2020 Dodge Charger: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 3 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
57
Complaints
3
Recalls
10
Crash reports
2
Fire reports
7
Injuries
259.6
Severity index
Severity index 259.6 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 103 2020 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2020 Dodge Charger ranks 1 of 103 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 99% of its model-year peers. See the full 2020 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 36 | 63.2% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 10 | 17.5% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | 10.5% |
| ENGINE | 6 | 10.5% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | 5.3% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | 3.5% |
| SEATS | 2 | 3.5% |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | 3.5% |
The single most-reported system is AIR BAGS, cited in 36 of 57 complaints (63.2%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 23 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 7 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 2.8x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V512000 | 27/08/2020 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 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 r |
| 21V516000 | 08/07/2021 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 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 |
| 24V198000 | 14/03/2024 | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR | 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. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.