Model year record

2021 Jeep Wrangler

15 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,963 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V363000

Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump

Component
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
1,076,999
Reported to NHTSA
2026-06-04
Owners notified
2026-07-09

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.

Safety risk

A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the wiring and electric hydraulic power steering pump, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 21D. The Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 11, 2026.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V741000

Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery

Component
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
320,068
Reported to NHTSA
2025-10-30
Owners notified
2025-12-17

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe and 2022-2026 Grand Cherokee 4Xe vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.

Safety risk

A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the high voltage battery software, and replace the high voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 17, 2025. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a later date. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 68C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 6, 2025. Vehicles that were previously recalled for the same issue under NHTSA Recalls 24V720 and 23V787 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V676000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
46
Reported to NHTSA
2024-09-12
Owners notified
2024-09-26

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The wiring harness for the rearview camera and the center brake light may short circuit, which can disable the rearview camera image and center brake light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 111, "Rear Visibility" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a center brake light that fails to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers replaced the harness for the center brake light and rearview camera and/or the spare tire carrier/harness assembly, as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by January 15, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 77B.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V652000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Component
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
32,863
Reported to NHTSA
2024-09-05
Owners notified
2024-10-03

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."

Safety risk

An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V572000

Power train: manual transmission: control module: software

Component
Power train: manual transmission: control module: software
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
94
Reported to NHTSA
2024-08-01
Owners notified
2024-08-15

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 23V-116. The software for the powertrain control module may cause an engine stall, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 92B. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-116 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V111000

Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system

Component
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
199,143
Reported to NHTSA
2024-02-15
Owners notified
2024-02-29

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. A hybrid control processor (HCP) software error may cause the defrosting and defogging system to be inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."

Safety risk

An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the HCP software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 04B.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V787000

Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery

Component
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
32,125
Reported to NHTSA
2023-11-22
Owners notified
2024-03-07

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.

Safety risk

A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised not to recharge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack software and replace the battery pack assembly if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 89A. This recall is superseded by NHTSA Recall 24V-720.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V263000

Fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump

Component
Fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
45,832
Reported to NHTSA
2023-04-13
Owners notified
2023-10-17

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, and 2022-2023 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail.

Safety risk

Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the HPFP and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 01A.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V191000

Structure: frame and members

Component
Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
35,829
Reported to NHTSA
2023-03-23
Owners notified
2023-04-06

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. A stud on the frame assembly may puncture the fuel tank in a crash, which can result in a fuel leak.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, remove the frame stud and apply paint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 28A.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V116000

Power train: clutch assembly

Component
Power train: clutch assembly
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
69,201
Reported to NHTSA
2023-02-23
Owners notified
2023-11-16

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

Safety risk

Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed from November 16, 2023 through July 25, 2024. Owners may contact (FCA US, LLC) customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 19A. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21V-028. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-028 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V865000

Engine

Component
Engine
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
62,909
Reported to NHTSA
2022-11-23
Owners notified
2022-12-22

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles equipped with 2.0L Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle engines. A loss of communication may cause an engine shutdown.

Safety risk

An engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

There is more than one involved component and calibration software. Updating the calibration software in the Transmission Control Module, Hybrid Control Processor and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor that changes fail safe from shut down to limp home. Dealers will update the transmission control module software, Hybrid Control Processor and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall ZB7.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V767000

Engine

Component
Engine
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
60,413
Reported to NHTSA
2022-10-13
Owners notified
2023-10-17

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall.

Safety risk

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z96.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V766000

Seat belts: pretensioner

Component
Seat belts: pretensioner
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
2,802
Reported to NHTSA
2022-10-13
Owners notified
2022-12-08

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500, Jeep Gladiator, and 2021 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front seat belt retractors may have an improperly welded micro gas generator, which can result in seat belt pretensioner failure.

Safety risk

A seat belt with pretensioner failure may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors. free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z95.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V638000

Back over prevention: display function

Component
Back over prevention: display function
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
7,895
Reported to NHTSA
2022-08-25
Owners notified
2022-10-06

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jeep Wrangler, RAM 1500 and 2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. A radio software error 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 that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA, LLC's number for this recall is Z86.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V028000

Power train: clutch assembly

Component
Power train: clutch assembly
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
42,887
Reported to NHTSA
2021-01-28
Owners notified
2021-03-04

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

Safety risk

Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will add software to reduce engine torque capability when clutch assembly temperatures rise to a level that may damage the inner pressure plate, free of charge." FCA has ordered a stop sale for the affected vehicles as of February 25, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2021.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system40121,385 mi
Steering30320,000 mi
Engine27318,000 mi
Suspension22019,000 mi
Unknown or other1752,097 mi
Power train1729,700 mi
Fuel/propulsion system125
Vehicle speed control599,000 mi
Service brakes316,250 mi
Wheels294,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline2415,000 mi
Structure: body2015 mi
Visibility/wiper15450 mi
Air bags12930 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking11
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control10
Forward collision avoidance: warnings9
Exterior lighting8
Engine and engine cooling652,000 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection5
Seat belts53,000 mi
Seats516,000 mi
Tires5
Visibility442,000 mi
Back over prevention: camera system22,000 mi
Electrical system: propulsion system: charging: cable/cord: accessory2
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery215,000 mi
Firerelated2170,000 mi
Fuel system, diesel246,000 mi
Fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump267,000 mi
Hybrid propulsion system26,700 mi
Lane departure: assist2
Latches/locks/linkages230,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light215,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic228,000 mi
Structure230,000 mi
Structure: interior panels: sun visor214,900 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system257,140 mi
Electrical system: instrument panel: fuel gauge1
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: 120/240 vac electrical system: receptacle1
Power train: automatic transmission14,800 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: internal: clutches/bands1
Steering: linkages1
Tires: sidewall1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1930 mi
Visibility: windshield120,000 mi

The 2020 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 2022 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

PE24024Underhood fires

Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump

RQ24012Loss of Motive Power

Electrical system

EA23001High pressure fuel pump failure

Fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.