Jeep controversies

Jeep included in Stellantis Takata airbag recall reinforcement in South Africa

Recall announced

In 2026, Stellantis South Africa reinforced its Takata airbag recall campaign in South Africa. The company continued a Stop-Drive safety warning for selected Citroën, DS, Chrysler, Jeep, Opel, Peugeot and Chevrolet models. It urged owners of unrepaired vehicles to stop driving and to arrange a free repair. For the Jeep brand, this means certain vehicles are included among the affected models covered by the ongoing recall and stop-drive notice. The notice applies to vehicles that have not yet been repaired. No additional details about specific model years, affected units, incident reports, or repair completion rates were provided in the event information. The recall campaign concerns Takata airbag safety and is being handled by Stellantis SA.

Stellantis SA is reinforcing its Takata airbag recall campaign in South Africa, continuing a Stop-Drive safety warning for selected Citroën, DS, Chrysler, Jeep, Opel, Peugeot and Chevrolet models, and urging owners of unrepaired vehicles to stop driving and arrange a free repair.

Stated objective. to reach every affected customer until all repairs are completed

Stellantis recalls nearly 1 million Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge and Ram vehicles over rear-view camera issue

Recall announced

Stellantis recalled nearly one million vehicles because radio software may prevent rear-view cameras from working properly. The recall covers select 2025 and 2026 model-year Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge and Ram vehicles, and affected owners will receive a software update prompt on their media screen.

Stellantis recalls 1,076,999 Jeep Gladiators and Wranglers over fire risk

Recall announced

In June 2026, Stellantis recalled 1,076,999 Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler vehicles. The recall was issued because of a fire risk linked to a power steering pump connection in 2021-2025 model year vehicles. Owners were instructed to park their vehicles outside and away from homes as a precaution.

Stellantis recalled 1,076,999 Jeep Gladiators and Wranglers in June 2026, instructing owners to park them outside away from homes due to a fire risk traced to a power steering pump connection in 2021-2025 model year vehicles.

Stellantis recalls 955,000 vehicles worldwide over radio software issue

Recall announced

Stellantis recalled 955,000 vehicles worldwide because radio software may prevent rear-view cameras from operating properly. The recall covered 848,000 vehicles in the United States and about 107,000 in Canada, Mexico and other markets. Owners were to receive an over-the-air radio software update. Stellantis said it was unaware of any accidents or injuries related to the recall.

Stellantis is recalling 955,000 vehicles worldwide because radio software may prevent rear-view cameras from operating properly. The recall includes 848,000 vehicles in the US and about 107,000 in Canada, Mexico and other markets. Owners will receive an over-the-air radio software update. Stellantis said it is unaware of any accidents or injuries related to the recall.

Jeep recalls 2021 Grand Cherokee L over backup-camera software fault

Recall announced

Jeep issued a recall for the 2021 Grand Cherokee L after a software malfunction was found that may prevent the backup camera from displaying the rearview image when reverse is selected. According to the report, the recall covers 56,180 units, and the remedy is a software update.

Jeep is recalling the Grand Cherokee L because a software malfunction may prevent the backup camera from displaying the rearview image when reverse is selected. The article says 56,180 units are recalled and the remedy is a software update.

Chrysler recalls certain imported Grand Cherokee vehicles in China

Recall announced

Chrysler China announced an immediate recall of 7,604 imported Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0-liter diesel engines. According to the announcement, magnetic material may separate from the engine crankshaft pulse wheel, which could potentially cause the engine to stall or fail to restart, creating a collision risk.

Chrysler recalls 1,160 Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles

Recall announced

Chrysler (China) Sales filed a recall plan for 1,160 2021-model-year Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles beginning September 6, 2021. A high-voltage charging-interface locking issue could allow the plug to disconnect during charging. The company said it would update the inverter-module software and inspect and, if needed, replace the manual release cable.

Jeep recalls certain 2.0-liter Wrangler vehicles over fuel-line connector defect

Recall announced

Jeep recalled certain 2.0-liter Wrangler vehicles because a plastic fuel-supply-line connector may crack prematurely. Jeep estimated that 14,410 vehicles had the defective component; it reported no known accidents.

Jeep recalls vehicles over airbag software issue

Recall announced

In November 2021, Jeep announced a recall of approximately 100,000 vehicles. According to the announcement, a software glitch could disable some airbags without warning. The software issue can be fixed with an update at a service center.

Jeep recalls nearly 100,000 vehicles over airbag software issue

Recall announced

Jeep recalled 99,255 Grand Cherokee L, Wagoneer, and Grand Wagoneer vehicles because malfunctioning software could disable passenger airbags. According to the article, the NHTSA posted the recall on November 10, 2021. The recall covers the potential for the software fault to affect the passenger airbag function in the listed models.

Jeep is recalling 99,255 Grand Cherokee L, Wagoneer, and Grand Wagoneer vehicles because malfunctioning software can disable passenger airbags. The article says the NHTSA posted the recall on November 10, 2021.

Fiat Chrysler recalls vehicles over rear-view camera displays

Recall announced

Fiat Chrysler announced a recall of more than 365,000 vehicles, mainly in North America, because rear-view camera images could remain illuminated longer than allowed and distract drivers. Dealers will update the software, and owners are to be notified starting May 22.

Stated objective. To fix a problem that could cause some diesel engines to stall.

FCA recalls 318,537 vehicles for display software issue

Recall announced

FCA recalled 318,537 model-year 2019 and 2020 vehicles, including Ram, Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep models, because a software error could leave the backup-camera image displayed after the vehicle was shifted out of reverse. Dealers will update the software free of charge.

Eight automakers announce vehicle recalls in China

Recall announced

China's State Administration for Market Regulation published seven passenger-car recall notices covering 252,672 vehicles from Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar Land Rover, Audi, BMW, Jeep, Volkswagen and Bentley. The notices cited various vehicle defects and safety risks. The article reports free repairs or replacements for affected vehicles in several of the recalls.

Recall announced for 26,382 Jeep Compass and Renegade vehicles

Recall announced

GAC Fiat Chrysler filed a recall plan for 26,382 2019-model-year Jeep Compass and Renegade vehicles with 1.3T engines, scheduled to begin on February 3, 2020. The vehicles may have water ingress and corrosion in the starter's excitation switch, which could cause starting failure, short circuits, overheating, and an engine-compartment fire risk.

Chrysler recalls certain imported Grand Cherokee vehicles

Recall announced

Chrysler (China) Sales Co. filed a recall plan covering 60 imported 2018-model-year 3.6L Grand Cherokee vehicles produced from September 30, 2017, through April 26, 2018. The vehicles lacked a front towing device, which could make safe towing or rescue difficult. The company said it would provide and install a towing ring and bracket and replace the lower front grille.

Stated objective. 消除安全隐患

Fiat Chrysler announces a Uconnect software recall

Recall announced

Fiat Chrysler Autos announced a voluntary safety recall to update Uconnect software in approximately 1.4 million vehicles equipped with certain 8.4-inch touchscreen radios, following the remote hacking of a Jeep Cherokee. The company said the update provides additional security features and that network-level security measures had been implemented.