2012 Dodge Challenger recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 6 2012 Dodge Challenger recalls, newest first
Jan 15, 2019Air Bags, FrontalDo not driveChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010 to 2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010 to 2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010 to 2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010 to 2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1 800 853 1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
NHTSA campaign 19V018000 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Jan 9, 2018Air Bags, FrontalDo not driveChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009 to 2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009 to 2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009 to 2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1 800 853 1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.
NHTSA campaign 18V021000 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Jul 10, 2017Electrical System, Alternator/generator/regulatorChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011 to 2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012 to 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1 800 853 1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.
NHTSA campaign 17V435000 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
May 24, 2016Air Bags, FrontalDo not driveChrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005 to 2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004 to 2008 RAM 1500, 2005 to 2009 RAM 2500, 2006 to 2009 RAM 3500, 2007 to 2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 to 2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004 to 2009 Dodge Durango, 2007 to 2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007 to 2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 to 2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005 to 2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005 to 2012 Chrysler 300, 2006 to 2012 Dodge Charger, 2005 to 2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006 to 2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004 to 2008 RAM 1500, 2005 to 2009 RAM 2500, 2006 to 2009 RAM 3500, 2007 to 2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 to 2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004 to 2009 Dodge Durango, 2007 to 2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007 to 2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 to 2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005 to 2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005 to 2009 Chrysler 300, 2006 to 2009 Dodge Charger, 2005 to 2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006 to 2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005 to 2008 RAM 2500, 2006 to 2008 RAM 3500, 2007 to 2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004 to 2008 Dodge Durango, 2007 to 2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007 to 2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005 to 2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005 to 2008 Chrysler 300, 2006 to 2008 Dodge Charger, 2005 to 2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006 to 2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
Risk: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1 800 853 1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V7700.
NHTSA campaign 16V352000 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Oct 8, 2014Electrical System, Alternator/generator/regulatorChrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011 to 2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012 to 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1 800 853 1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.
NHTSA campaign 14V634000 · Chrysler Group LLC
Apr 3, 2013Air BagsChrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011 to 2012 Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured April 11, 2011, through December 14, 2011. The affected vehicles may have improperly sized terminal crimps on the seat side airbag wiring harness which may cause the seat side airbags to malfunction and illuminate the airbag warning light.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment the airbags may not operate as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace both driver and passenger seat airbag wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1 800 247 9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N07.
NHTSA campaign 13V118000 · Chrysler Group LLC
Other Dodge recalls
FAQ
Does the 2012 Dodge Challenger have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2012 Dodge Challenger, including 3 marked do not drive. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2012 Dodge Challenger has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.