2020 Dodge Charger Safety Report
2020 Dodge Charger Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2020 Dodge Charger
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2020 Dodge Charger. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (3) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (53) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 11 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Air Bags | Compare air bags issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2022 | Compare against the 2022 Dodge Charger with 11 complaints and 3 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2017 | Check the 2017 Dodge Charger before buying across this generation. |
Dodge Charger Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Dodge Charger years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Dodge Charger | 29 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2019 Dodge Charger | 118 | 5 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2022 Dodge Charger | 11 | 3 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2018 Dodge Charger | 121 | 6 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2023 Dodge Charger | 20 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2017 Dodge Charger | 125 | 4 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2020 Dodge Charger Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2020 Dodge Charger, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Air Bags
29 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Air Bags issues Dodge onlyUnknown Or Other
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Dodge onlyElectrical System,Unknown Or Other
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System,Unknown Or Other issues Dodge onlyEngine
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Dodge onlyAir Bags,Unknown Or Other
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Air Bags,Unknown Or Other issues Dodge onlyVisibility
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Visibility issues Dodge onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2020 Dodge Charger
Reliability Score
The 2020 Dodge Charger receives a reliability score of 85 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2020 Dodge Charger
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2020 Dodge Charger
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2020 Dodge Charger:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag Deployment Issues Airbags have been reported to deploy spontaneously or not deploy during impact, posing a risk to passengers. This issue has been recalled by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger models. |
High | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Windshield Visibility Issues Visibility issues, particularly with the windshield, have been noted, affecting driver visibility. This issue has been recalled by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for certain 2020-2021 Dodge Charger models. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Back Over Prevention System Malfunctions Back over prevention systems have been recalled due to camera malfunctions, affecting the vehicle's ability to detect obstacles behind it. |
Low | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Structural Integrity Concerns Structural integrity has been flagged as a potential issue, with recalls related to these components. This issue has been recalled by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for certain 2020-2021 Dodge Charger models. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2020 Dodge Charger:
Airbags have been reported to deploy spontaneously or not deploy during impact, posing a risk to passengers.
Visibility issues, particularly with the windshield, have been noted, affecting driver visibility.
Back over prevention systems have been recalled due to camera malfunctions, affecting the vehicle's ability to detect obstacles behind it.
Structural integrity has been flagged as a potential issue, with recalls related to these components.
Recall Details for the 2020 Dodge Charger
The following 3 recalls have been issued for the 2020 Dodge Charger by NHTSA:
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Consequence: A windshield that separates from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the front windshield urethane sealant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y47.
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit vehicles equipped with a "stealth mode." When stealth mode is selected, the backup camera rearview image will not display when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Consequence: The lack of a back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update body control module software to disable stealth mode when the vehicle is shifted into "Reverse", free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W62.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2020 Dodge Charger
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2020 Dodge Charger with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 10 complaints involved crashes. 1 involved fires. 6 reported injuries or fatalities.
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 and narrowly avoided facial injury. I discovered there’s a recall on this airbag as this is a known iss...
I had a accident about 5 days ago where I got in a accident and upon impact my airbags deployed a lot of smoke came out of the air bags I couldn’t c or breathe and I also got burn by the air bags there was a open recall on my dodge charger that they said they took care of how ever messege on dash kept saying service air bag and currently it’s at a body shop being checked
The A/C evaporator core in my 2020 Dodge Charger Hellcat has failed twice within a short period of ownership. The first failure occurred at approximately 20K miles in 2022, when the air conditioning suddenly stopped blowing cold air. The dealership diagnosed a leaking evaporator core and replaced it under warranty. On [XXX] at approximately 50k, the exact same failure occurred again — loss of ref...
Airbags did not deploy at impact.
The vehicle was sold under deceptive business practices. I inspected the vehicle and seen the tire (side wall) was badly damaged and the vehicle did not even run as mentioned in the description. The safety was in jeopardy and the seller made false claims for me to believe the vehicle was safe and ready to drive.
