The 2019 Dodge Challenger has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 327,712 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 93 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
BACK OVER PREVENTION20V1910002020-09-10319,610 affected
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A…
Consequence
The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at…
SERVICE BRAKES19V7580002019-10-24173 affected
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Challenger and Charger vehicles. An incompatible front wheel and brake package was installed and may allow the front tire to contact the steering knuckle, causing tire damage.
Consequence
A damaged tire can suddenly lose air pressure and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front wheels and inspect and replace the front tires, as necessary. In addition, dealers will inspect the wheel alignment, adjusting it if necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact FCA…
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Challenger and Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The instrument cluster may not properly illuminate driver warnings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
Consequence
Failure of the instrument cluster to properly illuminate may prevent the driver from receiving warnings about the vehicle's systems, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V32.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
17
1crashes1fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
14
1crashes2fires
WHEELS
11
2crashes2fires
ENGINE
8
STEERING
8
1crashes
POWER TRAIN
6
AIR BAGS
5
3crashes4injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
4
1fires
SUSPENSION
4
1crashes
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3
Total complaints93
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The car shot up in rpm would not slow down spinning tires while holding the brake hard. Had to go in neutral and kill the motor, when restarted it would continue to do the same thing”
“The car shot up in rpm would not slow down spinning tires while holding the brake hard. Had to go in neutral and kill the motor, when restarted it would continue to do the same thing”
“My vehicle was parked in the driveway with a car cover over it and it caught on fire. The fire appeared to have started by the driver side headlight area and quickly ignited and burnt the whole front end of the car. The fire department showed up to put the fire out and they did not see any foul…”
“The factory-installed uconnect infotainment system in my 2019 dodge challenger intermittently malfunctions by remaining stuck on the rearview camera display after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse and into drive or park. The rearview camera image does not disengage as designed and continues to…”
“When battery was replaced the smart window function stopped working...”
“On my way to work on the highway and my rear differential blew apart sending pieces all over the high way had to get it towed home.”
“On my way to work on the highway and my rear differential blew apart sending pieces all over the high way had to get it towed home.”
“Electrical system is currently failing. I was informed that I need a pdc wiring kit to replace the fuse box and the entire vehicle must be rewired. Usb charging ports do not work. Cigarette lighter ports to charge cellular devices do not work. Every time the service department at the dealership…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…
InvestigationEA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2019 Dodge Challenger as of
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