NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit Safety Record
The 2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 3 recalls and 57 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA, meaning no star ratings are available and no Safety Index has been computed. Its recall and complaint record places it in the Moderate burden band. This includes three active recall campaigns addressing issues with air bags, windshield manufacturing, and a backup camera stealth-mode problem. Owners have filed 57 complaints, some alleging crashes, fire, and injury. These data points do not, however, definitively indicate the vehicle's safety in a collision.
The 2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries three recalls, and falls in the Moderate 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 | Moderate |
| Recalls on file | 3 |
| Owner complaints | 57 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit?
For the 2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit, the most notable safety concern centers on the airbag system. The model is subject to a recall campaign addressing the air bag curtain inflator. This recall's significance is amplified by owner complaints: 36 of the 57 total NHTSA complaints for this model year specifically cite the airbags as a problem area, indicating a direct correlation between the recall and reported issues. Beyond the airbag recall, the 2020 Charger Pursuit's safety profile includes two additional recall campaigns. One addresses a manufacturing concern with the windshield. The other, specific to the Pursuit trim, involves the stealth-mode backup camera, distinguishing it from the civilian Charger models. The vehicle's recall and complaint burden falls into the "Moderate" band, a designation derived from these three recalls and 57 total NHTSA complaints. There are no adjacent model years with crash-test data available for structural safety comparison.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit have any recalls?
The 2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit carries three recalls. The first covers right and left side curtain air bag inflators across certain 2018-2021 Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The second addresses a windshield manufacturing defect shared with certain 2020-2021 Challenger, Charger, and Chrysler 300 models. The third is specific to Charger Pursuit units equipped with stealth mode, where activating that feature was reported to disable the backup camera. NHTSA has issued no park-outside or do-not-drive advisory in the data provided for this model year.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR24V198000
Risk: 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. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 19B.
Reported 2024-03-14
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD21V516000
Risk: A windshield that separates from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the front windshield urethane sealant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y47.
Reported 2021-07-08
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA20V512000
Risk: The lack of a back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update body control module software to disable stealth mode when the vehicle is shifted into "Reverse", free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W62.
Reported 2020-08-27
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit?
Owners have filed 57 unverified complaints with NHTSA against the 2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit. The most frequently alleged component is Air Bags, accounting for 36 of those reports. Other alleged problem areas include Electrical System and Engine, each cited 6 times, along with Fuel and Propulsion System and Exterior Lighting. All figures are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
57 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit?
Three recalls have been issued for the 2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit. Any shopper considering this model should run its VIN through nhtsa.gov to confirm which, if any, of these recalls remain open and unrepaired on that specific unit, as open recalls remain with the vehicle, not the owner.
- The 2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit has no NHTSA crash-test score for any category, including frontal or side impact, because NHTSA did not test this model year.
- A stealth-mode backup camera recall is specific to the Pursuit variant of the 2020 Charger, affecting units where activating stealth mode was alleged to disable the rearview camera, a concern unique to this trim and not present on civilian Charger records.
- Air Bags are both the subject of a recall campaign and the most frequently alleged complaint component, appearing in 36 of the 57 unverified NHTSA complaints filed against this model year.
- Shoppers should verify open-recall status by VIN at nhtsa.gov, since any of the three recalls may or may not have been completed on a given used unit.
FAQ2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit safety questions
Was the 2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit 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 3 recalls and 57 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 3 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 57 owner complaints are on file for the 2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit. 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 Charger Pursuit 2020.
- 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.