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2025 Jeep Wrangler Recalls and Problems

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 75 owner complaints for the 2025 Jeep Wrangler.

2 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). Check your VIN below to see whether yours is affected.

6Safety recalls
75Owner complaints
5Complaints citing a crash
2Complaints 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, engine, and 1 more. Most-reported area: electrical system (45 complaints, 60%). Includes the Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid.

6 safety recalls for the 2025 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.

Backover prevention and rearview camera

May 21, 2026

sensing system · camera

  • Fails federal standard 111 (rear visibility)
  • NHTSA 26V-327
  • 16 vehicles

Contamination in the central vision processing module or improper programming may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will update the central vision processing module software or replace the module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning July 16, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 46D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 and 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, 2024 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.

NHTSA listing: WRANGLER. Jeep campaign 46D.

Engine

Nov 6, 2025

Debris inside the engine may cause engine failure, which can result in a loss of drive power and/or an engine compartment fire.

Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, and a vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will install a software update and replace the block or engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 7, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE and 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4XE Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles.

NHTSA listing: WRANGLER 4XE. Jeep campaign 78C.

Electrical system

Oct 17, 2025

propulsion system · hybrid management · power control unit/module (hpcu) · software

A software error in an over-the-air (OTA) update may result in a loss of drive power.

Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will update the telematics box module software, free or charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 20, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is A7C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 23, 2025.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4XE Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles.

NHTSA listing: WRANGLER 4XE. Jeep campaign A7C.

Tires

Aug 14, 2025

pressure monitoring and regulating systems

  • Fails federal standard 138 (tire pressure monitoring)
  • NHTSA 25V-527
  • 22,906 vehicles

The remote start antenna cable may be pinched, which can cause the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light not to illuminate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Risk: A TPMS warning light that fails to notify the driver of a problem increases the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the remote start antenna cable as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2025. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 56C.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.

NHTSA listing: WRANGLER. Jeep campaign 56C.

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 75 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Wrangler. NHTSA does not verify complaints.

A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.

Jeep Wrangler recalls and complaints by model year

The highlighted bars are the 2025 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).

Owner complaints

2025: 75 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

2025: 6 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 2-Door SUV 4WD
Rollover risk 26.7%
Not ratedNot ratedNot rated
Jeep Wrangler 4-Door 4xe SUV 4WD
Rollover risk 21.2%
Not ratedNot rated
Jeep Wrangler 4-Door RHD SUV 4WD
Rollover risk 26.7%
Not ratedNot ratedNot rated
Jeep Wrangler 4-Door SUV 4WD
Rollover risk 26.7%
Not ratedNot rated
Jeep Wrangler 4-door 392 SUV 4WD
Not ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Questions

What are the most common 2025 Wrangler problems?

The areas owners name most often in NHTSA complaints: electrical system (45), engine (27), fuel and propulsion system (21). 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.