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2021 Dodge Durango recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Dodge Durango. The most recent was reported on August 13, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: DURANGO.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2021 Dodge Durango, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V528000August 13, 2026Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate
24V436000June 13, 2024Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
23V115000February 23, 2023Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate
22V284000April 28, 2022Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
22V154000March 14, 2022Steering › Rack And Pinion
22V140000March 10, 2022Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
21V842000October 28, 2021Structure › Body
21V280000April 22, 2021Air Bags › Critical Fasteners

Systems involved: Structure (3) · Air Bags (1) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Steering (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V528000Manufacturer no. 61D

Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate

Report received by NHTSA
August 13, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
74,578 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2021 Dodge Durango
July 13, 2020 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
DURANGO

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, possibly resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.

Safety risk

A damaged rear spoiler may detach and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace or repair the spoiler and align the liftgate as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 10, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 61D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 21V842 or 23V115. Vehicles repaired under the prior recalls will need the new repair completed.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V528000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V436000Manufacturer no. 66B, 79B

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
June 13, 2024
Owner notification
July 9, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,033,433 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
DURANGO

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V436000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V115000Manufacturer no. 20A

Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate

Report received by NHTSA
February 23, 2023
Owner notification
March 9, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
139,019 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
DURANGO

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.

Safety risk

A damaged rear spoiler can detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the rear spoiler, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 20A. This recall is an expansion of recall number 21V-842.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V115000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V284000Manufacturer no. Z31

Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)

Report received by NHTSA
April 28, 2022
Owner notification
June 23, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,308 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
DURANGO

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee WK, 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may stick open, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.

Safety risk

An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the EGR valve assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z31.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V284000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V154000Manufacturer no. Z18

Steering › Rack And Pinion

Report received by NHTSA
March 14, 2022
Owner notification
May 12, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
931 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
DURANGO

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango and 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The steering gear rack bar may have been insufficiently hardened during manufacturing, possibly allowing it to bind within the steering rack, and resulting in difficulty steering or a loss of steering control.

Safety risk

Difficulty steering, or a loss of steering control, can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 12, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-852-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z18.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V154000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V140000Manufacturer no. Z20

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Report received by NHTSA
March 10, 2022
Owner notification
March 29, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
370,437 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
DURANGO

Components: Electronic Stability Control (ESC); Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 2500 and 2021-2022 Dodge Durango vehicles, and 2019-2022 3500 cab chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from illuminating during certain conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Safety risk

An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z20.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V140000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V842000Manufacturer no. Y73

Structure › Body

Report received by NHTSA
October 28, 2021
Owner notification
December 21, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
4,837 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
DURANGO

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Durango vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.

Safety risk

A damaged rear spoiler could detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the rear spoiler, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y73.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V842000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V280000Manufacturer no. Y16

Air Bags › Critical Fasteners

Report received by NHTSA
April 22, 2021
Owner notification
May 7, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,721 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
DURANGO

Components: Air Bags › Critical Fasteners; Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Durango vehicles. The Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) fastener may be loose or missing.

Safety risk

A loose or missing fastener may cause the side curtain air bag to deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will tighten or replace the fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were sent on May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y16.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V280000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: August 13, 2026.