Model year 2020 · Large Cars

2020 Chrysler 300: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2020 Chrysler 300 at 19–23 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 10 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

2

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

NHTSA lists this vehicle as 300 AWD.

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.

2020 Chrysler 300 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2020 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

Visibility: Windshield: Critical fasteners and 1 more component

NHTSA 21V516000 Reported Jul 8, 2021
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. Y47)
Components
Visibility: Windshield: Critical fasteners; Visibility: Windshield
Units affected
21,258 (estimate)
Problem
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 number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Risk
A windshield that separates from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
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 LLC's number for this recall is Y47.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

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

2020 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.

2020 Chrysler 300 EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
3003.6L 6-cylAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular19/30/23 mpg$2,900389
3005.7L 8-cylAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel DriveMidgrade16/25/19 mpg$4,000466
300 AWD3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 8-spdAll-Wheel DriveRegular18/27/21 mpg$3,200415

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.

2020 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.

2020 Chrysler 300 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2020 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD4 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars11.3%Optional
2020 Chrysler 300 4 DR RWD4 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars11.3%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.

2020 Chrysler 300 owner complaints

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Chrysler 300, most recently on Aug 15, 2025. 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 3 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2020 Chrysler 300 complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Air bags4
Unknown or other4
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking1
Power train1
Visibility/wiper1

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
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2023 30018–23 mpg164/5
2022 30019–23 mpg254/5
2021 30019–23 mpg2204/5
2019 30019–23 mpg2614/5
2018 30019–23 mpg41534/5
2017 30019–23 mpg2864/5
2016 30019–23 mpg2834/5
2015 30019–23 mpg4111—

All Chrysler 300 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2020 Chrysler models

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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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