Model Years

2022 Jeep Wrangler Recalls and Problems

NHTSA lists 16 safety recalls and 399 owner complaints for the 2022 Jeep Wrangler.

3 recalls for this model year tell owners not to drive or to park outside until repaired: Steering, park outside (26V-363); Electrical system, park outside (25V-741); Electrical system, park outside (23V-787). Check your VIN below to see whether yours is affected.

16Safety recalls
399Owner complaints
13Complaints citing a crash
11Complaints citing a fire

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Data: NHTSA recall and complaint filesUpdated Sep 27, 2026

Recalled components: steering, electrical system, backover prevention and rearview camera, visibility, and 6 more. Most-reported area: electrical system (169 complaints, 42%; median mileage when it happened: 29,500). Includes the Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid.

16 safety recalls for the 2022 Jeep Wrangler

Do-not-drive and park-outside recalls first, then newest first. Summaries are NHTSA's own wording. Open a recall for the fix and the full notice.

Steering

Jun 4, 2026

hydraulic power assist · pump

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.

Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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 notification letters are expected to be mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 21D. The Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 11, 2026.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles.

NHTSA listings: WRANGLER, WRANGLER 4XE. Jeep campaign 21D.

Electrical system

Oct 30, 2025

propulsion system · traction battery

The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.

Risk: A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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, as necessary, free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 17, 2025. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a later date. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 68C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 6, 2025. Vehicles that were previously recalled for the same issue under NHTSA Recalls 24V720 and 23V787 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe and 2022-2026 Grand Cherokee 4Xe vehicles.

NHTSA listing: WRANGLER. Jeep campaign 68C.

Electrical system

Nov 22, 2023

propulsion system · traction battery

The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.

Risk: A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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 if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 89A. This recall is superseded by NHTSA Recall 24V-720.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles.

NHTSA listing: WRANGLER. Jeep campaign B9A.

Electrical system

Sep 27, 2024

propulsion system · traction battery

The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.

Risk: A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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 recharge their vehicles until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack software and replace the battery pack assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 11, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 95B. Vehicles in this recall that were previously recalled for the same issue under NHTSA Recall 23V-787 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE vehicles.

NHTSA listing: WRANGLER 4XE. Jeep campaign 95B.

Backover prevention and rearview camera

Sep 12, 2024

sensing system · camera

  • Fails federal standard 111 (rear visibility)
  • NHTSA 24V-676
  • 46 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 numbers 111, "Rear Visibility" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a center brake light that fails to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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 notification letters were mailed September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 77B.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.

NHTSA listing: WRANGLER. Components: Backover prevention and rearview camera: sensing system, camera; Exterior lighting: brake lights. Jeep campaign 77B.

Electrical system

Sep 5, 2024

instrument cluster/panel

  • Fails federal standard 101 (controls and displays)
  • NHTSA 24V-652
  • 32,863 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."

Risk: An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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 number for this recall is 30B.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.

NHTSA listing: WRANGLER. Jeep campaign 30B.

Visibility

Feb 15, 2024

defroster/defogger/hvac system

  • Fails federal standard 103 (windshield defrosting)
  • NHTSA 24V-111
  • 199,143 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, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."

Risk: An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles.

NHTSA listing: WRANGLER. Jeep campaign 04B.

Powertrain

Sep 18, 2023

manual transmission

  • Fails federal standard 111 (rear visibility)
  • NHTSA 23V-641
  • 6,298 vehicles

The rearview camera may fail to display the rearview image and the reverse lights may not illuminate when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 111, "Rear Visibility" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: A disabled rearview image can decrease the driver's visibility of the rear view, and disabled reverse lights may not alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will replace the gear position sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 92A.

Chrysler (FCA US), LLC is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles equipped with a manual transmission.

NHTSA listing: WRANGLER. Jeep campaign 92A.

Electrical system

Apr 27, 2023

propulsion system · traction battery

The high voltage (HV) battery pack assembly was built with incorrect fasteners to secure the 200-amp fuse, which can generate excessive heat.

