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severe Owners of the 2019 Dodge Charger have filed 47 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 →
| Model year | airbags complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 Charger | 11 |
| 2016 Charger | 8 |
| 2017 Charger | 3 |
| 2018 Charger | 5 |
| 2019 Charger (this page) | 47 |
| 2020 Charger | 34 |
| 2021 Charger | 12 |
Airbags accounts for 39% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 7 categories tracked.
Failure to provide the air bag warning information increases the risk of injury.
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.
AIR BAG - SIDE CURTAIN
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Transmission Oil Pan, Heater (TMU), Tube or O-ring Applies to vehicles equipped with 8 speed transmissions only; if you have a leak that appears to be at the pan the use of proper leak detection is recommended. The fluid in the 8 speeds can be detected with a black light and there are aftermarket spray on leak detection materials to help ensure that the leak is properly diagnosed and not from another location such as cooler lines, heater tubes, or case porosity. Please note that the transmission pan gasket is available for many of the 8 speed applications FCA offers. Please review the available quick connect and transfer tube parts, as replacement of the TMU may not be required. If a TOC lin
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The 2019 Dodge Charger airbag complaints break into two groups: recall response failures and actual airbag malfunctions.
Recall parts unavailability dominates the cluster. Owners received NHTSA Campaign 24V-198 notice in early 2024 regarding side curtain airbag inflators that could rupture and scatter metal fragments. As of the complaint dates (extending into late 2024), replacement parts remain unavailable at dealerships. Owners report contacting dealers and Dodge directly multiple times with no parts available and no credible timeline for repair. Many state the manufacturer has exceeded reasonable delay periods. A few owners note airbag warning lights illuminated during this limbo, adding to their concern. One owner lost Turo rental income due to the unresolved recall; another is a police patrol vehicle. Dealerships have confirmed parts are not in stock and have nothing to offer except a vague promise of future notification.
Actual airbag failures occurred in crashes. Several owners describe collisions where airbags did not deploy despite impact severity—T-bone accidents, median strikes, rear impacts across lanes. One owner suffered head contusion and concussion; another sustained injuries including spun-out highway accidents where occupants needed stitches. The complaint cluster includes one incident where airbags deployed unexpectedly during monsoon-force winds, exposing the curtain bag. Another owner reported her daughter's airbags deployed and caused her to run off the road into a ditch, resulting in lip contusions and arm burns.
One dealership damaged a vehicle during recall repair work, returning it with broken windshield, water intrusion, mold, and non-functional doors. A dealer also failed to disclose the open recall at point of sale.
Same Dodge Charger airbags reports on nearby years: 2020 · 2021
NHTSA Campaign 24V-198 notified owners in March 2024 that side curtain airbag inflators may rupture due to manufacturing defect, scattering metal fragments into the cabin. Replacement parts have remained unavailable throughout 2024 despite the recall being issued over six months to one year prior to most complaints. Owners cannot drive their vehicles safely and are unable to obtain repair.
When: Recall notice issued March 14, 2024; complaints span through late 2024 with parts still unavailable
Symptoms owners cite: Side curtain airbag inflator may rupture and release metal shrapnel into cabin; Airbag warning light illuminated intermittently or continuously in some vehicles; Door panels with side curtain airbags became separated or unsecured; Partial airbag deployment triggered by severe wind/weather (monsoon conditions)
Codes mentioned: 24V-198
Repairs/costs cited: Replacement parts unavailable as of late 2024. Dealers cannot perform repair work. Owners report waiting 3–12+ months with no resolution. One dealership damaged vehicle during attempted repair (broken windshield, water intrusion, mold, non-functional doors).
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Recall 24V-198 issued; replacement inflators do not yet exist in supply chain. Manufacturer confirmed parts not available; some dealers promised future notification when parts arrive. Dodge has not provided timeline or consistent communication.
Multiple owners report airbags did not deploy during crashes of sufficient severity to expect airbag activation. Incidents include T-bone impacts, multi-vehicle collisions on highway, median strikes, and rear-door impacts. Owners sustained injuries (head contusion, concussion, TBI, cuts requiring stitches) that they believe proper airbag deployment would have prevented or mitigated.
