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moderate 11 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.
Buyer takeaway: The 2021 Dodge Charger has an ongoing curtain airbag recall (Campaign 24V198000) with no parts available as of mid-2024, leaving owners unable to complete critical safety repairs. Independent control circuit and harness airbag issues also reported.
Eleven complaints track two main airbag problems in 2021 Dodge Chargers. The primary issue is NHTSA recall campaign 24V198000, issued March 2024, covering curtain side airbags mounted along the roof above front and rear doors. These SABIC-brand inflators contain an unspecified manufacturing defect that can cause rupture, allowing compressed gas to escape rapidly and potentially propelling material into the cabin. As of June 2024, repair parts remain unavailable nationwide; multiple owners report dealerships in their regions (including North Carolina) confirming no stock. Owners note the extended delay between recall notice and remedy availability is unacceptable, especially for single-vehicle households or those with children.
A secondary issue involves a passenger frontal airbag control circuit reading open in one post-accident vehicle, with the airbag physically sagging and dashboard warnings active. One owner also reported a passenger seat harness airbag failure in April 2024 that dealership classified as warranty work requiring a deductible.
Owners express frustration over safety risk, lack of communication regarding parts availability timelines, and financial burden of out-of-pocket repairs when warranty does not cover airbag systems.
Same Dodge Charger airbags reports on nearby years: 2019 · 2020
Passenger frontal airbag squib control circuit displaying open status with check airbag system warning illuminated. Occurs post-accident; unclear if damage is from collision or pre-existing defect.
When: Post-accident (branded title vehicle)
Symptoms owners cite: Dashboard check airbag system warning; Passenger frontal airbag physically falling; Airbag control circuit reading open
Codes mentioned: Passenger frontal squib 2 control circuit open
Repairs/costs cited: Owner reports expensive repair cost; unable to afford fix with third-party warranty excluding airbag coverage
Curtain airbags mounted along roof above front and rear doors contain SABIC inflators with unspecified manufacturing defect. Inflators can rupture, allowing compressed gas to escape rapidly and potentially propelling material into the vehicle cabin. Recall issued March 2024 but repair parts unavailable as of June 2024 and beyond.
When: Recall issued March 2024; no remedy parts available as of June 2024+
Symptoms owners cite: Service airbag system warning displayed; Recall notification received; No actual rupture incidents reported by complainants
Codes mentioned: NHTSA Campaign 24V198000
Repairs/costs cited: Repair parts unavailable; multiple dealerships (including Charlotte NC area) confirm no remedy stock
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 24V198000 (Air Bags) — curtain side airbag inflator rupture risk due to unspecified manufacturing defect; parts unavailable since March 2024 recall issuance
Passenger seat harness airbag system malfunction resulting in service airbag warning. Dealership classified as warranty issue requiring customer deductible payment.
When: April 2024
Symptoms owners cite: Service airbag system warning displayed; Passenger seat harness airbag malfunction
Repairs/costs cited: Warranty repair with customer deductible required
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Warranty coverage applied; customer responsible for deductible
Synthesized from 11 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V198000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was…
Airbag recalled since March 2024, & no Dodge dealer in the Charlotte or surrounding areas has a remedy available. This is extremely dangerous and I have my child with me. I need to get this recall fixed ASAP! This is a danger and my only form of transportation.
A SABIC inflator rupture may result in compressed gas rapidly escaping from the inflator and material potentially being propelled into the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V198000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was…
My passenger air bag is falling it says passenger frontal squib 2 control circuit open it also says check air bag system on the dashboard of the car the car was in an accident it has a branded title but when they fix the cars don't they have to make sure the airbags are safe and the vehicle is safe to operate the car is financed and I am paying for it and my 3rd party warranty does not cover air…
Notification or recall came out in March. Notified by mail end of April. It is now mid June and still there is no remedy available for this open recall. For drivers where this is their sole car, it is concerning and unfair that we continue to drive with this recall and possibly risk injury. I understand the process might take a while but having no communication on when parts are to be available…
There is an open recall for curtain side airbag with no remedy available. In April 2024, vehicle displayed service airbag system. vehicle was taken to dealership and the issue was the passenger seat harness airbag. Dealership states it is a warranty issue and I had to pay a deductible. With the no remedy on the recall and the other issue I had, Dodge Chargers are having issues with the airbags.
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 11 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
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.