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2026 Dodge Charger Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2026 Dodge Charger, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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safety recall
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owner complaints to NHTSA
19–95
MPGe combined (EPA)

1 safety recall for the 2026 Dodge Charger

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Camera (back over prevention)

    NHTSA 26V531000 Reported 844,027 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and…

    Remedy: Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at…

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2026 Dodge Charger have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 190 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 2 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“This vehicle has active driving assist safety failure. At highway speeds on right turns the system offers absolutely no detectable steering wheel assistance to keep the vehicle in the lane. If the dri”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 2, 2026 · Lane departure

“The contact owns a 2026 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after refueling. Another motorist attempted to assist the contact with jumpstarting the vehicle; however, the”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 6, 2026 · Electrical system

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2026 Dodge Charger (Charger Daytona R/T AWD 245/55ZR18, Charger Daytona R/T AWD 255/45R20, Charger Daytona R/T AWD 275/40R20, Charger Daytona R/T AWD 305/35ZR20, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined19–95 MPGe
City / Highway16–100 / 23–89
FuelElectricity, Premium, Regular
EPA classLarge Cars
Engine6 cyl, 3 L
TransmissionAutomatic (A1); Automatic 8-spd

Compare Dodge Charger model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Charger model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1966 Dodge Charger20
1967 Dodge Charger30
1968 Dodge Charger50
1970 Dodge Charger11
1971 Dodge Charger50
1972 Dodge Charger20
1973 Dodge Charger70
1974 Dodge Charger10
1975 Dodge Charger20
1976 Dodge Charger20
1977 Dodge Charger20
1978 Dodge Charger10
1983 Dodge Charger10
1984 Dodge Charger11
1985 Dodge Charger22
1986 Dodge Charger20
1987 Dodge Charger10
2001 Dodge Charger03
2006 Dodge Charger51,294
2007 Dodge Charger5554
2008 Dodge Charger5609
2009 Dodge Charger6174
2010 Dodge Charger6232
2011 Dodge Charger11695
2012 Dodge Charger14648
2013 Dodge Charger8360
2014 Dodge Charger9343
2015 Dodge Charger7136
2016 Dodge Charger5182
2017 Dodge Charger4128
2018 Dodge Charger6122
2019 Dodge Charger5120
2020 Dodge Charger357
2021 Dodge Charger235
2022 Dodge Charger316
2023 Dodge Charger226
2024 Dodge Charger01
2026 Dodge Charger12
2027 Dodge Charger10

Checking a specific 2026 Dodge Charger

How do I know if my 2026 Dodge Charger 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2026 Dodge Charger; your car may already have been repaired under it.

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 26V531000).

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

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.