2021 Chrysler 300Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 21 owner complaints about the 2021 Chrysler 300, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-198 the manufacturer reports only 29% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 31, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 Chrysler 300 has problems

21 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags80
Engine40
Seat belts30
Fuel/propulsion system20
Service brakes20
Visibility/wiper10
Vehicle speed control10
Exterior lighting10
Structure10
1 other systems10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2021 Chrysler 300 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

29%repaired · 2026 Q3

Curtain: inflator

Recall 24V-198 · Mar 14, 2024 · 284,982 vehicles · 81,629 repaired

Risk. An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

54%repaired · 2023 Q2

Visibility: windshield

Recall 21V-516 · Jul 8, 2021 · 21,258 vehicles · 11,468 repaired

Risk. A windshield that separates from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chrysler.

Best & worst years

2021 vs. every other 300 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 300 median. How we score

'69'70'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2021 Chrysler 300 safety ratings

2021 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2021 Chrysler 300 frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2021 Chrysler 300 side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2021 Chrysler 300 side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (11.3% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What 300 owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

There is a serious safety recall on NHTSA #24V-198 recall #19B 2018-2021 LD LXSABIC INFLATOR. IMHAVE TAKEN CAR TO DEALERSHIP MINIMUM 4 TIMES TO GET THIS RECALL CORRECTED. THYE JUST KEEP SAYING THEY DONT HAVE A FIX FOR IT. WELL, THATS UNACCEPTABLE I HAVE MYSELF AND SMALL KIDS THAT HAVE TO RIDE IN…
Complaint 11648216 · Mar 13, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V198000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
Complaint 11623142 · Nov 1, 2024
The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler 300. 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 not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of…
Complaint 11618895 · Oct 9, 2024

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