2021 Dodge Charger Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 46%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,850miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the air bags of the 2021 Dodge Charger, 46% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,850 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While parked in my driveway, the passenger rear side curtain airbag inflated on its own with noone in the car. The car cranks and operates correctly with no indication of a problem with the airbag system. This airbag had been replaced in September of 2025 due to a recall issued by Mopar. I have contacted Mopar and been assigned a case number.”
NHTSA complaint #11748734, filed 2026-07“There is an open recall for curtain side airbag with no remedy available. In April 2024, vehicle displayed service airbag system. vehicle was taken to dealership and the issue was the passenger seat harness airbag. Dealership states it is a warranty issue and I had to pay a deductible. With the no remedy on the recall and the other issue I had, Dodge Chargers are having issues with the airbags.”
NHTSA complaint #11590631, filed 2024-05“Notification or recall came out in March. Notified by mail end of April. It is now mid June and still there is no remedy available for this open recall. For drivers where this is their sole car, it is concerning and unfair that we continue to drive with this recall and possibly risk injury. I understand the process might take a while but having no communication on when parts are to be available from the manufacturer is upsetting.”
NHTSA complaint #11595274, filed 2024-06“Airbag recalled since March 2024, & no Dodge dealer in the Charlotte or surrounding areas has a remedy available. This is extremely dangerous and I have my child with me. I need to get this recall fixed ASAP! This is a danger and my only form of transportation.”
NHTSA complaint #11602452, filed 2024-07“My passenger air bag is falling it says passenger frontal squib 2 control circuit open it also says check air bag system on the dashboard of the car the car was in an accident it has a branded title but when they fix the cars don't they have to make sure the airbags are safe and the vehicle is safe to operate the car is financed and I am paying for it and my 3rd party warranty does not cover air bag system and this does put my wife at risk when I'm driving and she's on the passenger seat and this is an expensive fix and right now I am not financially stable to fix an air bag but I want to…”
NHTSA complaint #11528464, filed 2023-06Related recalls
- 24V198000Mar 14, 2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators…Covers: Dodge Charger 2018–2021, Chrysler 300 2018–2021
Related service bulletins
- 11014849Feb 5, 2025Air bag - side curtain
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2022 | 4 | 25% |
| 2021 | 16 | 46% |
| 2020 | 36 | 62% |
| 2019 | 49 | 41% |
| 2018 | 5 | 4% |
| 2017 | 5 | 4% |
| 2016 | 9 | 5% |
| 2015 | 12 | 9% |
| 2014 | 28 | 8% |
| 2013 | 41 | 11% |
| 2012 | 111 | 17% |
| 2011 | 52 | 7% |
| 2010 | 59 | 25% |
| 2009 | 45 | 26% |
| 2008 | 124 | 20% |
| 2007 | 77 | 14% |
| 2006 | 103 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2021 Dodge Charger
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Dodge Charger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology