# Dodge Charger airbag warning light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Drive to a shop this week - **Owner complaints:** 13 - **Most complaints:** 2019 (4) - **Related recalls:** 3 - **Verdict:** This week ## Quick answer NHTSA has 13 owner complaints about the airbag warning light on the Dodge Charger (2015-2026 models), most for the **2019** model year (4). There are **3 recalls** for related parts; check yours by VIN. Drive to a shop this week: The car is mechanically safe to drive, but the airbags may not deploy in a crash, so get it diagnosed soon rather than ignoring it. ## Dodge Charger airbag warning light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the airbag light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2015 | 3 | 136 | 2% | | 2016 | 1 | 182 | 1% | | 2017 | 2 | 128 | 2% | | 2018 | 1 | 122 | 1% | | 2019 | 4 | 120 | 3% | | 2020 | 2 | 58 | 3% | Counts are complaints filed with NHTSA whose description mentions this light. They show where owners have had trouble, not a failure rate: popular years collect more complaints simply because more cars are on the road. ## Dodge Charger recalls related to the airbag warning light **[24V198000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V198000)** (2018-2021 models, reported 2024-03-14): An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death. **Remedy:** Dealers will replace both side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 20, 2025. **[19V246000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V246000)** (2019 models, reported 2019-03-28): Failure to provide the air bag warning information increases the risk of injury. **Remedy:** Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger sun visors, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2019. **[19V018000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V018000)** (2015 models, reported 2019-01-15, **park outside / do not drive advisory**): In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death. **Remedy:** Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Recall repairs are free at any Dodge dealer. Enter your 17-character VIN at [nhtsa.gov/recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see whether yours is still open. ## What Dodge Charger owners report - "The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and the failure was linked to a recall; however, the contact was informed that parts were unavailable. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign..." -- owner of a 2020 Dodge Charger, complaint filed 2024 - "Had an airbag recall and dealer tried to fix it and now airbag light is on. This is a safety issue to drive car like this" -- owner of a 2019 Dodge Charger, complaint filed 2025 - "My airbag light came on my 2017 charger and I took it to the dealership. The dealership informed me that the seatbelt pretensioner needed to be replaced. The issue posses as a safety risk due to this device pulls a seat belt tight if there is a sudden movement or stop. A seat belt tensioner main factor increases the..." -- owner of a 2017 Dodge Charger, complaint filed 2022 Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly cleaned for reading. They are owners' own accounts and have not been verified. ## What the airbag warning light means The airbag or SRS light means the airbag computer found a fault and may have turned off some or all airbags. The car drives normally, but you may not have airbag protection in a crash. Common causes include a loose connector under a seat, a worn clock spring in the steering wheel, and a seat belt buckle sensor. Have it diagnosed soon and check for open airbag recalls. The most common causes, on any make: 1. **Loose or damaged connector under a seat** (common) 2. **Worn clock spring in the steering wheel** (common) 3. **Passenger occupant sensor fault** (less common) 4. **Seat belt buckle or pretensioner fault** (less common) Full causes, what to do and how to reset it: [Airbag (SRS) warning light](/warning-lights/airbag). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a recall for the Dodge Charger airbag light? Yes. NHTSA lists 3 related recalls (24V198000, 19V246000, 19V018000) covering 2015-2021 models. Recall repairs are free; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is open. ### Which Dodge Charger years have the most airbag light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2015, 2017 and 2019 Charger model years have the most complaints mentioning the airbag warning light, with 4 for 2019. Complaint counts reflect how many cars were sold as well as how often problems happen. ### Is it safe to drive a Dodge Charger with the airbag light on? Drive to a shop this week. The car is mechanically safe to drive, but the airbags may not deploy in a crash, so get it diagnosed soon rather than ignoring it. Do not try to repair airbag parts yourself, because an accidental deployment can cause serious injury. ### How do I check if my Dodge Charger has an open recall? Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Dodge dealer. Open recalls are fixed free of charge, even if you are not the first owner. ## Sources - [NHTSA: Vehicle safety complaints and recalls (api.nhtsa.gov)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa-datasets-and-apis) - [NHTSA: Check for recalls by VIN](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) ## Other Dodge Charger warning lights - [Brake warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/dodge-charger): 9 complaints - [Check engine light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/check-engine/dodge-charger): 26 complaints - [Coolant temperature warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/coolant-temperature/dodge-charger): 12 complaints - [Power steering warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/dodge-charger): 29 complaints - [Tire pressure (TPMS) light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/dodge-charger): 5 complaints - [Traction control light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/dodge-charger): 20 complaints ## Airbag (SRS) warning light on other models - [Subaru Forester](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/subaru-forester): 280 complaints - [Nissan Altima](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/nissan-altima): 250 complaints - [Ford Explorer](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/ford-explorer): 205 complaints - [Nissan Rogue](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/nissan-rogue): 163 complaints - [Honda Accord](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/honda-accord): 90 complaints - [Jeep Wrangler](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/jeep-wrangler): 88 complaints - [Ram 1500](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/ram-1500): 77 complaints - [Volkswagen Tiguan](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/volkswagen-tiguan): 75 complaints - [Jeep Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/jeep-cherokee): 71 complaints - [Chevrolet Traverse](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/chevrolet-traverse): 69 complaints ## Dodge Charger - [Dodge Charger specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/dodge-charger) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/dodge-charger Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.