CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Dodge Challenger has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 179 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 10 fires, 7 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (104 reports).
2013 Dodge Challenger recalls
Passenger airbag inflator may explode in a crash
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can build up excessive internal pressure when the driver's airbag deploys, and the inflator may then rupture.
Passenger airbag inflator may explode in a crash
The passenger frontal airbag inflator can rupture in a crash that deploys the airbag.
Alternator May Fail Suddenly, Causing Stalls or Fire
Certain vehicles with electro-hydraulic power steering and a 3.6L or 5.7L engine, equipped with a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator, may have an alternator that suddenly fails.
Most common 2013 Dodge Challenger problems
Problem areas named in the 179 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 104 |
| Engine | 27 |
| Air Bags | 19 |
| Power Train | 16 |
| Steering | 15 |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Structure | 7 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 |
What owners report
I am reporting a defect condition in a 2013 Dodge Challenger that appears materially identical to the condition described in FCA Emissions Recall UB4 involving the evaporative emissions canister system. See: [XXX] . The vehicle experiences severe difficulty during refueling. Fuel pump nozzles repeatedly and continuously auto-shutoff during normal fueling attempts, preventing normal refueling operation. An independent mechanic diagnosed the issue as related to the evaporative emissions canister / EVAP system. After disconnecting the affected component/system, the vehicle immediately resumed normal fueling operation without repeated pump shutoff. The symptoms and apparent defect mechanism a
See attached document for complaint.
Driver & passenger door windows on many 2010-2017 Dodge Challengers activate repeatedly on their own during driving and after ignition is turned off causing the battery to completely drain overnight & sometimes after only one or two hours after the ignition is turned off. There was a TSB#23-039-11. This TSB does not apply to my 2013 Challenger. Parts are extremely expensive and the car leaves me stranded if parked only a couple of hours. During driving the cycling down and up causes danger as it appears the door wants to open on its own and making us have to pull over several times until we figured out it was doing it on its own as if it was haunted. No warning lights on my 2013 Challenge
On Saturday 1:20am 11/15/25 DRIVING 27 MILES FROM DISTANCE VEHICLE STARTED TO MALFUNCTION ELECTRICALLY WITH INTERNAL LIGHTS QUICKLY POWER OUTAGES ON AND OFF INTERIOR LIGHTIN. dim headlights, or issues with electrical components. 11/15/25 A vehicle fire occurred, and preliminary investigations suggest a battery malfunction as the probable cause. The malfunction led to an uncontrolled thermal event within the battery system, rapidly escalating into a fire that engulfed the vehicle. Further analysis is underway to determine the specific nature of the battery failure and contributing factors.NO WARNING ADVISORY ON THE PRELIMINARY OCCURRENCE IT ESCALATED FROM FLASHING ON AND OFF LIGHTS AND STEREO
* The ignition switch failed to release the key fob. I brought the car home after completing some repairs and sending the car through emissions testing to renew the plates. I made numerous attempts turning the car on and off and trying to get the key fob out of the ignition. The ignition off position would flash ACCESSORIES the same as the accessory position. I was concerned to leave the car as there maybe a short that would draw down the battery or worse ? I locked the doors and left the key fob in the ignition. * YES- available for inspection. * safety issue was is there an electrical issue that would start the car on fire ? * The diagnosis was done by my performance and high end mec
2013 Dodge Challenger questions
Does the 2013 Dodge Challenger have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2013 Dodge Challenger: Passenger airbag inflator may explode in a crash; Passenger airbag inflator may explode in a crash; Alternator May Fail Suddenly, Causing Stalls or Fire; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Dodge Challenger?
Based on 179 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (104), Engine (27), Air Bags (19).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Dodge Challenger has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.