2021 Dodge Challenger Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2021 Dodge Challenger, and owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2021 Dodge Challenger
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)
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 Vehicle Safety Standard number 101,…
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.…
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Critical fasteners (visibility) and windshield (visibility)
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…
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…
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Dodge Challenger have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 26,285 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While operating my vehicle at road speed the electric steering rack failed. This rendered the steering inoperative. It was impossible to steer the vehicle. Not only is this situation extremely dangero”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 16, 2026 · Steering
“The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-35 MPH on a local roadway, the steering suddenly became inoperative, and the steering wheel locked with”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 22, 2026 · Steering
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2021 Dodge Challenger (Challenger AWD, Challenger SRT, Challenger SRT Widebody, Challenger Widebody). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15–23 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 13–19 / 21–30 |
| Fuel | Midgrade, Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3.6/5.7/6.2/6.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 8-spd; Manual 6-spd |
Compare Dodge Challenger model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Challenger model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 Dodge Challenger | 5 | 1 |
| 1971 Dodge Challenger | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 Dodge Challenger | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 Dodge Challenger | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 Dodge Challenger | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 Dodge Challenger | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 Dodge Challenger | 3 | 10 |
| 2009 Dodge Challenger | 7 | 133 |
| 2010 Dodge Challenger | 7 | 299 |
| 2011 Dodge Challenger | 6 | 193 |
| 2012 Dodge Challenger | 6 | 253 |
| 2013 Dodge Challenger | 5 | 179 |
| 2014 Dodge Challenger | 4 | 149 |
| 2015 Dodge Challenger | 5 | 126 |
| 2016 Dodge Challenger | 1 | 78 |
| 2017 Dodge Challenger | 3 | 49 |
| 2018 Dodge Challenger | 3 | 75 |
| 2019 Dodge Challenger | 3 | 59 |
| 2020 Dodge Challenger | 1 | 20 |
| 2021 Dodge Challenger | 2 | 19 |
| 2022 Dodge Challenger | 2 | 9 |
| 2023 Dodge Challenger | 2 | 43 |
Checking a specific 2021 Dodge Challenger
How do I know if my 2021 Dodge Challenger has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2021 Dodge Challenger; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 21V516000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Dodge models
- Durango13,770 complaints
- Grand Caravan13,508 complaints
- RAM 150012,416 complaints
- Caravan10,526 complaints
- Dakota6,629 complaints
- RAM 25006,443 complaints
- Intrepid6,228 complaints
- Charger5,741 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.