106 of the 431 complaints about the Dodge Charger (24.6%) concern Airbags & seat belts, making it the model's largest problem area. That share is 6.4× the Airbags & seat belts share across all tracked vehicles.
106Complaints · Airbags & seat belts
24.6%Share of complaints
6.44×vs. all vehicles
10Last 12 months
18.9%Share involving a crash or fire
2Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Airbags & seat belts complaints peak with the 2019 model (47, 39% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2023 model (1). 10 Airbags & seat belts complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 49 in the 12 months before — the pace is falling.
Owners most often describe: “bags recall”, “notification air”, “air bags”, “confirms available” and “tool confirms”. 21 of these reports (18.9%) describe a crash or fire, with 15 injuries and 1 death mentioned.
2 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 24V198000 (2024-03-14, model years 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021).
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
I had a accident about 5 days ago where I got in a accident and upon impact my airbags deployed a lot of smoke came out of the air bags I couldn’t c or breathe and I also got burn by the air bags there was a open recall on my dodge charger that they said they…
My climate control system and airbags malfunction. This seems to be related to the UConnect system. My vehicle is available for inspection as needed. It has not been to a dealer for inspection yet, but an appointment is scheduled.
Airbags & seat belts · 2026-09-01 · ODI 11761289
[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.
Airbags & seat belts · 2026-08-27 · ODI 11759985
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.
Airbags & seat belts · 2026-07-07 · ODI 11748734
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
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR Campaign 24V198000 · 2024-03-14 · Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
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.
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.
AIR BAGS Campaign 19V246000 · 2019-03-28 · Model years: 2019
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Charger vehicles. The driver and passenger sun visors may lack the required air bag warning information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger sun visors, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V35.
How common are Airbags & seat belts problems on the Dodge Charger?
106 of the 431 complaints about the Dodge Charger (24.6%) concern Airbags & seat belts, making it the model's largest problem area. That share is 6.4× the Airbags & seat belts share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Dodge Charger model years have the most Airbags & seat belts complaints?
By model year, Airbags & seat belts complaints peak with the 2019 model (47, 39% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2023 model (1).
Is there a recall for Dodge Charger Airbags & seat belts problems?
2 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 24V198000 (2024-03-14, model years 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021).