2021 Jeep Wrangler: recalls and complaints

NHTSA advisory: park outsideCampaign 26V363000. NHTSA received the report on 4 Jun 2026. 1,076,999 units. Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Pump

Remedy of campaign 26V363000, in the NHTSA record

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.

NHTSA advisory: park outsideCampaign 25V741000. NHTSA received the report on 30 Oct 2025. 320,068 units. Electrical System / Propulsion System / Traction Battery

Remedy of campaign 25V741000, in the NHTSA record

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.

1 more campaign has an NHTSA advisory. The recall campaigns section shows each one.

Park-outside advisory: A mark on a recall campaign in the NHTSA recall file. This site shows the mark as NHTSA sets it.

NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler. The newest campaign is 26V363000. NHTSA received the report on 4 Jun 2026. The NHTSA record gives the component Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Pump. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 3 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

15 campaigns, newest first. 1,989,106 units in total.

26V3630004 Jun 2026Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / PumpAdvisory
25V74100030 Oct 2025Electrical System / Propulsion System / Traction BatteryAdvisory
24V67600012 Sep 2024Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
24V6520005 Sep 2024Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
24V5720001 Aug 2024Power Train / Manual Transmission / Control Module / Software
24V11100015 Feb 2024Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System
23V78700022 Nov 2023Electrical System / Propulsion System / Traction BatteryAdvisory
23V26300013 Apr 2023Fuel System, Diesel / Delivery / Fuel Pump
23V19100023 Mar 2023Structure / Frame and Members
23V11600023 Feb 2023Power Train / Clutch Assembly
22V86500023 Nov 2022Engine
22V76600013 Oct 2022Seat Belts / Pretensioner
22V76700013 Oct 2022Engine
22V63800025 Aug 2022Back Over Prevention / Display Function
21V02800028 Jan 2021Power Train / Clutch Assembly

26V363000Received 4 Jun 2026. 1,076,999 units.
Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / PumpPark-outside advisory
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Manufacturer campaign number 21D. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Jul 2026.
25V741000Received 30 Oct 2025. 320,068 units.
Electrical System / Propulsion System / Traction BatteryPark-outside advisory
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Manufacturer campaign number 68C. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Dec 2025.
24V676000Received 12 Sep 2024. 46 units.
Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Manufacturer campaign number 77B. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Sep 2024.
24V652000Received 5 Sep 2024. 32,863 units.
Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Manufacturer campaign number 30B. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Oct 2024.
24V572000Received 1 Aug 2024. 94 units.
Power Train / Manual Transmission / Control Module / Software
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Manufacturer campaign number 92B. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Aug 2024.
24V111000Received 15 Feb 2024. 199,143 units.
Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Manufacturer campaign number 04B. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Feb 2024.
23V787000Received 22 Nov 2023. 32,125 units.
Electrical System / Propulsion System / Traction BatteryPark-outside advisory
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Manufacturer campaign number B9A. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Mar 2024.
23V263000Received 13 Apr 2023. 45,832 units.
Fuel System, Diesel / Delivery / Fuel Pump
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Manufacturer campaign number 01A. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Oct 2023.
23V191000Received 23 Mar 2023. 35,829 units.
Structure / Frame and Members
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Manufacturer campaign number 28A. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Apr 2023.
23V116000Received 23 Feb 2023. 69,201 units.
Power Train / Clutch Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Manufacturer campaign number 19A. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Nov 2023.
22V865000Received 23 Nov 2022. 62,909 units.
Engine
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Manufacturer campaign number ZB7. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Dec 2022.
22V766000Received 13 Oct 2022. 2,802 units.
Seat Belts / Pretensioner
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A seat belt with pretensioner failure may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Manufacturer campaign number Z95. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Dec 2022.
22V767000Received 13 Oct 2022. 60,413 units.
Engine
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Manufacturer campaign number Z96. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Oct 2023.
22V638000Received 25 Aug 2022. 7,895 units.
Back Over Prevention / Display Function
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Manufacturer campaign number Z86. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Oct 2022.
21V028000Received 28 Jan 2021. 42,887 units.
Power Train / Clutch Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Manufacturer campaign number Y01. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Mar 2021.

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2021 Jeep Wrangler
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
PE24024	Preliminary evaluation	Underhood fires	Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Pump	6 Sep 2024	24 Sep 2026	26V363
RQ24012	Recall query	Loss of Motive Power	Electrical System	5 Jul 2024	Open
EA23001	Engineering analysis	High pressure fuel pump failure	Fuel System, Diesel / Delivery / Fuel Pump	17 Mar 2023	Open	24V957

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

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A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Official channels

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NHTSA page of the 2021 Jeep WranglerThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2021 Jeep Wrangler: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/jeep/wrangler/2021/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 15 May 2019
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler?: 1,989,106 units in 15 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Jeep Wrangler have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 92 recall campaigns for the Jeep Wrangler, model years 1986 to 2026. 15 of them name the 2021 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler open?: 2 investigations have no closing date in the NHTSA file, of 3 that name this model year.