NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Dodge Challenger Srt Safety Record
The 2021 Dodge Challenger Srt has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 18 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2021 Dodge Challenger SRT has not been subjected to federal crash testing. This means the model carries no NHTSA star ratings and thus no computed Safety Index. The absence of federal crash-test data for this model year indicates neither safety nor unsafety. Its recall and complaint record is light: zero open recall campaigns are on file, and NHTSA has received 18 unverified owner complaints.
The 2021 Dodge Challenger SRT was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recall campaigns on file, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 18 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Dodge Challenger Srt?
The 2021 Dodge Challenger SRT has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, leaving consumers without a federal benchmark for structural integrity or occupant protection. No tested sibling model years for this trim appear in federal records. This model year shows no recall campaigns, indicating an absence of manufacturer-acknowledged safety defects requiring federal remedy. However, NHTSA has received 18 unverified owner complaints. Of these, 4 allege crash involvement and 2 allege injuries. The most frequent complaint category is Air Bags, a detail that assumes greater relevance given the reports of crashes.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Dodge Challenger Srt have any recalls?
The 2021 Dodge Challenger SRT has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for this model year. There are no park-outside advisories, no do-not-drive directives, and no remedy actions associated with this model year in the federal recall database.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Dodge Challenger Srt?
NHTSA has received 18 unverified owner complaints for the 2021 Dodge Challenger SRT. The most frequently alleged problem areas are Air Bags (4 reports), Power Train (3), Electrical System (3), and Engine (3), followed by Structure (2) and Unknown or Other (2). These are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
18 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Dodge Challenger Srt?
Every 2021 Dodge Challenger SRT owner should ensure any recall remedies have been completed. Potential buyers should check the VIN at nhtsa.gov to confirm the status of all outstanding recall campaigns.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2021 Dodge Challenger SRT, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year and trim.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2021 model year, indicating no manufacturer-acknowledged safety defect has triggered a federal remedy action for this vehicle.
- Of the 18 unverified NHTSA complaints, 4 involve alleged crash events and 2 allege injuries, with Air Bags as the most frequently cited component in those unverified reports.
- Run a VIN-specific recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm current open-recall status, as federal recall records are updated continuously and an individual vehicle's history may differ from the model-year aggregate shown here.
FAQ2021 Dodge Challenger Srt safety questions
Was the 2021 Dodge Challenger Srt crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 18 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Dodge Challenger Srt have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Dodge Challenger Srt as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Dodge Challenger Srt?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 18 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Dodge Challenger Srt. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Dodge Challenger Srt 2021.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.