Recall 21V664 affects 135 2021 Dodge Challenger vehicles for dim safety system status indicators. Repair is free at any franchised Dodge dealer.
Dodge is recalling 135 2021 Challenger vehicles under recall 21V664 because the safety system status indicators do not light brightly enough in daylight or nighttime driving. Without visible indicators, the driver loses key safety information, which raises the risk of injury or a crash; Dodge dealers will fix the issue free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The instrument panel cluster in the 2021 Dodge Challenger is the dashboard display that houses the speedometer, warning lights, and safety system status indicators. Those indicators tell the driver when a system is on, off, or needs attention, so they need to be visible in daylight and at night.
On affected Challengers, the cluster assembly was built with the wrong software version. That software does not light the safety system status indicators brightly enough for the federal controls and displays standard. The hardware is not the main issue; the cluster needs to be reprogrammed with the correct software.
There is no warning sign before failure. Owners should not expect a special alert or change in how the vehicle drives before noticing that the dashboard status indicators are too dim.
Who's affected?
| 2021 Dodge Challenger | instrument panel |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 135 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2021 Dodge Challenger coupe is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific coupe is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the instrument cluster does not show safety system indicators, the driver loses key warnings about vehicle safety. That lack of visible information increases the risk of injury or a crash because the driver cannot respond to a safety system issue in time. Schedule the software reprogramming soon. Repair is free at any franchised Dodge dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021 Dodge Challenger is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Dodge dealer to schedule the free instrument-cluster software reprogramming that restores the safety system status indicators.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 21V664 when you call.
- Watch the safety system indicators until the repair is complete, and do not rely on a dim cluster display for safety-status information.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Dodge technician reprograms the instrument cluster with the correct software version so the safety system status indicators display as required. The recall repair is free, and the software update and labor are covered. If you already paid to repair this instrument cluster software problem before the recall notice, FCA US asks customers to send the original receipt or other adequate proof of payment so the expense can be reviewed under its reimbursement practice.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 26, 2021 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 5, 2021 | Owner notification mailed |
| October 15, 2021 | Dealer notification began |
| October 15, 2021 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 15, 2021 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| October 15, 2021 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V664?
Recall 21V664 covers 135 2021 Dodge Challenger vehicles with instrument cluster software that fails to illuminate safety system status indicators clearly in daylight and nighttime driving. That leaves the driver without visible safety information and increases injury or crash risk. Dodge dealers will re-program the instrument cluster for free.
What should I do if my 2021 Dodge Challenger is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Challenger is included in recall 21V664. If it is, contact a franchised Dodge dealer to schedule the instrument cluster software re-programming. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 5, 2021, and the repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair recall defects at no cost, and Dodge dealers will re-program the instrument cluster with the correct software version free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included vehicles.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is missing or hard-to-see safety system status information while driving. If the indicators are not visible in daylight or at night, the driver lacks information about vehicle safety systems, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/21V664000 |
|---|---|
| Dodge customer service | 1-800-853-1403 |
| NHTSA recall # | 21V664 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 21V664000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →