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2020 Dodge Charger Airbags Problems

Airbags account for 36 of 57 complaints (63%) filed against the 2020 Dodge Charger, tied to 9 crashes, 1 fire, and 5 injuries at a median 59,000 miles. NHTSA recall 24V198000 covers side curtain airbag inflators that may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

Airbags complaints
36
63% of 57
Crashes reported
9
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
5
Median mileage
59,000 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Airbags fail to deploy during moderate to high-speed collisions, including front and side impacts.
  • Side curtain airbag inflators reportedly rupture, sending metal fragments into the cabin, in one case even while the vehicle was parked.
  • Knee airbags deploy during a crash and owners report the deployment interferes with braking, making it hard to stop the vehicle.
  • Owners report the recall remedy (24V198000) was delayed for months because replacement parts were unavailable at dealers.
  • Some owners report airbags deploying with smoke and burns during a crash despite an earlier recall repair having been performed.

When 2020 Dodge Charger airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 19, 2021, latest Jun 24, 2026.

2020 Dodge Charger airbags complaints: complaints filed per month7Aug 2021Jan 2023Apr 2024Aug 2024Nov 2024Mar 2025Sep 2025Jun 2026
36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2021 to Jun 2026; peak Aug 2024 (7).

Airbags recalls for the 2020 Dodge Charger

  1. 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.

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 2020 Dodge Charger have?
NHTSA lists 36 airbag complaints for the 2020 Dodge Charger, which is 63% of the 57 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2020 Dodge Charger airbags?
Yes. Recall 24V198000, reported March 14, 2024, covers 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles whose left and right side curtain airbag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Have the airbag problems caused crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data tied to this complaint group show 9 crashes, 1 fire, and 5 injuries. Median mileage at failure was 59,000 miles.
Do the airbags sometimes fail to deploy?
Yes, several sample complaints describe airbags not deploying during moderate to high-speed collisions, including side and frontal impacts.

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.