2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE
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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Pump (steering) Park outside
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.
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…
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Traction battery (electrical system)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
Remedy: This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V741. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, and not to…
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Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. After reaching 13,342 miles, the odometer will no longer display vehicle mileage. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster (IPC) software on vehicles with less than 13,342 miles, and replace the IPC on vehicles in which the mileage is not displayed, free of charge. Owner notification letters…
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 42,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V741000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. T”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 11, 2025 · Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 24, 2025 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler (Wrangler 2dr 4WD, Wrangler 4dr 4WD, Wrangler 4dr 4xe, Wrangler 4dr EcoDiesel 4WD, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14–25 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 13–22 / 17–29 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Premium, Regular, Regular Gas and Electricity |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6/8 cyl, 2/3/3.6/6.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 8-spd; Manual 6-spd |
Compare Jeep Wrangler 4XE model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Jeep Wrangler 4XE model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 2020 Jeep Wrangler 4XE | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE | 3 | 4 |
| 2022 Jeep Wrangler 4XE | 2 | 3 |
| 2023 Jeep Wrangler 4XE | 3 | 4 |
| 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE | 4 | 216 |
| 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4XE | 3 | 9 |
Checking a specific 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE
How do I know if my 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE; 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 21V949000).
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.