NHTSA lists 944 complaints for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler, 20 of them mention a crash and 27 mention a fire. 10 complaints mention an injury, with 15 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as JEEP WRANGLER.
Recalls
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15 recalls. Showing the latest 10 of 15.
Date: 2026-06-04. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: 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. (excerpt)
Consequence: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury. (excerpt)
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 (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: Yes.
Date: 2025-10-30. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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. (excerpt)
Consequence: A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury. (excerpt)
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 (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: Yes.
Date: 2024-09-12. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION, EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: 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 De (excerpt)
Consequence: 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. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-09-05. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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: 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: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-08-01. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: 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: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-02-15. Systems: VISIBILITY.
Defect: 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: An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-11-22. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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. (excerpt)
Consequence: A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. (excerpt)
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 t (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: Yes.
Date: 2023-04-13. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
Defect: 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: Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-03-23. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Defect: 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: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-02-23. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: 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. (excerpt)
Consequence: 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. (excerpt)
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 ne (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
1,036 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 312 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 176 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 121 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 106 |
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| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 68 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 68 |
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| STRUCTURE | 61 |
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| VISIBILITY | 61 |
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11037597
Date: 2026-09-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.
SOCKET - DRAG LINK INNER
11037598
Date: 2026-09-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.
SOCKET - DRAG LINK INNER
11037346
Date: 2026-09-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE.
Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
11036762
Date: 2026-08-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Turbocharger Kit Please note that many turbo components are serviceable separately and full turbo replacement may not be required. If the turbo is being inspected for: Noise/Rattle: Inspect heat shield fasteners for looseness and check the wastegate actuator/linkage for binding. The actuator kit is
11036281
Date: 2026-08-12. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: STRUCTURE.
D-25-15 Rev. C Aluminum Filiform Corrosion Warranty Policy and Vehicle Digital Imaging (VDI) Pre-Approval Process - ALL Vehicles
11036282
Date: 2026-08-12. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: STRUCTURE.
ID-25-11 Rev. C Aluminum Filiform Corrosion Warranty Policy and Vehicle Digital Imaging (VDI) Pre-Approval Process - ALL Vehicles
11036183
Date: 2026-08-06. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
EMISSION RECALL a NORTH AMERICA Check Engine/Malfunction Indicator Lamp 16C The instrument panel cluster on about 32,587 of the above vehicles may have an inoperable check engine/malfunction indicator lamp (CEL/MIL). (JT) vehicles: CEL/MIL and cargo lamp indicator function are swapped.
11035077
Date: 2026-07-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
CORE a HEATER
11035078
Date: 2026-07-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
CORE a HEATER
11034912
Date: 2026-06-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
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