2018 Dodge Charger 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 2018 Dodge Charger recalls, newest first
Mar 14, 2024Air Bags, Side/windowChrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2018 to 2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V198000 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)
Aug 27, 2020Back Over Prevention, Sensing SystemChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 to 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."
Risk: The lack of a back up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 campaign 20V512000 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Aug 9, 2018Electrical System, WiringChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017 to 2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018 to 2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1 800 853 1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
NHTSA campaign 18V524000 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
May 17, 2018Electrical System, WiringChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 to 2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014 to 2019 RAM 1500, 2015 to 2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015 to 2017 Chrysler 200, 2016 to 2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017 to 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1 800 853 1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
NHTSA campaign 18V332000 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
May 1, 2018Power Train, Automatic TransmissionChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
Risk: If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1 800 853 1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.
NHTSA campaign 18V280000 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
May 1, 2018Power Train, DrivelineChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015 to 2018 Dodge Charger pursuit police vehicles equipped with all wheel drive and V8 engines. The front driveshaft universal joint may seize or fracture causing the shaft to detach from the vehicle.
Risk: If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1 800 853 1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U37.
NHTSA campaign 18V281000 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
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FAQ
Does the 2018 Dodge Charger have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2018 Dodge Charger. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2018 Dodge Charger 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.