Jeep Wrangler recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 33 safety recalls naming the Jeep Wrangler, launched from 1995 to 2026. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Jeep Wrangler recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 33
- 1995 to 2026
- Latest recall
- 20 March 2026
- R/2026/135
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Jeep Wrangler recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
Passenger airbag inflator
R/2026/135, launched 20 March 2026
Defect: Passenger air bag may deploy incorrectly if activated.
Remedy: Replace the passenger air bag inflator.
Passenger airbag inflator
R/2026/130, launched 20 March 2026
Defect: In the event that the airbag is activated excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the vehicle occupants and / or in worst cases a fatality. The concern is caused by moisture in the air getting past faulty seals and being absorbed by the pyrotechnic biscuits in the inflator. As a result it is more likely to occur sooner in areas of high humidity and high temperature difference.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the passenger front air bag module which includes the inflator.
2018-2022 Jeep Wrangler Check Engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp Incorrect operation and warning
R/2026/060, launched 2 March 2026, 1,450 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may not function as intended in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). This condition will not affect emissions. However in the event of an emission issue that would require illumination of the MIL the driver may not be alerted due to the MIL not illuminating.
Remedy: Install updated software.
2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler and 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV vehicles. High voltage battery.
R/2026/029, launched 16 February 2026. Also covers the Grand Cherokee
Defect: On affected vehicles the High Voltage (HV) battery may have been built with a battery pack which contains cells which are susceptible to separator damage which combined with other complex interactions within the cells may lead to a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Reprogram the battery pack control module with modified software and check and if necessary replace the HV Battery.
Warning chime does not cancel
R/2025/285, launched 21 August 2025, 425 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles equipped with traffic sign recognition software the traffic sign speed limit warning chime may not cancel as intended and may not display an image of the traffic sign. This does not comply with the regulations.
Remedy: Install updated instrument panel software.
2023 Jeep Wrangler steering column control module (SCCM) internal failure
R/2024/331, launched 13 September 2024, 13 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Affected vehicles may have a Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) that may have been built with an insufficient weld between an internal flexible flat cable (FFC) and busbar. This may prevent deployment of the driver airbag resulting in increased risk of injury to the driver in a crash
Remedy: Inspect and if necessary replace the Steering Column Control Module.
Jeep Wrangler 2016 (JK) Airbag clockspring
R/2024/287, launched 22 August 2024, 187 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On certain vehicles the steering wheel airbag clock spring may have been built with a design that can allow dust or dirt to enter the mechanism when exposed to certain environmental conditions.
Remedy: Replacement of the steering wheel airbag clock spring.
Windscreen defrost
R/2024/159, launched 30 May 2024. Also covers the Grand Cherokee
Defect: Affected vehicles may have been built with incorrectly programmed Hybrid Control Processor (HCP) software which may result in a disabled windscreen defrost system under certain conditions.
Remedy: Update the hybrid control Processor (HCP) software.
THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE CONNECTOR MAY CRACK
R/2021/378, launched 10 November 2021, 229 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The fuel supply line connector may crack.
Remedy: Inspect the date code on the fuel line tag. If the date falls within the specified range replace the line. If the tag is missing replace the line.
THE STATUTORY PLATE LABEL MAYBE MISSING THE WHOLE VEHICLE TYPE APPROVAL NUMBER FOR THE EUROPEAN MARKET
R/2021/328, launched 20 October 2021, 314 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The statutory plate label maybe missing the Whole Vehicle Type Approval (WVTA) number for the European market.
Remedy: : Replace the statutory plate label with a new statutory plate label containing the WVTA number.
THE STATUTORY PLATE LABEL MAY BE MISSING THE WHOLE VEHICLE TYPE APPROVAL (WVTA) NUMBER
R/2021/089, launched 13 April 2021, 77 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The statutory plate label maybe missing the Whole Vehicle Type Approval (WVTA) number.
