The 2013 Dodge Charger Police has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 74,811 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger Police vehicles, 2007-2013 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2013 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2013 RAM 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a 220 amp alternator that may suddenly fail.
Consequence
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator with a revised alternator, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S68.
Complaints by component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
5
ENGINE
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
Total complaints8
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The auxiliary fuel pump module located under rear seat will leak fuel into the cab, causing a strong smell of gasoline after filling up. Gas will actively leak out from pressurization and form a puddle of gas that sits on top of plastic module. This will happen when the vehicle is filled up with…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger police rwd. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would shut off intermittently and the malfunction indicator lamp illuminated. The vehicle was towed back to the police station. An independent mechanic diagnosed that there were melted wires inside the…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger police rwd. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would shut off intermittently and the malfunction indicator lamp illuminated. The vehicle was towed back to the police station. An independent mechanic diagnosed that there were melted wires inside the…”
“While replacing the fuel tank for a crack (of unknown origin) examined the fuel pump. On the side of the pump, inside the tank, a brown heating mark was found in the roof of the pump, where the black and yellow wires pass through the body. This in the same location of where at least 6 other…”
“While inspecting cars, discovered how hot the top of the fuel pump was, unit 252. On inspection of the wiring connection, found scorching in the connector. On 6 other cars this has resulted in a pin hole melt through in the top of the fuel pump allowing gas to escape under the back seat. This is…”
“The wiring harness above the fuel pump became hot enough to begin melting a hole in the top of the fuel tank cover which would have allowed fuel to escape out of the tank, under the back seat, through the electrical connection. This was discovered when gas was smelled in the unit, we will call…”
“Coolant fan is coming apart, going thru radiator. We have several police chargers with this problem. Our fleet is 2009 thru 2015 models. At this time we have this problem on a 2011 and 2013. Surrounding agencies have the same problem.”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger police. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled and the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart until after the battery was recharged. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the battery was charged and the…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open
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…
InvestigationEA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open
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…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 Dodge Charger Police as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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