2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 12 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls, newest first
Jun 13, 2024Back Over Prevention, Sensing SystemOver the air fixChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 to 2022 Dodge Durango, 2021 to 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022 to 2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software 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."
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over The Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1 800 853 1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.
NHTSA campaign 24V436000 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Feb 22, 2024Suspension, FrontChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 to 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022 to 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The upper control arm ball joint and steering knuckle may separate and cause the wheel to fall outward, resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
Risk: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the upper control arm pinch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 2, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1 800 853 1403. FCA's number for this recall is 10B.
NHTSA campaign 24V132000 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Aug 14, 2023Back Over Prevention, Display FunctionChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 to 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2021 to 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, and 2022 to 2024 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The Central Vision Park Assist module (CVPAM) software may prevent the rearview image from displaying when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility of the rear view, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the Central Vision Park Assist Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1 800 853 1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 56A.
NHTSA campaign 23V577000 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Jun 8, 2023Suspension, RearChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 to 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021 to 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The rear coil springs may have been incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving.
Risk: Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, repair the rear coil spring assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1 800 853 1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 64A. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall 26V051. All vehicles will need to have the new recall remedy performed.
NHTSA campaign 23V413000 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
May 18, 2023Steering, ColumnChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 to 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021 to 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. An incorrectly assembled steering column intermediate shaft may disconnect from the u joint, and result in a loss of steering control.
Risk: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the intermediate shaft and assembly parts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1 800 853 1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 58A.
NHTSA campaign 23V352000 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Jul 28, 2022Exterior Lighting, Tail LightsChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021 to 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The tail light side marker assemblies may be damaged and not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: A tail light side marker that does not illuminate can reduce vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace both body mounted tail light assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 8, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1 800 853 1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z50.
NHTSA campaign 22V544000 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Apr 28, 2022Engine And Engine Cooling, Exhaust SystemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee WK, 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2021 to 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may stick open, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the EGR valve assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1 800 853 1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z31.
NHTSA campaign 22V284000 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Mar 24, 2022Child Seat, Vehicle Tether AnchorChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 to 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with a missing weld from the seat back frame to the child seat tether anchorage. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Risk: A missing weld may allow the child seat tether to separate from the seat frame during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the second row seat back frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1 800 853 1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Z24.
NHTSA campaign 22V180000 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Dec 9, 2021Exterior Lighting, Lighting Control ModuleChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles equipped with smart lighting modules (SLM). An incomplete SLM software update may cause one or both headlights to become inoperable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Inoperable headlights can reduce visibility for the driver and oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the SLM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1 800 853 1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y72.
NHTSA campaign 21V950000 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Nov 10, 2021Air Bags, Air Bag/restraint Control ModuleChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Jeep Wagoneer, and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may have incorrect software which can disable the driver, passenger, and knee air bags without warning.
Risk: Disabled air bags can increase the risk of injury to occupants in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the ORC, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1 800 853 1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y79.
NHTSA campaign 21V873000 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Oct 14, 2021Exterior Lighting, HeadlightsChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles not equipped with automatic high beams. When the master lighting switch is set to the auto position, the high beam headlights will not activate unless the master lighting switch is first changed to the 'on" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Difficulty activating the headlight high beams may result in reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1 800 853 1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y66.
NHTSA campaign 21V797000 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Sep 21, 2021Visibility, Rearview Mirrors/devicesChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L 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."
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: FCA US LLC will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 28, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1 800 853 1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y67.
NHTSA campaign 21V729000 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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FAQ
Does the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.