florida in my Dodge Challenger which I purchased from New Smyrna Dodge this y... | No | No |
| 05/14/2024 | Air Bags | On [XXX] I was involved in car accident on [XXX] around 4 o’clock in the afternoon. When the impact happened the airbag... | Yes | No |
| 01/01/2024 | Electrical System,exterior Lighting,vehicle Speed Control | The cars light notifications on instrument cluster panel turned on all of them at the same time while accelerating jerki... | Yes | No |
| 08/22/2023 | Air Bags | The contact was driving a rental vehicle from Enterprise which was a 2021 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that whi... | No | No |
| 07/28/2023 | None | This may not be the correct place to report this but it is a serious problem. Since Google took over the Waze navigatio... | No | No |
| 05/14/2023 | Unknown or Other | The reverse camera screen is not adjustable and blinds the entire cab including looking into the mirrors. You must cover... | No | No |
Most Complained-About Components
Frequently Asked Questions
The 2021 Dodge Challenger has 2 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 17.
The 2021 Dodge Challenger has a Safety Score of 64/100 (Grade B). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2021 Dodge Challenger received a Safety Score of B. This vehicle has a better-than-average safety record. There are 4 crash reports on file. There are 1 fire reports.
Contact your nearest Dodge dealership to schedule a free recall repair. You can also check your specific vehicle by VIN at NHTSA.gov. Manufacturers are required by law to fix recall-related defects at no cost.
Safety Score is calculated from recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash/fire reports (20%), and safety trend (10%).