NHTSA has received 57 owner complaints about the 2020 Dodge Charger, or 8.5 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.20, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 82 model-year 2020 vehicles we track, it ranks #19 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Dodge models its rate is 34% lower; against other Sports & muscle cars it is 33% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2020-12-18 and 2026-06-24. Median delay from incident to filing: 4 days.
57Complaints
8.5Complaints per year on the road
0.2Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
3Recalls
19.3%Share involving a crash or fire
7Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2019) drew 15.6 complaints per year, more than this one. The following model year (2021) drew 5.8 per year, fewer than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2020 model collected 7 complaints, 88% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Airbags & seat belts (61.4% of complaints), followed by Engine (10.5%) and Body & structure (8.8%). Airbags & seat belts complaints are 16.1 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Airbags & seat belts reports, owners most often mention “air bags”, “bags recall”, “notification air”, “received notification” and “confirms available”. 11 reports (19.3%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 7 injuries and 1 death.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 51 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was years three to five (51% of incidents). In the last 12 months 7 new complaints were filed, versus 14 in the 12 months before — the pace is falling.
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for this model year. 77% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles0.2
vs. other Dodge models0.66
vs. other 2020 models0.22
vs. other Sports & muscle cars0.67
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (7)0.12
Car caught fire while parked in a parking garage. Car was off.
Interior & equipment · 2026-06-20 · ODI 11745385 · Fire
While driving under normal conditions with no collision or impact, the side curtain airbag in my Dodge Charger Scat Pack deployed spontaneously.
Airbags & seat belts · 2026-03-02 · ODI 11721443
The contact owns a 2020 Dodge Charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V198000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who initially informed the contact that parts were not yet available.
Airbags & seat belts · 2026-06-24 · ODI 11746136
My passenger interior door panel structure on my 2020 Dodge Charger Scat Pack is expanding and separating. The warping plastic lip is shifting into the window channel and could impede the proper deployment path of the side-impact curtain or door airbags.
Interior & equipment · 2026-06-04 · ODI 11742205
The A/C evaporator core in my 2020 Dodge Charger Hellcat has failed twice within a short period of ownership. The first failure occurred at approximately 20K miles in 2022, when the air conditioning suddenly stopped blowing cold air.
Electrical · 2026-02-04 · ODI 11715643
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR Campaign 24V198000 · 2024-03-14
Summary: 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.
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.
Summary: 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.
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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Campaign 20V512000 · 2020-08-27
Summary: 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."
Risk: The lack of a back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
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.
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2020 Dodge Charger?
57 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Dodge Charger, or about 8.5 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2020 Dodge Charger?
The most common category is Airbags & seat belts, accounting for 61.4% of complaints.
Does the 2020 Dodge Charger have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall(s) for this model year.
Is the 2020 Dodge Charger still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 7 new complaints were filed, versus 14 in the 12 months before — the pace is falling.
How does the 2020 Dodge Charger compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 57 owner complaints about the 2020 Dodge Charger, or 8.5 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.20, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 82 model-year 2020 vehicles we track, it ranks #19 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Dodge models its rate is 34% lower; against other Sports & muscle cars it is 33% lower.