This page covers 3 recalls, 54 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2020 Dodge Charger.
18–23 mpg combined
10.2–13.1 L/100km
Large Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 4 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Airbag complaints dominate the 2020 Charger's complaint profile by a wide margin. Owners across multiple reports describe side curtain and roof-mounted airbags deploying without any collision or impact, sometimes while the vehicle is parked and unoccupied, sometimes while driving under normal conditions. Several owners note that deployment caused headliner and pillar trim to rupture, with debris entering the cabin. A smaller cluster of engine complaints rounds out the picture, though the volume is low compared to the airbag reports. A single report mentions an HVAC evaporator core failing and requiring replacement, which is too isolated to call a pattern. The recurring theme here is unprompted airbag deployment, no crash, no trigger event, just spontaneous inflation.
54
Total Complaints
10
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
5
With Injuries
By System
The 2020 Dodge Charger has 3 recalls, the most serious involving the side curtain airbag inflators, which can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, potentially causing serious injury or death.
The windshield on certain vehicles may not have been properly bonded during manufacturing and can separate from the body in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to occupants. There is also a camera issue, but it only affects Charger Pursuit models equipped with stealth mode: when that mode is active, the backup camera image does not appear when the vehicle is in reverse, reducing visibility behind the car.
At a glance
What can fail
The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace both side curtain air bags at no cost.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The windshield may not be properly bonded to the vehicle during manufacturing, allowing it to detach during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will remove and replace the windshield urethane sealant at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
When stealth mode is active, the backup camera display does not show when the vehicle is put in reverse, eliminating a required safety view.
What the fix does
Software will be updated to automatically turn off stealth mode when reverse gear is selected, restoring the backup camera display.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
