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2021 Jeep Wrangler Recalls, Complaints & Specs

15 safety recalls list the 2021 Jeep Wrangler, and owners have filed 945 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.

15
safety recalls
945
owner complaints to NHTSA
20 / 27
complaints citing a crash / fire
14–25
MPG combined (EPA)

15 safety recalls for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Pump (steering) Park outside

    NHTSA 26V363000 Reported 1,076,999 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

    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…

  2. Traction battery (electrical system) Park outside

    NHTSA 25V741000 Reported 320,068 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

    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.

    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,…

  3. Camera (back over prevention) and brake lights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 24V676000 Reported 46 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

    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…

    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…

  4. Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)

    NHTSA 24V652000 Reported 32,863 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

    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."

    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…

  5. Software (power train)

    NHTSA 24V572000 Reported 94 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

    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.

    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…

  6. Defroster/defogger/hvac system (visibility)

    NHTSA 24V111000 Reported 199,143 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

    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,…

    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.

  7. Traction battery (electrical system) Park outside

    NHTSA 23V787000 Reported 32,125 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

    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.

    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…

  8. Fuel pump (fuel system)

    NHTSA 23V263000 Reported 45,832 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

    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.

    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…

  9. Frame and members (structure)

    NHTSA 23V191000 Reported 35,829 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

    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.

    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.…

  10. Clutch assembly (power train)

    NHTSA 23V116000 Reported 69,201 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

    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.

    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…

  11. Engine

    NHTSA 22V865000 Reported 62,909 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

    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.

    Remedy: 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…

  12. Pretensioner (seat belts)

    NHTSA 22V766000 Reported 2,802 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

    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.

    Remedy: 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…

  13. Engine and fuel pump (fuel system)

    NHTSA 22V767000 Reported 60,413 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

    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.

    Remedy: 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…

  14. Display function (back over prevention)

    NHTSA 22V638000 Reported 7,895 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

    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."

    Remedy: 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.

  15. Clutch assembly (power train)

    NHTSA 21V028000 Reported 42,887 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

    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.

    Remedy: 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…

945 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler have filed 945 complaints with NHTSA; 20 describe a crash and 27 describe a fire. Reports cite 15 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 25,960 miles. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 231 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“In electric mode vehicle loses battery power (at 25% power draw)and several seconds later starts the gas engine to compensate. It does this at least once within every full charge (about 28 miles)-usua”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 6, 2026 · Power train

“After application of the most recent battery recall/Software update, 68C, the vehicle operates differently than it previously did. In fact, it now nearly stalls while climbing a hill to my home when t”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 2, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system

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.

Combined14–25 mpg
City / Highway13–22 / 17–29
FuelDiesel, Premium, Regular, Regular Gas and Electricity
EPA classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engine4/6/8 cyl, 2/3/3.6/6.4 L
TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd; Manual 6-spd

Compare Jeep Wrangler model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Jeep Wrangler model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1986 Jeep Wrangler01
1987 Jeep Wrangler538
1988 Jeep Wrangler350
1989 Jeep Wrangler462
1990 Jeep Wrangler479
1991 Jeep Wrangler676
1992 Jeep Wrangler477
1993 Jeep Wrangler3108
1994 Jeep Wrangler2151
1995 Jeep Wrangler1202
1996 Jeep Wrangler02
1997 Jeep Wrangler3401
1998 Jeep Wrangler2265
1999 Jeep Wrangler1213
2000 Jeep Wrangler1251
2001 Jeep Wrangler3170
2002 Jeep Wrangler2108
2003 Jeep Wrangler098
2004 Jeep Wrangler1192
2005 Jeep Wrangler1650
2006 Jeep Wrangler3730
2007 Jeep Wrangler8557
2008 Jeep Wrangler7873
2009 Jeep Wrangler6372
2010 Jeep Wrangler10686
2011 Jeep Wrangler10485
2012 Jeep Wrangler9834
2013 Jeep Wrangler6654
2014 Jeep Wrangler4654
2015 Jeep Wrangler3474
2016 Jeep Wrangler5461
2017 Jeep Wrangler5310
2018 Jeep Wrangler141,824
2019 Jeep Wrangler9742
2020 Jeep Wrangler12611
2021 Jeep Wrangler15945
2022 Jeep Wrangler15399
2023 Jeep Wrangler14366
2024 Jeep Wrangler11734
2025 Jeep Wrangler469
2026 Jeep Wrangler310

Checking a specific 2021 Jeep Wrangler

How do I know if my 2021 Jeep Wrangler 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. 15 campaigns currently list the 2021 Jeep Wrangler; 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 21V028000).

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

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.