Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2011 Dodge Challenger owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I had the dealership fix a recall (N9C07) for the passenger seat wiring harness connector for the passenger side airbag a while back. My airbag warning lamp turned on recently and my mechanic told me it was that same issue that the recall was supposed to fix. I was told by the dealer that since this was replaced once already, they refused to replace it again. This is a major safety concern if the passenger side airbag does not deploy correctly. It is outrageous that their part is malfunctioning at no fault of my own and they refuse to fix it.
My vehicle was inspected for recall 13V-118, however the part was not replaced and is now having intermittent electrical issues, disconnecting the air bag system. I would like to have the vehicle re-inspected under this same recall and the problem corrected.
Read an air bag code that is B1CD2 which I think is park of the air bag wiring harness that was recalled on similar models and year but doesn't seem to have been on mine. I just want to know if this would be part of that recall?
The wires/connector for the front passenger side airbag sensor are located under the front passenger side seat. However, the wires and connection fitting easily become either disconnected or fouled with grime (as reported by the dealer) so as to cause the system to take the passenger side airbag offline. When this happens and a person is sitting in the seat, it flashes the warning light on the dash that the airbag is not operable. This has happened and been repaired at least twice before if not three times, and the airbag warning light came on yet gain this morning. I have had repairs on this same system alone twice since November 2015, and here we have yet a third failure of the exact same system, exact same part, exact some coupler, within 6 or 7 months. …
I was returning to work from lunch and I was driving south in the company parking lot going no faster than 5-10 MPH. I started to make a right turn into a parking space so that I could back into the parking space directly behind it. As I started to make the turn I took my foot off the gas and placed it on the brake so I could come to a complete stop before I backed up into the space behind me. As I had my foot on the brake the car accelerated on its own and because I had no time to react the car plowed through a tree, some heavy vegetation and down an embankment. There was significant damage to the front of the car, as a result of the impact with the tree, which caused the entire bumper to fall off and destroyed. Yet, the airbags, which were recalled and already "serviced" once before, never deployed.
Air bag light continues to come on and off, signaling my air bags are not working when the light is on. I found online that Chrysler recalled 2011-2013 Dodge challengers in 2013 for this exact issue, however when I brought my car to a Dodge dealer, they say my VIN is not in the system for a recall. Because it's not in the system as a recall, I am to pay out of pocket? This is a serious safety issue that could cause a fatality if I am in a wreck while the light is on. Chrysler should honor their consumers' safety and handle this before something happens. I found on forums that many Challenger owners have had the same experience. See link below to recall info. Http://www.lemonauto.com/complaints/daimler_chrysler/dodge_challenger.htm.
My 2011 Dodge Challenger was in a head on accident. The impact push the motor under the dash, cracked the transmission, crumbled the front of the car almost to the windshield. The Challenger has an air bag on the seat, well that air bag; nor the air bag on the windshield pillar or the steering wheel or passenger air bag deploy. Not only did the air bags fail, but the seat belt did not lock to restrain a person from avoiding injury. This is my second Challenger, my first Challenger had a bad paint job and this one could of cost me my life. I have the vehicle, awaiting for Dodge to inspection the defects. It has been 5 days and I have yet to hear from Dodge nor are my calls being returned.
Smart glass op is bad in my car and my battery had to be replace after Chrysler Jeep in modesto calf fixed my alternator recall it took two daysfor repair the air bag recall they fixed light is still on Smart glass acting up after every recall repair attempted ...this whole call should be replaced big head ace I was lied to by the dealership I was told a lifetime of warranty not true lots of problem stress my window goes up/down by itselfwill not stop please recall this car in total I payed over 39000 for head ace window will not stop no securty draing my battery payed 212.00 for a new one window will not stop
NHTSA recall number 13v-118, recall date 4/17/2013, manufacturer recall number n07. The front seat airbag wiring electrical connectors May have an intermittent electrical connection. If an intermittent electrical connection exists during a side impact the front seat airbag located at the outboard side of seatback May not deploy as intended. This could cause additional injury to front seat occupants during a side impact collision. The front seat airbag wire harness for both front seats must be inspected and replaced if necessary. Recall status: recall incomplete
The air bag light on my 2011 Challenger keeps coming on for no reason . I found on line that they were being recalled for faulty wiring connecters on the passenger and driver side seat air bags . I contacted the dealer and they told me I had to wait for a recall notice and I have not gotten one . I contacted Chrysler and they tell me to get it fix and pay for it my self because the recall is VIN specific . If they no there is a problem with faulty parts ,I think they should have to take care of it no charge.
Related recalls
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa,…
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab…
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company.
Air bags
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured April 11, 2011, through December 14, 2011.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace both driver and passenger seat airbag wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.
NHTSA investigations
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited.
Airbag complaints in other Challenger years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2011 Dodge Challenger?
NHTSA has 35 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 Dodge Challenger, 18% of the model year's 193 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2011 Dodge Challenger airbag problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 19V-018 (inflator module, Jan 15, 2019); NHTSA recall 18V-021 (inflator module, Jan 9, 2018); NHTSA recall 16V-352 (inflator module, May 24, 2016). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2011 Dodge Challenger airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 44,000 miles, and 37% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 0 fires and 4 injuries to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.