AIR BAG - SIDE CURTAIN
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2015 Dodge Charger airbags problems
severe Owners of the 2015 Dodge Charger have filed 11 NHTSA complaints about the airbags at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
11
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
| Model year | airbags complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 Charger | 37 |
| 2012 Charger | 82 |
| 2013 Charger | 30 |
| 2014 Charger | 24 |
| 2015 Charger (this page) | 11 |
| 2016 Charger | 8 |
| 2017 Charger | 3 |
| 2018 Charger | 5 |
| 2019 Charger | 47 |
4crashes
1injury
When does it fail?
Of the 11 airbags complaints filed for the 2015 Dodge Charger, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 8 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗RG3 RG4 RJ3 RJ4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software. A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following: Navigation failed message is displayed (WK and KL with RG3 and RG4). The clock not automatically updating to local time (WK and KL with RG3 and RG4). Poor or no connection to cellular network (WK and KL with RG3 and RG4). HVAC temperature out of sync with radio display (KL with RG3 and RG4). Some Uconnect App remote commands do not execute with the vehicle. Display goes blank/black (WK and KL with RG3 and RG4). Cyrillic keyboard is missing in phone book (WK and KL with RG3 or RG4). Wrong speed limit on NAV
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗RG3 RG4 RJ3 RJ4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software. A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following:Navigation failed message is displayed (WK and KL with RG3 and RG4). The clock not automatically updating to local time (WK and KL with RG3 and RG4). Poor or no connection to cellular network (WK and KL with RG3 and RG4). HVAC temperature out of sync with radio display (KL with RG3 and RG4). Some Uconnect App remote commands do not execute with the vehicle. Display goes blank/black (WK and KL with RG3 and RG4). Cyrillic keyboard is missing in phone book (WK and KL with RG3 or RG4). Wrong speed limit on NAV s
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗RG3 RG4 RJ3 RJ4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software. A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following:Navigation failed message is displayed (WK and KL with RG3 and RG4). The clock not automatically updating to local time (WK and KL with RG3 and RG4). Poor or no connection to cellular network (WK and KL with RG3 and RG4). HVAC temperature out of sync with radio display (KL with RG3 and RG4). Some Uconnect App remote commands do not execute with the vehicle. Display goes blank/black (WK and KL with RG3 and RG4). Cyrillic keyboard is missing in phone book (WK and KL with RG3 or RG4). Wrong speed limit on NAV s
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners report two main problems with 2015 Charger airbags. First, non-deployment in crashes: one owner rear-ended another vehicle at 25 mph and the front airbag never fired despite front-end damage; another experienced a serious side-impact crash that pushed the vehicle sideways over a curb, yet airbags remained silent while other vehicles in the same incident deployed normally. No warning lights appeared in either case before impact.
Second, recall execution problems tied to NHTSA Campaign 19V018000. Several owners scheduled recall appointments and found parts unavailable at multiple dealers, creating month-plus delays. One owner completed the recall at a dealership and the airbag warning light immediately appeared—it was dark before the work. Another owner received a Takata recall notice and has a red airbag alert on the dash but no recall has been offered.
No verified diagnostic codes or repair costs appear in these reports, though one dealer quoted $300 for post-recall diagnosis work that was not performed. One injury is documented: a driver struck his head on the door during a side-impact and suffered a concussion.
Same Dodge Charger airbags reports on nearby years: 2012 · 2013 · 2014
Failure modes owners describe
Airbag warning light illuminated post-recall repair
Airbag warning light turned on immediately after dealer completed recall repair (Campaign 19V018000), though it was not illuminated before the repair work.
When: 39,000 miles; after recall service at dealer
Symptoms owners cite: airbag warning light illuminated after recall repair
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer provided estimate of $300 for repair; vehicle was not repaired
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 19V018000 (air bags)
Airbags failed to deploy in front-end collision
Front airbags did not deploy during a 25 mph rear-end collision with damage to front bumper. No warning lights were reported prior to the crash.
When: Unknown mileage; February 15, 2018 at time of collision
Symptoms owners cite: no airbag deployment during 25 mph rear-end collision; no warning lights prior to crash
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle was towed to independent mechanic; not repaired
Airbags failed to deploy in side-impact crash
Airbags did not deploy during a side-impact parking lot collision with significant speed and damage. The SRS indicator light was not illuminated, though the collision was severe enough to push the vehicle sideways over a curb onto a median. Other vehicles in the crash deployed their airbags normally.
When: Unknown mileage; parking lot collision
Symptoms owners cite: no airbag deployment during side impact; SRS indicator not illuminated; no warning lights before crash; driver struck head on door and suffered mild concussion
Airbag warning light illuminated, no recall action taken
Owner received Takata recall notice and reports airbag alert light displayed as red on dashboard, but no recall has been processed or made available for the vehicle.
When: Unknown mileage
Symptoms owners cite: red airbag alert on dashboard
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Takata notice received; no recall action taken
Parts unavailability delays for recall repair (Campaign 19V018000)
Multiple owners reported that dealers could not obtain replacement parts to perform the recall repair (NHTSA Campaign 19V018000), causing extended delays. Dealers stated parts were not available despite initial indication they would be, or parts remained unavailable for extended periods beyond reasonable timeframes.
When: Various dates in 2019; no failures reported by these owners
Symptoms owners cite: parts not available at dealer for recall repair; repeated delays in obtaining recall parts
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 19V018000 (air bags); parts distribution disconnect reported by multiple dealers
Synthesized from 11 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
I got a takata notice in the mail saying I'm a registered owner of one of their vehicles with the takata airbag and my airbag alert is red on my dashboard but there's been no recall. Please investigate whether there needs to be a recall.
Had airbags trouble with your 2015 Dodge Charger?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2015 Dodge Charger?
It's a meaningful issue. 11 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Based on the 11 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 55,083 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/Dodge/Charger.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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