2019 Dodge Charger Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 49 airbag complaints for the 2019 Dodge Charger, 41% of all complaints that year, tied to 6 crashes and 6 injuries. Two related recalls exist, covering side curtain airbag inflators and missing sun visor warnings, at a median failure mileage of 49,737.
- Airbags complaints
- 49
- 41% of 120
- Crashes reported
- 6
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Median mileage
- 49,737 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Airbags fail to deploy during moderate to severe crash impacts, including side, rear, and front collisions.
- Airbags deploy unexpectedly while driving, causing loss of vehicle control and, in one case, a crash into a ditch.
- Airbag warning sensors and dashboard lights flash on and off intermittently without an actual deployment event.
- Owners report waiting extended periods for recall repair parts (campaign 24V198000) to become available at dealers.
- Side curtain airbags are flagged under recall for inflators that may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
When 2019 Dodge Charger airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 9, 2019, latest Sep 5, 2025.
Airbags recalls for the 2019 Dodge Charger
- NHTSA 24V198000Mar 14, 2024Airbags284,982 vehicles
Air bags:side/window:curtain:inflator
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.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 19V246000Mar 28, 2019Airbags1,097 vehicles
Air bags
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Charger vehicles. The driver and passenger sun visors may lack the required air bag warning information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: Failure to provide the air bag warning information increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger sun visors, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V35.
Airbags complaints by Charger model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2019 Dodge Charger?
- NHTSA lists 49 airbag complaints for the 2019 Dodge Charger, which is 41% of the 120 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2019 Dodge Charger airbags?
- Yes. Recall 24V198000 covers side curtain airbag inflators that may rupture due to a manufacturing defect, and recall 19V246000 addresses sun visors missing required airbag warning information.
- Have airbag problems caused crashes or injuries on the 2019 Charger?
- NHTSA data links the airbag complaints to 6 crashes and 6 injuries for the 2019 Dodge Charger.
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure among reported airbag complaints for the 2019 Dodge Charger is 49,737 miles.
- Do owners report airbags not deploying in a crash?
- Yes, multiple sample complaints describe airbags failing to deploy during collisions, including impacts described as severe, some resulting in injury.