When: Mileage 49,737–99,000 at time of crash; timing scattered across vehicle ownership
Symptoms owners cite: No airbag deployment on driver or passenger side during T-bone collision at 30 mph; No airbag deployment during high-speed rear-door impacts (two vehicles hitting same vehicle); No airbag deployment after hydroplaning and median wall strike on highway; No airbag deployment during high-speed multi-lane spinout and collision; Dashboard showed airbag deployment warning but bags did not actually deploy; Multiple sensors/error messages flashing after impacts; vehicle became inoperable
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicles were totaled or salvaged. No repairs attempted post-crash. One vehicle was towed; others driven away but unsafe to operate.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: In one case, manufacturer refused to release crash data report and declined responsibility. No other manufacturer response documented for deployment failures.
One owner reported side curtain airbag partially deployed during severe monsoon storms (strong wind and rain), exposing the bag without full deployment. The vehicle was not in a crash or impact situation. Vehicle was subsequently brought in for recall repair.
When: During monsoon weather event; owner notes this occurred before getting the recall fix applied at dealer
Symptoms owners cite: Driver-side curtain airbag became visible and partially deployed during high winds and heavy rain from monsoon storm; No impact or collision; weather conditions alone triggered deployment
Repairs/costs cited: Owner questions whether insurance should have been contacted and whether replacement parts will be safer.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: None documented.
A dealership (Big Star Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, Webster, TX) failed to disclose an open Takata side airbag recall to buyers at point of sale, and the finance director downplayed the safety risk when the buyer later raised concerns. Another dealership caused collateral damage during recall repair work (broken windshield, water intrusion/mold, non-functional rear doors).
When: At time of sale; recall work performed at Union City Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Symptoms owners cite: Salesperson did not disclose open recall during sale; Finance director failed to mention recall or safety risk; Finance director downplayed recall severity and claimed it did not need to be fixed; Post-repair: broken windshield, water damage and mold, missing/corroded components, non-functional rear doors
Repairs/costs cited: Buyer purchased vehicle April 29 (year not fully stated) and had airbags replaced at a Dodge dealership in Austin. Separate vehicle had recall repair attempted by Union City Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, resulting in additional damage not present before service.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: None documented for disclosure failure. For repair damage: dealership liability, not manufacturer.
Synthesized from 47 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V198000 (Air Bag) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The side curtain airbags have a risk of rupture due to a manufacturing defect, sending metal fragments into the cabin. We are not able to drive this with our children without risk of injury. The vehicle wad inspected at a Dodge dealership May 2024 and they did not have the new part to replace the defective part. I received a recall letter from Dodge.
Dodge sent out a recall letter 6 months ago. I have take my vehicle to the dealer for repair. They did not have an available part. I have been consistently reaching out to Dodge and they have no answer on when the part will be available. They are no longer responding to my inquiries regarding the replacement of this faulty part.
There has been an open recall for my car since the first quarter of last year for the side curtain airbags. I have written to Dodge a number of times as well as contacted my dealer. Dodge has not responded to my emails in regards to getting this repaired. It seems as though that it's getting swept under the carpet and nothing's being done about it. The way the recall notice I received said that…
Recall remedy still not available. This is absolutely unacceptable
I have been waiting 3 months for the dealer to contact me with repair parts for my car for this air bag recall.
Airbag safety recall not being remedied by the parts manufacturer for Dodge/Mopar - Stellantis. This remains an unresolved safety issue extending throughout calendar year 2024. Local dealership is unable to repair despite multiple contacts due to part unavailability. Also contacted the airbag parts manufacturer (Stellantis) directly with a complaint. Assuming that Stellantis is being fined for…
Received recall early 2024: Manufacturer Recall Number19B NHTSA Recall Number24V-198 Problem was supposed to have been resolved early 2024. Have not received any new information and according to website information, recall is incomplete but repair parts are not available. Can someone tell me if this is a serious problem and when can I expect the parts be made available to fix this problem?
The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V198000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts…
I own a 2019 Dodge Charger, and it has an open recall for the airbag inflator, which poses a serious safety risk. Despite the recall being issued over six months ago, replacement parts are still unavailable. Due to this safety concern, I am unable to drive my vehicle far from home, significantly impacting my usage. Additionally, I used to rent this vehicle on Turo to generate income, but it has…
It's a meaningful issue. 47 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
Based on the 47 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 51,815 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.
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.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover airbags issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.