Remedy: Replace the statutory plate Label with a new statutory plate label containing the WVTA number.
THE TRANSMISSION HARNESS MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER
R/2020/169, launched 29 October 2020, 547 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Insufficient clearance between transmission harness and catalytic convertor.
Remedy: Inspect the transmission wiring harness reposition harness or replace if heat damaged.
THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE WITH THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER
R/2020/028, launched 28 February 2020, 664 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Insufficient clearance for the transmission wiring harness
Remedy: Inspect the harness for damage and replace if necessary.
THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT MAY CONTAIN A LOOSE NUT
R/2019/143, launched 24 May 2019, 881 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The steering intermediate shaft may contain a loose foreign nut in the cardan joint boot.
Remedy: Replacement of the steering intermediate shaft on the affected vehicles.
BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION
R/2018/081, launched 6 April 2018, 22 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The brake lamp switch may malfunction which can be identified by a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination an audible chime and the brake lights will be illuminated. A malfunctioning brake switch could allow the vehicle to be shifted out of PARK without the brake pedal being depressed and could cause the rear brake lamps to be continuously illuminated. Being able to shift a vehicle out of PARK when the brake pedal is not depressed (and the ignition is in the RUN mode) and/or having the rear brake lamps continuously illuminated could cause a vehicle to crash without prior warning.
Remedy: Replace the brake lamp switch.
Passenger Airbag inflator
R/2018/068, launched 19 March 2018
Defect: The front passenger airbag inflator (PAB) may contain propellant that could possibly degrade over a period of time. This may cause metal fragments to pass through the air bag and into the vehicle interior at high speed which may result in injury to vehicle occupants in the event of a deployment event.
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the inflator assembly.
AIRBAG CIRCUIT MAY BE COMPROMISED
R/2017/042, launched 31 March 2017, 1,306 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The driver' s airbag clockspring may ingest dust. This may cause the airbag warning light to illuminate. It may also affect the air bag operation in the event of a collision.
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the air bag clock spring steering wheel back cover and steering column shrouds.
AIRBAG AND/OR PRETENSIONER MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY IN A COLLISION
R/2016/280, launched 23 December 2016, 235 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The front impact sensor wire(s) may become detached during a crash event before the ‘impact signal’ is recorded by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). This may affect deployment of airbags and/or operation of pretensioners.
Remedy: On affected vehicles the existing front end module wiring harness must be modified then routed and secured to a new location.
AIRBAG CIRCUIT MAY BE COMPROMISED
R/2016/208, launched 12 October 2016, 2,165 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The driver' s airbag clockspring may ingest dust. This may cause the airbag warning light to illuminate. It may also affect the air bag operation in the event of a collision.
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the air bag clock spring steering wheel back cover and steering column shrouds.
UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT
R/2015/192, launched 6 November 2015, 988 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Cherokee, Dodge Viper
Defect: The clutch interlock switch may be faulty. This could allow starting of the engine without depressing the clutch pedal and with the transmission engaged.
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the clutch interlock switch.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL MAY BECOME DISABLED
R/2015/073, launched 24 April 2015, 1,069 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) may experience electrical interference (static) in the SCCM printed circuit board communication circuit. This unintended electrical interference (static) can cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) to become disabled and the ESC warning lamp to illuminate. A loss of ESC function during certain driving conditions could cause a crash without warning.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and reprogramme the Steering Column Control Module.
RISK OF FIRE
R/2015/074, launched 21 April 2015, 2,348 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The power side view mirrors may experience a loss of right and/or left heated power mirror function. This is due to corrosion caused water may travelling along the heated power mirror wiring harness and into the heated power mirror electrical connector(s). This corrosion inside the forms a resistive bridge between the power and ground electrical terminals and could cause a fire without warning.
Remedy: On affected vehicles relocate the power feed electrical terminal for the heated power mirrors to a separate electrical connector and add a water shield.
