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2020 Dodge Challenger Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2020 Dodge Challenger has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 20 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Dodge dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2020 Dodge Challenger, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2020 Dodge Challenger owner complaints

Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Dodge Challenger, describing incidents dated October 3, 2020 to February 19, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 7 complaints
  • Engine 4 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 4 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
  • Power Train 3 complaints
  • Service Brakes 3 complaints

Of the 20 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11734903 · Filed

    My steering was locked up when I started my car in the cold then on my first turn, it completely locked up and it did this several times and it makes a grinding noise. I am assuming one of the bearings has failed in it, but it failing on me the rack locking up is something different I believe.

  • ODI #11698843 · Filed

    In your own words, tell us what happened. Cro I have an urgent and safety issue with my 2020 Dodge Challenger Hellcat. I was driving on road from work. When I was approaching a red light coming to a complete stop. I pressed the clutch to engage the gear into neutral. Suddenly I heard a loud snapping…

  • ODI #11698840 · Filed

    I have an urgent and safety issue with my 2020 Dodge Challenger Hellcat. I was driving on road from work. When I was approaching a red light coming to a complete stop. I pressed the clutch to engage the gear into neutral. Suddenly I heard a loud snapping sound, I lost all pressure to the clutch and…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2020 Dodge Challenger in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Inadequate Windshield Bonding/FMVSS 212

NHTSA #21V516000 · Visibility — Windshield · NHTSA notice

Reported July 8, 2021 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Potentially affected: 21,258 vehicles

Repair completion: 66.22% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign Y47 · Owners notified August 31, 2021

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

Safety consequence

A windshield that separates from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will remove and replace the front windshield urethane sealant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y47.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Other Dodge Challenger model years

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