2021 Dodge Challenger Instrument Cluster Recall (21V664)

Recall 21V664 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2021 Dodge Challenger in recall 21V664?

The affected vehicles do not illuminate their safety system status indicators sufficiently in both daylight and nighttime driving conditions.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Challenger vehicles. The affected vehicles do not illuminate their safety system status indicators sufficiently in both daylight and nighttime driving conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

Is it safe to drive a 2021 Challenger with recall 21V664?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Without visible safety system indicators, a driver may not receive information regarding vehicle safety, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: Without visible safety system indicators, a driver may not receive information regarding vehicle safety, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the instrument cluster and panel.

Which vehicles are included in recall 21V664?

Recall 21V664 covers 135 vehicles: 2021 Dodge Challenger.

NHTSA lists 135 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Challenger instrument cluster recall?

Yes. Dealers will re-program instrument clusters with the correct software version, free of charge.

Dealers will re-program instrument clusters with the correct software version, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 5, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-140. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y58.

When was recall 21V664 announced?

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported recall 21V664 to NHTSA on August 26, 2021.

This recall was filed 62 months ago. If your Challenger was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Challenger is part of recall 21V664?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 21V664 is open on your Challenger, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2021 Challenger vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should Challenger owners do about recall 21V664?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 21V664000 applies to your Challenger.
2. Call a Dodge dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the instrument cluster and panel happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are Challenger owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 4 of them about the electrical system.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the electrical system have been filed since recall 21V664 was reported (3) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 19 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 4 of them involve the electrical system. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2021 Dodge Challenger: 19 complaints in total, 4 about the electrical system

Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):

My seatbelt seemed a bit faulty when I purchased the car. It was slow to retract and at some points wouldn’t retract unless I played with the seatbelt.

2021 Dodge Challenger owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11668279, filed June 21, 2025

Can recall 21V664 make my Challenger a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Recall 21V664000 does not automatically make your Challenger a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?

Intermittent electrical problems are a frequent source of repeat repair visits: the dealer cannot reproduce the fault, the owner brings the 2021 Dodge Challenger back, and the problem shows up again.

The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Challenger went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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