NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2026 Dodge Charger Safety Record
The 2026 Dodge Charger has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2026 Dodge Charger, so it carries no Safety Index and no star ratings from the federal program. What the record does show is a Clean burden band, zero recalls on file, and zero owner complaints submitted to NHTSA. That picture reflects an absence of documented federal safety actions for this model year, not a crash-safety grade. The absence of a crash test neither confirms nor undermines occupant protection.
The 2026 Dodge Charger has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and holds a Clean 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 | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2026 Dodge Charger?
For the 2026 Dodge Charger specifically, the NHTSA record is entirely clear: no recall campaigns have been issued and no owner complaints have been filed. That combination places this model year in the Clean burden band, which reflects the current state of the federal safety action record rather than any measure of crash protection. Because NHTSA has not crash-tested this model year, there is no Safety Index to anchor a comparative judgment. Shoppers who want a scored reference point can look to the tested sibling years within the same generation, where 2023 and 2021 each earned a Safety Index of 88, 2022 earned 86, and 2020 earned 82. Those figures belong to their respective model years and cannot be transferred to the 2026.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2026 Dodge Charger have any recalls?
The 2026 Dodge Charger has zero recalls on file with NHTSA. There are no active recall campaigns, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive notices associated with this model year.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA26V531000
Risk: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.
Reported 2026-08-13
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2026 Dodge Charger?
NHTSA has received zero owner complaints for the 2026 Dodge Charger. There are no reported components to flag, no alleged crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths in the complaint record. Complaints, when present, are unverified consumer allegations and not established facts.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2026 Dodge Charger?
Any shopper considering a used or pre-owned 2026 Dodge Charger should run the specific vehicle's VIN through the free NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm whether any recall has been issued and whether the remedy has been completed. A clean record at the model-year level does not guarantee a specific unit has no open campaign.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2026 Dodge Charger, meaning no Safety Index or star ratings exist for this specific model year.
- The 2026 Dodge Charger has zero recalls and zero owner complaints on file with NHTSA, placing it in the Clean burden band.
- The Clean burden band reflects only the recall and complaint record for this model year and is not a substitute for a crash-test score.
- Tested sibling years in the same model family, including the 2023 and 2021 at Safety Index 88, provide the only available NHTSA crash-test reference points, but those scores apply to those years only and not to the 2026.
FAQ2026 Dodge Charger safety questions
Was the 2026 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 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2026 Dodge Charger have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2026 Dodge Charger. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2026 Dodge Charger?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2026 Dodge Charger. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Dodge Charger 2026.
- 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.