Model year 2015 · Large Cars

2015 Dodge Charger: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2015 Dodge Charger at 16–23 mpg combined across 7 versions. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls and 136 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

7

EPA combined mpg

16–23

NHTSA overall rating

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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 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.

2015 Dodge Charger recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 7 safety recalls for the 2015 Dodge Charger, newest first.

Air bags: Frontal: Passenger side: Inflator module

NHTSA 19V018000 Reported Jan 15, 2019 Do not drive
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. V01)
Units affected
1,413,222 (estimate)
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Electrical system: Software and 2 more components

NHTSA 18V332000 Reported May 17, 2018
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. U49,U59-U65,U68,U73)
Components
Electrical system: Software; Vehicle speed control: Cruise control; Electrical system: Wiring
Units affected
4,815,661 (estimate)
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Risk
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Power train: Driveline: Driveshaft

NHTSA 18V281000 Reported May 1, 2018
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. U37)
Units affected
13,928 (estimate)
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Dodge Charger pursuit police vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive and V8 engines. The front driveshaft universal joint may seize or fracture causing the shaft to detach from the vehicle.
Risk
If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U37.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Power train: Axle assembly: Axle shaft

NHTSA 17V097000 Reported Feb 14, 2017
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. T03)
Units affected
69,298 (estimate)
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, potentially causing a loss of motive power.
Risk
A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight front driveshaft bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T03.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Structure

NHTSA 16V043000 Reported Jan 28, 2016
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. S03)
Units affected
441,578 (estimate)
Problem
FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured August 23, 2010, to January 7, 2016. When an affected vehicle is lifted using the supplied tire jack without chocking the wheels, the vehicle's body-side sill may give causing the tire jack to fail and the car to fall.
Risk
A car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will provide owners with wheel chocks and instructions for their use, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S03.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Equipment: Electrical: Radio/tape deck/cd etc.

NHTSA 15V461000 Reported Jul 23, 2015
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. R40)
Units affected
1,416,903 (estimate)
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.
Risk
Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, Chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle that provided unauthorized access to the vehicle network. This measure may not have been implemented on all vehicles and does not address access by other means that will be remedied by the software update. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R40.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and 1 more component

NHTSA 15V114000 Reported Feb 27, 2015
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. R07)
Components
Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings; Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Gasoline
Units affected
1,875 (estimate)
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT and Dodge Charger SRT vehicles manufactured September 18, 2014, to February 5, 2015, and equipped with a 6.2L supercharged engine. O-ring seal and fuel rail crossover hose damage may result in the fuel rail hose connection leaking fuel.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will replace the engine fuel rail injector crossover hose, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R07.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

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

2015 Dodge Charger 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.

2015 Dodge Charger EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Charger3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular19/30/23 mpg$2,900389
Charger3.6L 6-cyl ffvAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85 / E8519/30/23 mpg$2,900389
Charger5.7L 8-cylAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel DriveMidgrade16/25/19 mpg$4,000466
Charger AWD3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 8-spdAll-Wheel DriveRegular18/27/21 mpg$3,200415
Charger AWD3.6L 6-cyl ffvAutomatic 8-spdAll-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85 / E8518/27/21 mpg$3,200415
Charger SRT86.2L 8-cyl superchargedAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium13/22/16 mpg$5,150556
Charger SRT86.4L 8-cylAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium15/25/18 mpg$4,550486

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.

2015 Dodge Charger 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.

2015 Dodge Charger NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2015 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated5 stars10.1%Optional
2015 Dodge Charger 4 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated5 stars10.1%Optional
2015 Dodge Charger Pursuit 4 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2015 Dodge Charger Pursuit 4 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No

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.

2015 Dodge Charger owner complaints

Owners have filed 136 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Dodge Charger, most recently on Sep 8, 2026. 10 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 2015 Dodge Charger complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Power train30
Engine24
Electrical system21
Unknown or other21
Service brakes15
Steering13
Air bags12
Vehicle speed control12
Fuel/propulsion system11
Exterior lighting10

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 Charger model years

Dodge Charger by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 Charger75–86 MPGe10—
2026 Charger19–20 mpg · 72–95 MPGe15—
2025 Charger70–98 MPGe339—
2024 Charger70–98 MPGe324—
2023 Charger15–23 mpg2265/5
2022 Charger15–23 mpg3165/5
2021 Charger15–23 mpg2355/5
2020 Charger15–23 mpg3585/5
2019 Charger16–23 mpg51205/5
2018 Charger16–23 mpg61225/5
2017 Charger16–23 mpg41285/5
2016 Charger16–23 mpg51825/5

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Other 2015 Dodge models

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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