The most serious Chrysler 300 recalls are air bag inflator campaigns: 2005–2010 driver inflators (15V-313) and 2005–2015 passenger inflators (16V-352, 18V-021, 19V-018), several with do-not-drive warnings. Later cars have recalls for 2018–2021 curtain air bags, 2011–2014 alternators and the 2012–2014 monostable shifter.
CarWhere lists 11 documented 300 issues, including 11 NHTSA safety recalls, each with affected years, powertrains, symptoms, pre-purchase checks and a source. Recall entries come from NHTSA's recall dataset on the DOT open-data portal, which may not list every campaign, so run the specific VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup.
Second generation 300 problems (2011–2023)
Passenger frontal air bag inflator may explode — do not drive (recalls 18V-021, 19V-018) (2009–2015)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2011–2023) – 2009–2015
- Years:
- 2009–2015
- Powertrain:
- All
Two more inflator campaigns: 18V-021 covers about 328,177 vehicles across those models, including 2009–2013 Chrysler 300s in certain states, and 19V-018 covers about 1,413,222 vehicles across those models, including 2010–2015 300s. Owners are told not to drive until dealers replace the passenger inflator.
Symptoms
- No warning sign before a crash; the only way to know is the recall record
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the inflator replacement is complete
- If the recall is open, do not drive the car until the repair is done; dealers replace the inflator free
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order
NHTSA recall: 18V021 (2018-01) · 328,177 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [5][6][2]
Side curtain air bag inflators may rupture (recall 24V-198) (2018–2021)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2011–2023) – 2018–2021
- Years:
- 2018–2021
- Powertrain:
- All
The right and left side curtain air bag inflators in about 284,982 2018–2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 cars may rupture because of a manufacturing defect. Dealers replace both curtain air bags; owner letters began February 20, 2025.
Symptoms
- No warning sign before a crash; the only way to know is the recall record
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 24V198 (2024-03) · 284,982 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [7][2]
Monostable shifter: car may roll away out of Park (recall 16V-240) (2012–2014)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2011–2023) – 2012–2014
- Years:
- 2012–2014
- Powertrain:
- 8-speed automatic models
2012–2014 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger cars with the 8-speed and monostable gear selector, plus 2014–2015 Jeep Grand Cherokees, may not warn the driver who opens the door while the car is not in Park. The campaign covers about 811,290 vehicles across those models; dealers update the software.
Symptoms
- Driver can exit with the transmission still in gear
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 16V240 (2016-04) · 811,290 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [8][2]
Alternator may fail and stall the engine (recalls 14V-634, 17V-435) (2011–2014)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2011–2023) – 2011–2014
- Years:
- 2011–2014
- Powertrain:
- 3.6L Pentastar V6 and 5.7L HEMI V8
Recall 14V-634 covers about 435,081 2011–2014 vehicles across those models with the 3.6L engine and 160-amp alternator, which may suddenly fail and stall the engine. Recall 17V-435 (about 442,214 vehicles) covers 3.6L and 5.7L cars with electro-hydraulic power steering and adds a possible alternator short-circuit fire risk. Dealers inspect and replace alternators.
Symptoms
- Sudden stall without warning
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 14V634 (2014-10) · 435,081 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [9][10][2]
AWD front driveshaft bolts may loosen (recall 17V-097) (2014–2017)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2011–2023) – 2014–2017
- Years:
- 2014–2017
- Powertrain:
- AWD models
On about 69,298 2014–2017 AWD Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger cars, the front driveshaft bolts may loosen and let the driveshaft disconnect, causing a loss of power. Dealers replace all eight bolts.
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 17V097 (2017-02) · 69,298 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [12][2]
Seat side air bag wiring crimps (recall 13V-118) (2011–2012)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2011–2023) – 2011–2012
- Years:
- 2011–2012
- Powertrain:
- All
Improperly sized crimps in the seat side air bag wiring of about 119,497 2011–2012 Chrysler 300, Challenger and Charger cars may cause the side air bags to malfunction. Dealers replace both seat air bag harnesses.
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 13V118 (2013-04) · 119,497 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [13][2]
Windshield may not be properly bonded (recall 21V-516) (2020–2021)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2011–2023) – 2020–2021
- Years:
- 2020–2021
- Powertrain:
- All
On about 21,258 2020–2021 Challenger, Charger and Chrysler 300 cars, the windshield may not be properly bonded and could detach in a crash. Dealers replace the windshield urethane.
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 21V516 (2021-07) · 21,258 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [14][2]
TPMS sensor batteries may fail early (recalls 22V-504, 22V-808) (2022)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (2011–2023) – 2022
- Years:
- 2022
- Powertrain:
- All
Tire pressure sensor batteries may fail prematurely on 2022 Challenger, Charger and Chrysler 300 cars. Recall 22V-504 covers about 52,340 vehicles and the 22V-808 expansion about 44,212. Dealers inspect and replace sensors as needed.
Symptoms
- TPMS warning light stays on
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 22V504 (2022-07) · 52,340 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [15][16][2]
First generation 300 problems (2005–2010)
Driver frontal air bag inflator may rupture — do not drive (recall 15V-313) (2005–2010)
Safety recall- Generation:
- First generation (2005–2010) – 2005–2010
- Years:
- 2005–2010
- Powertrain:
- All
The driver frontal air bag inflator in 2005–2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S and SRT8 models can absorb moisture over time and rupture in a crash, throwing metal fragments. The campaign covers about 4,077,169 vehicles across those FCA models, and owners are told not to drive until the inflator is replaced.
Symptoms
- No warning sign before a crash; the only way to know is the recall record
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the inflator replacement is complete
- If the recall is open, do not drive the car until the repair is done; dealers replace the inflator free
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order
NHTSA recall: 15V313 (2015-05) · 4,077,169 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [1][2]
Passenger frontal air bag inflator may rupture — do not drive (recalls 16V-352, 14V-770) (2005–2012)
Safety recall- Generation:
- First generation (2005–2010) – 2005–2012
- Years:
- 2005–2012
- Powertrain:
- All
Passenger frontal air bag inflators can rupture after long exposure to heat and humidity. Recall 16V-352 covers about 4,648,270 vehicles across those FCA models, including 2005–2012 Chrysler 300s in listed states, with owners told not to drive until repaired. It supersedes 14V-770, which covered 2005 300, 300C and 300 SRT8 cars in high-humidity states.
Symptoms
- No warning sign before a crash; the only way to know is the recall record
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the inflator replacement is complete
- If the recall is open, do not drive the car until the repair is done; dealers replace the inflator free
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order
NHTSA recall: 16V352 (2016-05) · 4,648,270 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [3][4][2]
Ignition key may stick and switch off the engine (recall 14V-567) (2008)
Safety recall- Generation:
- First generation (2005–2010) – 2008
- Years:
- 2008
- Powertrain:
- All
On certain 2008 Chrysler 300s built May 2007 to May 2008, the key fob may not return to ON after starting and can later move to ACCESSORY or OFF while driving, shutting off the engine and disabling air bags, power steering and power brakes. The campaign covers about 292,798 vehicles across those models; dealers replace the ignition switch and key fobs.
Symptoms
- Key sticks between START and ON
- Engine shuts off while driving
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 14V567 (2014-09) · 292,798 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [11][2]