Model year 2019 · Large Cars

2019 Chrysler 300: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2019 Chrysler 300 at 19–23 mpg combined across 5 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 61 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

19–23

NHTSA overall rating

4/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Chrysler dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2019 Chrysler 300 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2019 Chrysler 300, newest first.

Air bags: Side/window: Curtain: Inflator

NHTSA 24V198000 Reported Mar 14, 2024

Filed by: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. 19B)
Units affected: 284,982 (estimate)
Problem: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel

NHTSA 19V203000 Reported Mar 14, 2019

Filed by: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. V32)
Units affected: 7,929 (estimate)
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Challenger and Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The instrument cluster may not properly illuminate driver warnings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk: Failure of the instrument cluster to properly illuminate may prevent the driver from receiving warnings about the vehicle's systems, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V32.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2019 Chrysler 300 fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2019 Chrysler 300 EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
300	3.6L 6-cyl	Automatic 8-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	19/30/23 mpg	$2,900	389
300	3.6L 6-cyl ffv	Automatic 8-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Gasoline or E85 / E85	19/30/23 mpg	$2,900	389
300	5.7L 8-cyl	Automatic 8-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Midgrade	16/25/19 mpg	$4,000	466
300 AWD	3.6L 6-cyl	Automatic 8-spd	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	18/27/21 mpg	$3,200	415
300 AWD	3.6L 6-cyl ffv	Automatic 8-spd	All-Wheel Drive	Gasoline or E85 / E85	18/27/21 mpg	$3,200	415

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2019 Chrysler 300 crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2019 Chrysler 300 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2019 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	11.3%	Optional
2019 Chrysler 300 4 DR RWD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	11.3%	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2019 Chrysler 300 owner complaints

Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chrysler 300, most recently on Oct 8, 2026. 5 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 3 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2019 Chrysler 300 complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Air bags	22
Electrical system	22
Unknown or other	12
Exterior lighting	5
Visibility/wiper	5
Steering	4
Fuel/propulsion system	3
Power train	3
Engine	2
Service brakes	2

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Chrysler 300 model years

Chrysler 300 by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2023 300	18–23 mpg	1	6	4/5
2022 300	19–23 mpg	2	5	4/5
2021 300	19–23 mpg	2	20	4/5
2020 300	19–23 mpg	2	10	4/5
2018 300	19–23 mpg	4	153	4/5
2017 300	19–23 mpg	2	86	4/5
2016 300	19–23 mpg	2	83	4/5
2015 300	19–23 mpg	4	111	—

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Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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