NHTSA lists 16 safety recalls and 510 owner complaints for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee. It has 1 open investigation that names this model year.
Recalled components: suspension, exterior lighting, air bags, backover prevention and rearview camera, and 5 more. Most-described problem: power steering problems or locked steering (54 complaints, 11%). Most-reported area: electrical system (143 complaints, 28%).
More complaints than a typical Grand Cherokee year
The 2021 drew 237 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 180 for a typical Grand Cherokee year (about 144 for a typical year since 2016).
Years to avoid: 2014, 2015, and 2023. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
Data: NHTSA recall, complaint and investigation filesUpdated
Year to avoid
Includes the three-row Grand Cherokee L.
16 safety recalls for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Grouped by the part recalled, largest group first, newest first within each part. Summaries are NHTSA's own wording. Open a recall for what is wrong, the fix and the full notice.
Risk: Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increase the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear coil spring lower isolators, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 29, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 89D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026. This recall replaces NHTSA recall numbers 26V051 and 23V413. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.
328,381 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE vehicles.
NHTSA listing: GRAND CHEROKEE L. Jeep campaign 89D.
Risk: Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increase the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the rear coil spring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 12, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in March 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 20D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 30, 2026. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 23V413. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
80,620 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles.
NHTSA listing: GRAND CHEROKEE L. Jeep campaign 20D.
Risk: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
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.
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.
338,238 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles.
NHTSA listing: GRAND CHEROKEE. Components: Steering: linkages, knuckle, spindle, arm; Suspension: front, control arm, upper ball joint. Jeep campaign 10B.
Risk: Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increases the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The rear coil springs may have been incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving.
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.
305,282 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles.
Risk: A tail light side marker that does not illuminate can reduce vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
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."
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.
Fails federal standard 108 (lighting) · 99,186 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles.
Risk: Inoperable headlights can reduce visibility for the driver and oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
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."
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.
Fails federal standard 108 (lighting) · 36,929 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles equipped with smart lighting modules (SLM).
NHTSA listing: GRAND CHEROKEE. Components: Exterior lighting: headlights; Exterior lighting: lighting control module, software. Jeep campaign Y72.
Risk: Difficulty activating the headlight high beams may result in reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
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."
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.
Fails federal standard 108 (lighting) · 7,082 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles not equipped with automatic high beams.
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
An improperly secured connector for the front seat side air bags (SAB) may prevent the air bags from deploying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Fix: Dealers secured the connector, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is B3B.
Fails federal standard 214 (side impact protection) · 14 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles.
NHTSA listing: GRAND CHEROKEE L. Jeep campaign B3B.
Risk: Disabled air bags can increase the risk of injury to occupants in a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may have incorrect software which can disable the driver, passenger, and knee air bags without warning.
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.
99,255 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Jeep Wagoneer, and Grand Wagoneer vehicles.
NHTSA listing: GRAND CHEROKEE. Components: Air bags; Air bags: air bag/restraint control module, software. Jeep campaign Y79.
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
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."
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.
Fails federal standard 111 (rear visibility) · 1,033,433 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles.
NHTSA listing: GRAND CHEROKEE. Jeep campaign 66B, 79B.
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.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
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."
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.
Fails federal standard 111 (rear visibility) · 162,713 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, and 2022-2024 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles.
Risk: A missing weld may allow the child seat tether to separate from the seat frame during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
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."
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.
Fails federal standard 225 (child seat anchorages) · 4,586 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles.
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may stick open, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
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.
1,308 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee WK, 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines.
NHTSA listing: GRAND CHEROKEE. Jeep campaign Z31.
Equipment 1 recall
electrical · infotainment · video (touch)screen/monitor/unit
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The center stack upper display (DCSD) contains a transistor that may overheat and prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Fix: Dealers replaced the DCSD, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been repaired. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 11C.
Fails federal standard 111 (rear visibility) · 133 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles.
NHTSA listing: GRAND CHEROKEE L. Components: Backover prevention and rearview camera: display function; Equipment: electrical, infotainment, video (touch)screen/monitor/unit. Jeep campaign 11C.
Risk: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
An incorrectly assembled steering column intermediate shaft may disconnect from the u-joint, and result in a loss of steering control.
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.
89,372 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles.
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
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."
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.
Fails federal standard 111 (rear visibility) · 69,138 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles.
NHTSA listing: GRAND CHEROKEE. Components: Backover prevention and rearview camera: sensing system, camera; Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices. Jeep campaign Y67.
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.
NHTSA investigations
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation that names the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee; it is still open. An investigation means NHTSA is reviewing reports of a problem. It is not a finding that the vehicle has a defect.
On June 8, 2023, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US, LLC (FCA) filed Safety Recall 23V-413 affecting certain 2022–2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and2021–2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles to address rear coil springs that may not… NHTSA's full summary
NHTSA ties this investigation to recalls 26V-051 and 26V-562, listed above.
NHTSA listing: GRAND CHEROKEE L. Component: Suspension (rear, springs, coil springs).
A recall query is a review of whether a recall covered the right vehicles or whether its fix works. NHTSA lists investigations by make, model and model year only, so one can apply to only some versions of a model, such as one engine; its summary says which.
What owners report
Owners have filed 510 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Grand Cherokee. Below, they are sorted by the problems owners describe and by the areas NHTSA files them under. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Problems owners describe
Power steering problems or locked steering54 · 11%
Stalling or shutting off45 · 9%
Check engine light29 · 6%
Loss of power or limp mode25 · 5%
Won't start21 · 4%
Suspension parts (struts, ball joints, control arms)19 · 4%
Median 25,000 miles at failure, from 19 reports with mileage
Powertrain77 · 15%
Median 37,700 miles at failure, from 18 reports with mileage
Engine72 · 14%
Exterior lighting48 · 9%
Suspension47 · 9%
Forward collision avoidance45 · 9%
Most named: automatic emergency braking (27); warnings (21)
Unknown or other71 · 14%
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 Grand Cherokee recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2021 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 2014 Grand Cherokee drew the most (829) and the 2021 drew 237.
Owner complaints
2021: 510 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, Jeep Grand Cherokee
Model year
Complaints
2010
118
2011
1,642
2012
1,645
2013
805
2014
2,392
2015
1,372
2016
313
2017
364
2018
856
2019
371
2020
241
2021
510
2022
496
2023
607
2024
324
2025
123
2026
63
Safety recalls
2021: 16 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, Jeep Grand Cherokee
Model year
Recalls
2010
5
2011
6
2012
10
2013
9
2014
18
2015
9
2016
8
2017
5
2018
10
2019
7
2020
3
2021
16
2022
24
2023
23
2024
18
2025
5
2026
6
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.
What are the most common 2021 Grand Cherokee problems?
In the 510 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the problems described most are power steering problems or locked steering (54), stalling or shutting off (45), and the check engine light coming on (29). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can describe several problems.
Is the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee safe?
In NHTSA crash tests the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee earns 4 to 5 stars overall, depending on the version. The table above lists each tested version.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Yes. NHTSA has 1 open investigation that names the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee: recall 23V-413 post remedy failures (RQ25005, opened Dec 11, 2025). An investigation is not a finding that the vehicle has a defect.
How do I check if my Grand Cherokee 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 Nov 12, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Nov 11, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
NHTSA investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026. Defect petitions, which ask NHTSA to open an investigation, are listed apart and only while open. Audit queries, which check whether a company met its recall and reporting duties rather than whether a vehicle has a problem, are not listed.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
NHTSA model names covered: GRAND CHEROKEE, GRAND CHEROKEE L.
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.