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2014 Dodge Challenger Airbags Problems

Airbags account for 18 complaints on the 2014 Dodge Challenger, 12% of its 149 total complaints, tied to 11 crashes and 14 injuries. A related recall (19V018000) covers airbag deployment issues and carries a do-not-drive advisory. Median mileage at failure is 33,000 miles.

Airbags complaints
18
12% of 149
Crashes reported
11
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
14
Median mileage
33,000 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Owners report airbags failing to deploy during frontal or side-impact crashes at various speeds, including low-speed impacts around 20-30 mph.
  • Some drivers describe crashing into fixed objects like poles or gates with no airbag deployment, resulting in injuries to the back, neck, shoulders, or knees.
  • One owner reported smoke and fogging on the windshield right before the airbags deployed unexpectedly at a red light, causing a collision.
  • Multiple complaints describe rear-end or T-bone collisions where airbags did not deploy despite significant vehicle damage.
  • One complaint references a separate Takata-related recall (17V-435) tied to alternator and power steering issues rather than airbag deployment itself.

When 2014 Dodge Challenger airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 18, 2014, latest Feb 20, 2026.

2014 Dodge Challenger airbags complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2014May 2015Aug 2015Mar 2017Dec 2017Oct 2019Aug 2020Jun 2022
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2014 to Feb 2026; peak Jul 2015 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2014 Dodge Challenger

  1. NHTSA 19V018000Jan 15, 2019Airbags1,413,222 vehiclesDo Not Drive

    Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.

Airbags complaints by Challenger model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201075 (25%)
  2. 201135 (18%)
  3. 201247 (19%)
  4. 201319 (11%)
  5. 201418 (12%)
  6. 201510 (8%)
  7. 201611 (14%)
  8. 20174 (8%)
  9. 20185 (7%)
  10. 20195 (8%)
  11. 20202 (10%)
  12. 20214 (21%)
  13. 20221 (11%)
  14. 20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2014 Dodge Challenger have?
NHTSA lists 18 airbag-related complaints for the 2014 Dodge Challenger, making up 12% of its 149 total complaints.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2014 Dodge Challenger?
Yes. Recall 19V018000 covers airbag deployment problems on the 2014 Dodge Challenger and includes a do-not-drive advisory until repairs are complete.
Did the airbag issue cause crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data links the airbag complaints to 11 crashes and 14 injuries, with no fires reported.
At what mileage did airbag failures happen?
The median mileage at failure among reported airbag complaints was 33,000 miles.
How does the 2014 Challenger compare to other years for airbag complaints?
The 2014 model's 18 airbag complaints and 12% share are lower than the 2010 model year, which had 75 complaints and a 25% share.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.