repaired · 2026 Q3
Curtain: inflator
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.
2020 Dodge ChargerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 58 owner complaints about the 2020 Dodge Charger, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 3 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 19, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kontinent Media, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Dodge Charger has problems
58 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
36Air bags10 crash/fire/injury
7Electrical system
6Engine
3Exterior lighting
3Fuel/propulsion system
2Seats
2Structure
2Visibility
2Visibility/wiper
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 36 | 10 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 0 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2020 Dodge Charger 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.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Visibility: windshield
Risk. A windshield that separates from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. The lack of a back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
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 Dodge.
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other Charger 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 Charger median. How we score
'66'67'68'70'71'72'73'74'75'76'77'78'83'84'85'86'87'01'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2020 Dodge Charger safety ratings
2020 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (10.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Charger owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2020 Dodge Charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V198000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who initially informed the contact that parts were not yet available. The contact was later informed that parts were available, but a…
The contact owns a 2020 Dodge Charger. 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 contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time…
While driving under normal conditions with no collision or impact, the side curtain airbag in my Dodge Charger Scat Pack deployed spontaneously. The deployment caused the headliner and pillar trim to rupture and released what appeared to be metal fragments and more. Occupants sustained scratches…
Own a 2020 Charger?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.