TOW BAR MAY DETACH
R/2011/024, launched 8 April 2011, 1,064 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Vehicles fitted with a MOPAR brand tow bar there is a possibility the tow bar may allow the towed vehicle to become detached from the tow vehicle. This may result in a loss of control and a crash without warning.
Remedy: Repair is to replace the cross tube and all associated mountings. Most vehicles will not have this type of tow bar fitted.
BRAKES MAY FAIL
R/2010/225, launched 18 March 2011, 1,291 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Front inner fender liners may detach or sag allowing fender liner to contact brake pipes. Continuous fender liner contact with the brake pipes could result in a hydraulic leak and reduce brake performance. This loss in brake performance could cause a crash without warning.
Remedy: Modify and refit fender liners securing clips. If required renew brake pipes.
FIRE MAY OCCUR
R/2010/041, launched 23 April 2010, 25 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Under certain driving conditions the transmission fluid may overheat. Continuous operations under these conditions may cause the fluid to boil over and come into contact with hot exhaust and engine components which might lead to an under bonnet fire.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to reprogramme the cabin compartment computer to add a transmission temperature warning feature. An addendum will also be added to the Owner's Manual.
MANUFACTURERS WEIGHT LABEL IS INCORRECT
R/2009/030, launched 5 May 2009, 107 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It has been identified that during manufacturer an incorrect label indicating the maximum gross (GCW) carrying weight was installed. The current label indicates a maximum GCW of 6085 kg however the vehicle was certified to 6005 kg only.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject label replaced with one indicting the correct GCW.
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE MAY ALLOW A MOMENTARY DELAY IN BRAKE APPLICATION.
R/2007/158, launched 15 February 2008, 9,427 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Commander, Grand Cherokee, Nitro
Defect: It has been established that the software programmed into the electronic brake control module (EBC) may permit a momentary delay in brake application when coasting uphill during certain conditions.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the EBC reprogrammed.
UNDERBONNET FIRE CONCERN
R/2002/061, launched 29 November 2002, 1,651 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Grand Cherokee
Defect: Debris may accumulate on the exhaust manifold. This could lead to an under bonnet fire.
Remedy: Install an intake/exhaust manifold debris shield.
IGNITION SWITCH MAY SHORT CIRCUIT
R/2002/045, launched 29 November 2002, 265 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The ignition switch may short circuit in the presence of water and impurities. This could cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Recall vehicles and replace ignition switch.
INACCURATE INDICATION OF FUEL TANK CONTENTS
R/1998/070, launched 1 February 1999, 9,206 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Cherokee, Grand Cherokee
Defect: The fuel tank level sending unit may cause the fuel gauge to display an inaccurate fuel level. As a result the vehicle may run out of fuel when the gauge still indicates that there is fuel remaining in the tank.
Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and fit a quality assured fuel tank sender unit.
BRAKE BOOSTER DIAPHRAGM MAY SPLIT
R/1998/036, launched 22 June 1998, 157 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Cherokee
Defect: The brake booster diaphragm on affected vehicles may split or rupture causing a loss of brake power assistance. This can result in increased effort being required at the brake pedal.
Remedy: Recall the affected range of vehicles examine the power brake booster and replace if necessary.
FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELTS ADJUSTABLE ANCHORS MAY HAVE INADEQUATE STRENGTH
R/1998/043, launched 15 June 1998, 20 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Cherokee
Defect: The front shoulder belt adjustable anchors on affected vehicles may have been improperly manufactured and could have inadequate strength. An anchor with inadequate strength may allow the front shoulder belt to separate from the anchor under certain accident conditions.
Remedy: To correct this condition both front shoulder belt adjustable anchors must be replaced.
LEAKAGE OF FUEL FROM TANK AREA
R/1995/029, launched 4 April 1995, 647 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The fuel tank sending unit gasket may crack resulting in the potential for fuel leakage.
Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for straightening of the sending unit flange and the fitment of a new gasket.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Jeep Wrangler, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Jeep dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.