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2013 Dodge Charger Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 41 airbag complaints for the 2013 Dodge Charger, 11% of all complaints for the year, tied to 11 crashes and 11 injuries. Median mileage at failure was 45,000. Three related airbag recalls exist, including a do-not-drive campaign for the occupant restraint system.

Airbags complaints
41
11% of 360
Crashes reported
11
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
11
Median mileage
45,000 mi
Related recalls
3

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Airbags fail to deploy during frontal or head-on collisions at speeds around 25 to 40 mph, despite significant vehicle damage.
  • Airbags deploy unexpectedly at low speed with no collision, in one case leading to a crash into a tree.
  • Side curtain or side airbags deploy on only one side of the vehicle during a crash while front airbags stay inactive.
  • Airbag warning light illuminates intermittently, sometimes paired with unrelated trunk-latch malfunction.
  • Seat belts fail to retract or airbags fail to deploy together during rear-end and head-on impacts, worsening occupant injuries.

When 2013 Dodge Charger airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 9, 2013, latest Aug 31, 2026.

2013 Dodge Charger airbags complaints: complaints filed per month4Sep 2013Apr 2015Sep 2015Jun 2016Oct 2017Feb 2020Jun 2022
41 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2013 to Aug 2026; peak Sep 2015 (4).

Airbags recalls for the 2013 Dodge Charger

  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.

  2. NHTSA 18V021000Jan 9, 2018Airbags328,177 vehiclesDo Not Drive

    Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants 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 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.

  3. NHTSA 15V467000Jul 27, 2015Airbags284,095 vehicles

    Air bags:side/window

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 6, 2010, to June 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air bags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners may activate.

    Risk: Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Restraint Control module calibration, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R35.

Airbags complaints by Charger model year

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

  1. 201059 (25%)
  2. 201152 (7%)
  3. 2012111 (17%)
  4. 201341 (11%)
  5. 201428 (8%)
  6. 201512 (9%)
  7. 20169 (5%)
  8. 20175 (4%)
  9. 20185 (4%)
  10. 201949 (41%)
  11. 202036 (63%)
  12. 202115 (44%)
  13. 20224 (25%)
  14. 20231 (4%)
  15. 20240 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2013 Dodge Charger have?
NHTSA lists 41 airbag complaints for the 2013 Charger, which is 11% of all 360 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2013 Dodge Charger airbags?
Yes. NHTSA lists three airbag-related recalls covering the 2013 Charger, including campaign 19V018000 and 18V021000, both marked do-not-drive, plus 15V467000 for side impact sensor calibration.
Did the airbag problems cause crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data tied to this component shows 11 crashes, 1 fire, and 11 injuries reported for the 2013 Charger.
At what mileage do airbag failures typically occur?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 45,000 miles.
How does the 2013 Charger compare to other years for airbag complaints?
The 2013 Charger's airbag complaints made up 11% of that year's total complaints, lower than the 2012 model's 17% and much lower than the 2020 model's 63%, but higher than 2016 through 2018.

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.