Model year record

2026 Dodge Charger recalls & problems

The 2026 Dodge Charger has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaint).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints2filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Back over preventionAug 13, 2026

Sensing system › Camera

Recall 26V531000844,027 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2026 DODGE CHARGER 4 DR N/A AWD

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2026 DODGE CHARGER 2 DR N/A AWD

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2026 DODGE CHARGER DAYTONA 4 DR BEV AWD

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2026 DODGE CHARGER DAYTONA 2 DR BEV AWD

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Range & efficiency

Charger Daytona R/T AWD 255/45R20 EV

295mi range

Efficiency	35.6 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb	100 / 89 / 95
Charge time (240 V)	10 h

Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive · about $800/year to charge

Charger Daytona R/T AWD 305/35ZR20 EV

267mi range

Efficiency	39.1 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb	93 / 79 / 86
Charge time (240 V)	10 h

Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive · about $900/year to charge

Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD 305/35ZR20 EV

267mi range

Efficiency	39.1 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb	93 / 79 / 86
Charge time (240 V)	10 h

Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive · about $900/year to charge

Charger Daytona R/T AWD 245/55ZR18 EV

263mi range

Efficiency	40 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb	91 / 78 / 85
Charge time (240 V)	10 h

Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive · about $900/year to charge

Charger Daytona R/T AWD 275/40R20 EV

258mi range

Efficiency	41 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb	89 / 76 / 83
Charge time (240 V)	10 h

Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive · about $900/year to charge

Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD 325/35ZR20 Rear A/S EV

241mi range

Efficiency	43.4 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb	82 / 73 / 78
Charge time (240 V)	10 h

Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive · about $1,000/year to charge

Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD 325/35ZR20 Rear EV

223mi range

Efficiency	46.6 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb	77 / 68 / 72
Charge time (240 V)	10 h

Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive · about $1,050/year to charge

Charger R/T AWD

20mpg combined

City / highway	17 / 26 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

Charger Scat Pack AWD

19mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 23 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $4,350/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Electrical system	1	0	0	0	—
Lane departureAssist	1	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Lane departure › Assist
This vehicle has active driving assist safety failure. At highway speeds on right turns the system offers absolutely no detectable steering wheel assistance to keep the vehicle in the lane. If the driver does not keep the vehicle in the lane the system will let the vehicle veer into the next lane to the left. after entering that lane about half way the active lane assist will vibrate steering wheel indicating the vehicle has left the lane, but will not provide any assistance to the steering wheel. The vehicle has been this way since new and now has 2500 miles. The vehicle was brought to Chrysler dealer who stated all sensors check out fine and the system is working fine. The system is not…
Aug 1, 2026
Electrical system
The contact owns a 2026 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after refueling. Another motorist attempted to assist the contact with jumpstarting the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to start and was towed to a dealer. After approximately one week, the dealer replaced the main battery and performed several software updates. The contact stated that one month later, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle restarted while awaiting a second tow truck service and the vehicle was taken to another dealer. That dealer replaced the auxiliary battery and performed additional software updates. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
Jun 21, 2026 · 190 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.