NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2025 Dodge Charger Safety Record
The 2025 Dodge Charger has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 2 recalls and 17 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2025 Dodge Charger currently lacks any federal crash-test ratings, with NHTSA not having evaluated this model year. Consequently, a computed Safety Index is unavailable. The available federal data indicates a "Light" recall and complaint burden band, stemming from two recall campaigns and 17 owner-reported complaints. No fatalities or fires have been alleged in these complaints. This record, while noting some owner issues and recalls, provides no direct evidence regarding the vehicle's crashworthiness.
The 2025 Dodge Charger was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries two recall campaigns, and is assigned a Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety 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 | 2 |
| Owner complaints | 17 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Dodge Charger?
The 2025 Dodge Charger has not undergone NHTSA crash testing, precluding any direct assessment of its structural integrity or occupant protection. Therefore, its Safety Index remains undetermined. However, the model year exhibits a light burden in both recalls and complaints relative to its time on the market. Two recalls have been issued, addressing the park pawl mechanism and the pedestrian alert amplifier, both critical functional safety systems. The record of 17 unverified owner complaints primarily concerns the Electrical System, a trend that warrants continued observation. A single alleged crash report exists, with no associated injuries or fatalities. While previous model years, specifically the 2021 and 2023 Charger, achieved a Safety Index of 88, and the 2022 model earned an 86, these scores are not applicable to the 2025 iteration.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Dodge Charger have any recalls?
The 2025 Dodge Charger has two recall campaigns on record. The first covers the powertrain, specifically an incorrectly installed spring in the automatic transmission park pawl that affects certain 2024-2025 Dodge Charger and Jeep Wagoneer S electric vehicles. The second covers back-over prevention and pedestrian alert systems, where a missing amplifier software update may prevent the external alert from functioning. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the data provided for either campaign.
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 // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Dodge Charger?
Seventeen complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2025 Dodge Charger. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts. The most frequently cited components are the Electrical System with 11 alleged reports, Service Brakes with 6, Power Train with 4, Fuel and Propulsion System with 4, Forward Collision Avoidance with 3, and Vehicle Speed Control with 2. One complaint alleges a crash; none allege fire, injury, or death.
17 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Dodge Charger?
The 2025 Dodge Charger carries two open recall campaigns, a factor that should prompt any prospective owner to verify the vehicle's recall status via NHTSA's VIN lookup tool.
- The 2025 Dodge Charger has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, meaning no Safety Index or star ratings exist for this model year and no crash-safety conclusion can be drawn from the federal record.
- Two recall campaigns cover this model year: one targeting a potentially incorrectly installed park pawl spring in the electric powertrain, and one addressing missing amplifier software that may disable the pedestrian alert system.
- Eleven of the 17 unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year cite the Electrical System, making it the most frequently alleged problem area in the current complaint record.
- Owners and prospective buyers should use the NHTSA VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov to verify whether both recall repairs have been completed on any specific 2025 Dodge Charger unit before purchase or continued operation.
FAQ2025 Dodge Charger safety questions
Was the 2025 Dodge Charger 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 2 recalls and 17 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Dodge Charger have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 2 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Dodge Charger. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Dodge Charger?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 17 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Dodge Charger. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Dodge Charger 2025.
- 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.