Model year 2026 · Large Cars

2026 Dodge Charger: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2026 Dodge Charger at 19–20 mpg combined (gas versions) and 72–95 MPGe combined with 223–295 miles of EPA-rated range across 9 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 5 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

19–20

NHTSA overall rating

—

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 CHARGER EV.

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.

2026 Dodge Charger recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2026 Dodge Charger, newest first.

Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera

NHTSA 26V531000 Reported Aug 13, 2026
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. 78D)
Units affected
844,027 (estimate)
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

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

2026 Dodge Charger fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). 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.

2026 Dodge Charger EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombElectric rangeFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Charger Daytona R/T AWD 245/55ZR18Electric (250 and 250 kW DCPM)Single-speedAll-Wheel DriveElectricity91/78/85 MPGe263 mi
40 kWh/100 mi		$9000
Charger Daytona R/T AWD 255/45R20Electric (250 and 250 kW DCPM)Single-speedAll-Wheel DriveElectricity100/89/95 MPGe295 mi
35.6 kWh/100 mi		$8000
Charger Daytona R/T AWD 275/40R20Electric (250 and 250 kW DCPM)Single-speedAll-Wheel DriveElectricity89/76/83 MPGe258 mi
41 kWh/100 mi		$9000
Charger Daytona R/T AWD 305/35ZR20Electric (250 and 250 kW DCPM)Single-speedAll-Wheel DriveElectricity93/79/86 MPGe267 mi
39.1 kWh/100 mi		$9000
Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD 305/35ZR20Electric (250 and 250 kW DCPM)Single-speedAll-Wheel DriveElectricity93/79/86 MPGe267 mi
39.1 kWh/100 mi		$9000
Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD 325/35ZR20 RearElectric (250 and 250 kW DCPM)Single-speedAll-Wheel DriveElectricity77/68/72 MPGe223 mi
46.6 kWh/100 mi		$1,0500
Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD 325/35ZR20 Rear A/SElectric (250 and 250 kW DCPM)Single-speedAll-Wheel DriveElectricity82/73/78 MPGe241 mi
43.4 kWh/100 mi		$1,0000
Charger R/T AWD3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spdAll-Wheel DriveRegular17/26/20 mpg—$3,350444
Charger Scat Pack AWD3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spdAll-Wheel DrivePremium16/23/19 mpg—$4,350470

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.

2026 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.

2026 Dodge Charger NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2026 DODGE CHARGER 2 DR N/A AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Standard
2026 DODGE CHARGER 4 DR N/A AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Standard
2026 DODGE CHARGER DAYTONA 2 DR BEV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Standard
2026 DODGE CHARGER DAYTONA 4 DR BEV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Standard

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.

2026 Dodge Charger owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Dodge Charger, most recently on Sep 2, 2026. 1 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 2026 Dodge Charger complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system3
Engine2
Lane departure: Assist1
Power train1
Steering1
Structure: Body: Hood1

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—
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
2015 Charger16–23 mpg7136—

All Dodge Charger years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2026 Dodge 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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