2021 Dodge Challenger recalls

2 safety recalls, 39 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

2Recalls
39Complaints
10Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2021 Dodge Challenger recall list

Electrical System recall

21V-664
August 26, 2021 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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."
Safety 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.

Visibility recall

21V-516
July 8, 2021 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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."
Safety 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.

2021 Dodge Challenger owner complaints

39 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 8 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Electrical System8
Air Bags8
Power Train6
Engine6
Steering5
Structure4
Unknown or Other4
Seat Belts2
Suspension2
Seats2

Recent complaints

July 16, 2026SteeringElectrical System

While operating my vehicle at road speed the electric steering rack failed. This rendered the steering inoperative. It was impossible to steer the vehicle. Not only is this situation extremely dangerous and deadly, there was no advanced warning. I received no prompts or warning lights before the incident happened. I researched and found that certain 2021 Dodge Challengers were involved in a warning system recall. My specific vehicle was not included in the recall. This is what Dodge and the dealership who did the repair kept telling me while they ignored any responsibility. This situation is completely unacceptable. I have no idea why my vehicle was not included in the recall for the warning

June 22, 2026Steering

The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-35 MPH on a local roadway, the steering suddenly became inoperative, and the steering wheel locked without warning. The contact was able to maintain control of the vehicle and safely pulled over to the side of the road where the vehicle was already drifting. There were no warning lights illuminated, or messages displayed prior to the failure. After restarting the vehicle, a warning message associated with the steering system was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed from the scene to a dealer to be diagnosed and repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified

July 3, 2025Power Train

mileage 61113 . car moves forward 15 feet an goes into neutral .When pulling into traffic this is a serious safety problem . A major accident which could be loss of life might occur . Enterprise car sales will not acknowledge o show any concern . They offered a 12 month or 12000 mile limited warranty free and implied i should have paid for an expensive warranty. their carfax report showed that they did not comply with service information from the manufacturer for the transmission . As such i have been taken advantage of . I will now have to pay about $1000 to have the service completed . This problem also is happening on their Dodge pick up trucks.

June 21, 2025Electrical SystemSeat Belts

My seatbelt seemed a bit faulty when I purchased the car. It was slow to retract and at some points wouldn’t retract unless I played with the seatbelt. Three years in to owning the car it still won’t retract fully and is at the point where it won’t come out to a safe distance that allows me to wear my seatbelt. As for the electrical defaults, there are times when I am driving and the display, between my speedometer and rpm dials, turned off. So would my center display, yet my radio continued to play. There were no warning signs or signals when that would happen. It is always random.

June 12, 2025SuspensionPower TrainStructure

I purchased this vehicle from Vroom, who is also my lender under United Auto Credit. The car was sold with a washed title and undisclosed prior structural and mechanical damage. I have documentation confirming the vehicle had serious pre-existing issues and should never have been sold as a clean-title car. The differential has failed three times in under 6 months, and I’ve experienced full drivetrain failure following multiple service visits to Dodge. I had requested inspection of the transmission, but after every visit, the issues worsened. The vehicle is currently available for inspection. The car exhibits violent vibrations, power loss, and unpredictable handling, making it unsafe to driv

2021 Dodge Challenger crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2021 Dodge Challenger 2 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2021 Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2021 Dodge Challenger(Driver only) 2 DR RWDNot ratedNot rated★★★★★★★★★★
2021 Dodge Challenger(Front Seat only) 2 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2021 Dodge Challenger: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning no. Rollover risk: 11.1%.

2021 Dodge Challenger recall FAQ

Does the 2021 Dodge Challenger have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2021 Dodge Challenger. The most recent, filed August 26, 2021, concerns the electrical system.

What are the most common 2021 Dodge Challenger problems?

Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is electrical system (8 reports), followed by air bags.

Is the 2021 Dodge Challenger safe?

The 2021 Dodge Challenger earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2021 Dodge Challenger?

Contact any authorized Dodge dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.

This page combines NHTSA records for: Challenger(Driver), Challenger, Challenger(Front Seat).