2026 Jeep Gladiator Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2026 Jeep Gladiator, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2026 Jeep Gladiator
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Camera (back over prevention)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and…
Remedy: Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at…
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Wheels
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The walls for the steel wheels may be too thin, allowing them to crack or detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steel wheels and valve stems, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at…
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2026 Jeep Gladiator have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While stopped in active traffic at a red light on August 31, 2026, the vehicle suffered an unexpected, complete electrical failure and sudden total loss of motive power. The digital instrument cluster”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 4, 2026 · Electrical system
“My husband parked this car in my driveway at 8:15 pm. Our security cameras show a spark under the car at 8:35. By 8:42 the front half of the car was completely engulfed in flames. The front half of th”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 29, 2026 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2026 Jeep Gladiator (Gladiator 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 17 / 22 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 8-spd |
Compare Jeep Gladiator model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Jeep Gladiator model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 1969 Jeep Gladiator | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 Jeep Gladiator | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 Jeep Gladiator | 7 | 483 |
| 2021 Jeep Gladiator | 8 | 292 |
| 2022 Jeep Gladiator | 8 | 120 |
| 2023 Jeep Gladiator | 6 | 57 |
| 2024 Jeep Gladiator | 2 | 23 |
| 2025 Jeep Gladiator | 1 | 15 |
| 2026 Jeep Gladiator | 2 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2026 Jeep Gladiator
How do I know if my 2026 Jeep Gladiator has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2026 Jeep Gladiator; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Jeep dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 26V456000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Jeep models
- Grand Cherokee29,093 complaints
- Wrangler15,984 complaints
- Cherokee14,838 complaints
- Liberty8,881 complaints
- Compass3,705 complaints
- Patriot2,790 complaints
- Commander2,752 complaints
- Renegade2,202 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.