2021 Dodge Charger: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2021 Dodge Charger at 15–23 mpg combined across 6 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 35 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
2
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 Charger recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2021 Dodge Charger, newest first.
Air bags: Side/window: Curtain: Inflator
NHTSA 24V198000Reported 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.
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.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2021 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.
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 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.
2021 Dodge Charger NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2021 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD
5 stars
4 stars
5 stars
5 stars
10.1%
Optional
2021 Dodge Charger 4 DR RWD
5 stars
4 stars
5 stars
5 stars
10.1%
Optional
2021 Dodge Charger Pursuit 4 DR AWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
—
No
2021 Dodge Charger Pursuit 4 DR RWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
—
No
2021 Dodge Charger SRT 4 DR RWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not 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.
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2021 Dodge Charger owner complaints
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Dodge Charger, most recently on Sep 24, 2026. 2 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2021 Dodge Charger complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Air bags
16
Power train
5
Unknown or other
5
Engine
3
Electrical system
2
Exterior lighting
2
Wheels
2
Back over prevention: Rearview system braking
1
Back over prevention: Warnings
1
Fuel/propulsion system
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
