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NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2025 Dodge Charger Ev

Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.

3Recalls
8Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE DODGE CHARGER EV

The Dodge Charger EV is a bold, muscle-car-inspired electric vehicle aimed at performance enthusiasts who want the Charger name without a combustion engine. Positioned in the growing electric performance segment, it targets drivers who prioritize attitude and acceleration but still expect modern safety credentials. As a brand-new nameplate in the EV space, its safety record is just beginning to take shape.

VERDICT

The 2025 Dodge Charger Ev has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 3 recalls and 8 owner complaints on file, giving it a light recall and complaint burden.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally describe the Dodge Charger EV as a dramatic, attention-commanding vehicle that leans hard into its muscle-car heritage while delivering strong electric performance. Most note that the interior materials and refinement are a step forward for the Dodge brand, and driving dynamics are praised for feeling engaging and responsive. Value perceptions are mixed, with some reviewers questioning whether the execution fully matches the ambition.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL26V262000

Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 39D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.

Reported 2026-04-23

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL25V574000

Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the electric drive module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 63C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 11, 2025.

Reported 2025-09-04

BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT25V389000

Risk: A vehicle that does not emit sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a moving vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and update the amplifier software, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 44C.

Reported 2025-06-12

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

8 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

1reported crash
0reported fire
1reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 6Fuel/Propulsion System 4Vehicle Speed Control 2Power Train 2Steering 1Air Bags 1

Other Charger Ev years

Last verified 2026-08-17. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Dodge Charger Ev 2025. Methodology · Disclosure