KnownCarProblems2020 Dodge Charger Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Dodge Charger, most often about the air bags (63% of complaints). It is 15th of 21 Charger model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2020 Dodge Charger problems
Air bags
36 complaints · 63%The contact owns a 2020 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the contact was struck on the front driver door, causing severe injuries to the contact who was taken to the hospital by ambulance, and severe damage to the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to a collision center.…
The contact owns a 2020 Dodge Charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v198000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
Other or unspecified
10 complaints · 18%Electrical
6 complaints · 11%Started with radio and dash gauges resetting to zero while driving. Most recently, the car restarted while driving. During the restart the car came to a complete halt. This is an intermittent issue on a car less than 6 months old and just at 3,500. As this is intermittent, difficult to tell what causes this problem.…
Engine
6 complaints · 11%Started with radio and dash gauges resetting to zero while driving. Most recently, the car restarted while driving. During the restart the car came to a complete halt. This is an intermittent issue on a car less than 6 months old and just at 3,500. As this is intermittent, difficult to tell what causes this problem.…
The contact owns a 2020 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost automotive power and the steering wheel would seize with no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle then the check engine warning light would be illuminated, and the failure…
Visibility and wipers
4 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly.
The contact owns a 2020 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the windshield sealant on both the driverâs and passengerâs side of the windshield had begun to separate from the body of the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA campaign number: 21v516000 (visibility) and linked the recall to the…
Fuel system
3 complaints · 5%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2020 Dodge Charger recalls
Air bags: inflator
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Visibility and wipers: critical fasteners
Risk: A windshield that separates from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Backup camera: camera
Risk: The lack of a back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update body control module software to disable stealth mode when the vehicle is shifted into "reverse", free of charge. The recall began october 22, 2020. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is w62.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US llc) is recalling certain 2018-2020 dodge charger pursuit vehicles equipped with a "stealth mode." when stealth mode is selected, the backup camera rearview image will not display when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, "rearview mirrors."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2020 Dodge Charger
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Dodge Charger?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (36 complaints); other or unspecified (10 complaints); electrical (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2020 Dodge Charger have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 14, 2024 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2020 a bad year for the Dodge Charger?
- It is 15th of 21 Charger model years by number of complaints, with 57 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.