The driver side air bag in the roof of the car deployed when the engine was not on, and no one was in the vehicle. The car was parked in the driveway of the insured's residence when the air bag deployed. No visible damage to the exterior of the vehicle indicating a collision. The vehicle has been inspected by the local Dodge dealership (Mac Haik, Georgetown, TX), with no known cause of the air ...
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 unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconn...
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 not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not exp...
Shows a recall that could cause me and kids harm but says unavailable remedy. Now I’m feeling paranoid driving
The contact owns a 2020 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost automotive power and the steering wheel would seize with no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle then the check engine warning light would be illuminated, and the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnos...
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 for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experie...
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 unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts no...
The contact owns a 2020 Dodge Charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V198000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufa...
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 unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts no...
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 unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. ...
The contact owns a 2020 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and the failure was linked to a recall; however, the contact was informed that parts were unavailable. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V198000 (Air Bags); however, the part to...
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 for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced...
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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was ...
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 for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced...
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 for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced...
Showing 20 of 53 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2020 Dodge Charger
Has the 2020 DODGE CHARGER been recalled?
Yes, the 2020 DODGE CHARGER has 3 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2020 DODGE CHARGER have?
The 2020 DODGE CHARGER has 53 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 10 involved crashes. 7 injuries and 1 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2020 DODGE CHARGER?
The 2020 DODGE CHARGER received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 4/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 5/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 DODGE CHARGER?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2020 DODGE CHARGER involve air bags (29 complaints), unknown or other (3 complaints), electrical system,unknown or other (2 complaints). Other affected components include engine, air bags,unknown or other, visibility.
How many crash reports does the 2020 DODGE CHARGER have?
There are 10 crash reports associated with the 2020 DODGE CHARGER out of 53 total complaints (18.9% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2020 DODGE CHARGER have?
There are 1 fire reports for the 2020 DODGE CHARGER out of 53 total complaints. Fire reports are among the most serious safety concerns tracked by NHTSA.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2020 DODGE CHARGER?
Yes, 1 death has been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2020 DODGE CHARGER. These are self-reported by complainants and do not imply the vehicle caused the death.
How many injuries are reported for the 2020 DODGE CHARGER?
7 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2020 DODGE CHARGER. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2020 DODGE CHARGER?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2020 DODGE CHARGER is acceptable with caveats. It has 53 complaints, 3 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Note: 1 death(s) have been reported. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2020 DODGE CHARGER?
The components with the most failures on the 2020 DODGE CHARGER are: 1. AIR BAGS (29 complaints), 2. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (3 complaints), 3. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2 complaints), 4. ENGINE (2 complaints), 5. AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2 complaints). AIR BAGS is the single most-reported problem area with 29 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2020 DODGE CHARGER?
Be cautious of airbag deployment issues and visibility problems. Ensure the vehicle has been inspected for recalls and repairs. The 2020 DODGE CHARGER has 53 NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2020 DODGE CHARGER?
The 2020 DODGE CHARGER receives a reliability score of 85/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 53 owner complaints, 3 recalls, and 11 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Airbag Deployment Issues and Windshield Visibility Issues.
What are the known issues with the 2020 DODGE CHARGER?
Known issues with the 2020 DODGE CHARGER include: Airbag Deployment Issues, Windshield Visibility Issues, Back Over Prevention System Malfunctions, Structural Integrity Concerns. These are based on patterns found across 53 NHTSA complaints. 3 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
Are there any recalls for the 2020 Dodge Charger?
Yes, there are recalls related to airbags, windshield, back over prevention systems, and structural integrity.
What are the potential risks of airbag deployment issues?
Airbags may deploy spontaneously or fail to deploy during impact, posing a risk to passengers.
How can I check if my 2020 Dodge Charger has been recalled?
Check the NHTSA website for recall information specific to your vehicle's model and year.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of airbag deployment issues and visibility problems. Ensure the vehicle has been inspected for recalls and repairs.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2020 Dodge Charger
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2020 Dodge Charger. The data includes 53 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 3 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 10 reported crashes, 1 fire incidents, 7 reported injuries, and 1 fatalities associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2020 Dodge Charger an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 4 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 5 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-14