Model year 2021 · Midsize Cars

2021 Dodge Challenger: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2021 Dodge Challenger at 15–23 mpg combined across 12 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 19 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

15–23

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 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 Dodge 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.

2021 Dodge Challenger recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2021 Dodge Challenger, newest first.

Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel

NHTSA 21V664000 Reported Aug 26, 2021

Filed by: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. Y58)
Units affected: 135 (estimate)
Problem: 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, "Control and Displays."
Risk: Without visible safety system indicators, a driver may not receive information regarding vehicle safety, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
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. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y58.

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.

2021 Dodge Challenger 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.

2021 Dodge Challenger EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Challenger	3.6L 6-cyl	Automatic 8-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	19/30/23 mpg	$2,900	389
Challenger	5.7L 8-cyl	Automatic 8-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Midgrade	16/25/19 mpg	$4,000	466
Challenger	5.7L 8-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	15/23/18 mpg	$4,550	494
Challenger	6.4L 8-cyl	Automatic 8-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	15/24/18 mpg	$4,550	496
Challenger	6.4L 8-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	14/23/17 mpg	$4,850	523
Challenger AWD	3.6L 6-cyl	Automatic 8-spd	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	18/27/21 mpg	$3,200	415
Challenger SRT	6.2L 8-cyl supercharged	Automatic 8-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	13/22/16 mpg	$5,150	546
Challenger SRT	6.2L 8-cyl supercharged	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	13/21/16 mpg	$5,150	567
Challenger SRT Widebody	6.2L 8-cyl supercharged	Automatic 8-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	13/21/15 mpg	$5,500	575
Challenger SRT Widebody	6.2L 8-cyl supercharged	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	13/21/16 mpg	$5,150	567
Challenger Widebody	6.4L 8-cyl	Automatic 8-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	15/24/18 mpg	$4,550	496
Challenger Widebody	6.4L 8-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	14/23/17 mpg	$4,850	523

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.

2021 Dodge Challenger 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.

2021 Dodge Challenger NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2021 Dodge Challenger 2 DR AWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	11.1%	Optional
2021 Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	11.1%	Optional
2021 Dodge Challenger SRT 2 DR RWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	—	Optional
2021 Dodge Challenger(Driver only) 2 DR RWD	Not rated	Not rated	5 stars	4 stars	11.1%	Optional
2021 Dodge Challenger(Front Seat only) 2 DR RWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	11.1%	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.

2021 Dodge Challenger owner complaints

Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Dodge Challenger, most recently on Jul 16, 2026. 4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2021 Dodge Challenger complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Air bags	4
Electrical system	4
Engine	3
Power train	3
Steering	2
Structure: Body	2
Unknown or other	2
Back over prevention: Camera system	1
Exterior lighting	1
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking	1

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 Dodge Challenger model years

Dodge Challenger by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2023 Challenger	13–23 mpg	2	43	5/5
2022 Challenger	15–23 mpg	2	9	5/5
2020 Challenger	15–23 mpg	1	20	5/5
2019 Challenger	16–23 mpg	3	59	5/5
2018 Challenger	16–23 mpg	3	75	5/5
2017 Challenger	16–23 mpg	3	49	5/5
2016 Challenger	16–23 mpg	1	78	5/5
2015 Challenger	16–23 mpg	5	127	5/5

All Dodge Challenger years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2021 Dodge models

2021 Dodge Charger 2021 Dodge Durango

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 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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