2021 Dodge Charger air bags problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2021 Dodge Charger — 44% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jul 7, 2026
“The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Charger. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V198000 (Air Bags) and 21V516000 (Visibility). The dealer was contacted to perform the recall repairs; however, the dealer refused to complete the recall repairs. The contact stated that the sound…”
filed Apr 29, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defectCampaign 24V198000 · Mar 14, 2024
Air Bags problems in other Charger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Charger | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 Charger | 36 | 63% |
| 2019 Charger | 49 | 41% |
| 2018 Charger | 5 | 4% |
| 2017 Charger | 5 | 4% |
| 2016 Charger | 9 | 5% |
| 2015 Charger | 12 | 9% |
| 2014 Charger | 28 | 8% |
| 2013 Charger | 40 | 11% |
| 2012 Charger | 111 | 17% |
| 2011 Charger | 51 | 7% |
| 2010 Charger | 59 | 25% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Dodge Charger
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.