2023 Dodge Challenger Seat Fastener Recall (24V573)

Recall 24V573 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2023 Dodge Challenger in recall 24V573?

The left rear seat back may not lock in the upright position.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Challenger vehicles. The left rear seat back may not lock in the upright position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Is it safe to drive a 2023 Challenger with recall 24V573?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A seat back that is not locked into position can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A seat back that is not locked into position can increase the risk of injury in 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 critical fasteners.

Which vehicles are included in recall 24V573?

Recall 24V573 covers 2,852 vehicles: 2023 Dodge Challenger.

NHTSA lists 2,852 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 seat fastener recall?

Yes. Dealers will inspect and adjust the seat back latch striker as necessary, free of charge.

Dealers will inspect and adjust the seat back latch striker as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 38B.

When was recall 24V573 announced?

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported recall 24V573 to NHTSA on August 1, 2024. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as August 15, 2024.

This recall was filed 26 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 24V573?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V573 is open on your Challenger, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 24V573000 is open on your Challenger, it will be listed there, along with Dodge recall number 38B. You can also ask any Dodge dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.

What should Challenger owners do about recall 24V573?

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 24V573000 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. Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
4. Keep a simple log of any critical fasteners symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
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 recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are Challenger owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 2 of them about the body, doors and seats.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the body, doors and seats have been filed since recall 24V573 was reported (1) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 43 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 2 of them involve the body, doors and seats. 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.

• 2023 Dodge Challenger: 43 complaints in total, 2 about the body, doors and seats

Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):

Passenger seat will not lock into place, even while driving or stationary causing concern as this becomes a safety issue.

2023 Dodge Challenger owner, GA, NHTSA complaint 11688299, filed September 19, 2025

The passenger side seat does not return to the "home" position when the "easy entry" handle is used to enter the rear seat from the door opening (the vehicle is a 2 door). Therefore, the seat slams into the knees of the passenger seated behind the passenger causing injury.

2023 Dodge Challenger owner, GA, NHTSA complaint 11577406, filed March 14, 2024

Can recall 24V573 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.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Body and latch defects on the 2023 Dodge Challenger may seem minor until a door opens while driving or a seat will not lock. Problems that return after repair belong in your records.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2023 Dodge Challenger has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

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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