Risk: Excessive heat may cause the fuse to fail and result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the HV battery fuse, as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the battery assembly for damage and replace it, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 53A. This recall is an expansion of previous recall 22V-768.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEV).

NHTSA listing: WRANGLER. Jeep campaign 53A.

Diesel fuel system

Apr 13, 2023

delivery · fuel pump

0L diesel engine. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail.

Risk: Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 01A.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, and 2022-2023 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 3.

NHTSA listing: WRANGLER. Jeep campaign 01A.

Body structure

Mar 23, 2023

frame and members

A stud on the frame assembly may puncture the fuel tank in a crash, which can result in a fuel leak.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 28A.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.

NHTSA listing: WRANGLER. Jeep campaign 28A.

Powertrain

Feb 23, 2023

clutch assembly

The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

Risk: Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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 at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 19A. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21V-028. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-028 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions.

NHTSA listing: WRANGLER. Jeep campaign 19A.

Engine

Nov 23, 2022

0L Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle engines. A loss of communication may cause an engine shutdown.

Risk: An engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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 fail safe from shut down to limp home. Dealers will update the transmission control module software, Hybrid Control Processor and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall ZB7.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles equipped with 2.

NHTSA listing: WRANGLER. Jeep campaign ZB7.

Fuel system

Oct 13, 2022

delivery · fuel pump

0L diesel engines. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall.

Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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 service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z96.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.

NHTSA listing: WRANGLER. Components: Engine; Fuel system: delivery, fuel pump. Jeep campaign Z96.

Electrical system

Oct 13, 2022

propulsion system · traction battery

The high voltage (HV) battery pack assembly was built with incorrect fasteners to secure the 200-amp fuse, which can generate excessive heat.

Risk: Excessive heat may cause the fuse to fail and result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the HV battery fuse, as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the battery assembly for damage and replace it, if necessary. Repairs will be performed 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 recall is Z71.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles.

NHTSA listing: WRANGLER. Jeep campaign Z71.

Exterior lighting

May 12, 2022
  • Fails federal standard 108 (lighting)
  • NHTSA 22V-326
  • 16 vehicles

The side marker lights may not function due to an incompatible tail light assembly wiring harness. 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: Nonfunctional side marker lights may reduce vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: FCA will replace the tail light assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2022 and August 3, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z43.

Chryler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.

NHTSA listing: WRANGLER. Jeep campaign Z43.

Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

The areas named in the 399 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Wrangler. NHTSA does not verify complaints.

A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%. Mileage is shown where at least 15 owners reported it.

Jeep Wrangler recalls and complaints by model year

The highlighted bars are the 2022 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2018 Wrangler drew the most (1,152) and the 2022 drew 221.

Owner complaints

2022: 399 complaints

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Owner complaints by model year, Jeep Wrangler
Model yearComplaints
2016460
2017309
20181,820
2019741
2020609
2021938
2022399
2023368
2024941
202575
202610

Safety recalls

2022: 16 recalls

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Safety recalls by model year, Jeep Wrangler
Model yearRecalls
20165
20175
201814
20199
202013
202117
202216
202316
202414
20256
20263

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

Tested versionOverallFrontalSideRollover
Jeep Wrangler SUV 4WD
Rollover risk 27.9%
Not ratedNot rated
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 392 SUV 4WD
Not ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited DIESEL SUV 4WD
Rollover risk 26.7%
Not ratedNot ratedNot rated
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited PHEV SUV 4WD
Not ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited RHD SUV 4WD
Rollover risk 26.7%
Not ratedNot ratedNot rated
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited SUV 4WD
Rollover risk 26.7%
Not ratedNot rated

Questions

What are the most common 2022 Wrangler problems?

The areas owners name most often in NHTSA complaints: electrical system (169), engine (90), steering (82). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can name several areas.

How do I check if my Wrangler has an open recall?

Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Jeep dealers.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Sep 27, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
  • NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Sep 26, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
  • NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
  • NHTSA model names covered: WRANGLER, WRANGLER 4XE.

Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.