2023 Dodge Charger: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2023 Dodge Charger at 15–23 mpg combined across 6 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 26 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 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.
2023 Dodge Charger recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2023 Dodge Charger, newest first.
Seats: Critical fasteners
NHTSA 24V574000Reported Aug 1, 2024
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. 37B)
Units affected
898 (estimate)
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Charger vehicles. The left rear seat back may not lock in the upright position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk
A seat back that is not locked into position can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and adjust the seat back latch striker as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 37B.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. 01B)
Units affected
1,808 (estimate)
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger vehicles. The parking brake may be improperly adjusted, which can result in a vehicle roll away. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk
A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will properly adjust the parking brake, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 01B.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 Dodge Charger NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2023 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD
5 stars
4 stars
5 stars
5 stars
10.1%
Optional
2023 Dodge Charger 4 DR RWD
5 stars
4 stars
5 stars
5 stars
10.1%
Optional
2023 Dodge Charger Pursuit 4 DR AWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
—
Not Available
2023 Dodge Charger Pursuit 4 DR RWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
—
Not Available
2023 Dodge Charger SRT 4 DR RWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
—
Not Available
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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2023 Dodge Charger owner complaints
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Dodge Charger, most recently on Aug 4, 2026. 3 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 2023 Dodge Charger complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Electrical system
10
Power train
9
Engine
5
Unknown or other
5
Service brakes
3
Vehicle speed control
3
Steering
2
Air bags
1
Electrical system: Adas: Hill descent assist: Software
1
Exterior lighting
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
