Model Years

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Recalls and Problems

NHTSA lists 16 safety recalls and 482 owner complaints for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

16Safety recalls
482Owner complaints
23Complaints citing a crash
9Complaints citing a fire

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Data: NHTSA recall and complaint filesUpdated Sep 27, 2026

Recalled components: suspension, equipment, air bags, backover prevention and rearview camera, and 5 more. Most-reported area: electrical system (141 complaints, 29%). Includes the three-row Grand Cherokee L and the 4xe plug-in hybrid.

16 safety recalls for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA's own wording. Open a recall for the fix and the full notice.

Suspension

Sep 1, 2026

rear · springs · coil springs

The rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving.

Risk: Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increase the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will replace the rear coil spring lower isolators, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be 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.

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.

Suspension

Jan 29, 2026

rear · springs · coil springs

The rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving.

Risk: Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increase the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

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.

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.

Equipment

Feb 13, 2025

electrical · infotainment · video (touch)screen/monitor/unit

  • Fails federal standard 111 (rear visibility)
  • NHTSA 25V-083
  • 133 vehicles

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."

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

The fix and full notice

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.

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.

Air bags

Nov 27, 2024

side/window

  • Fails federal standard 214 (side impact protection)
  • NHTSA 24V-897
  • 14 vehicles

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."

Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

The fix and full notice

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.

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.

Backover prevention and rearview camera

Jun 13, 2024

sensing system · camera

  • Fails federal standard 111 (rear visibility)
  • Fix: over-the-air update
  • NHTSA 24V-436
  • 1,033,433 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.

The fix and full notice

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.

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.

Suspension

Feb 22, 2024

front · control arm · upper ball joint

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.

The fix and full notice

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.

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.

Backover prevention and rearview camera

Aug 14, 2023

display function

  • Fails federal standard 111 (rear visibility)
  • NHTSA 23V-577
  • 162,713 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.

The fix and full notice

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.

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.

NHTSA listing: GRAND CHEROKEE. Jeep campaign 56A.

Suspension

Jun 8, 2023

rear · springs · coil springs

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.

The fix and full notice

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.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles.

NHTSA listing: GRAND CHEROKEE. Jeep campaign 64A.

Steering

May 18, 2023

column

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.

The fix and full notice

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.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles.

NHTSA listing: GRAND CHEROKEE. Jeep campaign 58A.

Exterior lighting

Jul 28, 2022

tail lights

  • Fails federal standard 108 (lighting)
  • NHTSA 22V-544
  • 99,186 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.

The fix and full notice

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.

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

NHTSA listing: GRAND CHEROKEE. Jeep campaign Z50.

Engine and cooling

Apr 28, 2022

exhaust system · emission control · gas recirculation valve (egr valve)

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.

The fix and full notice

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.

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.

NHTSA listing: GRAND CHEROKEE. Jeep campaign Z31.

Child seats

Mar 24, 2022

vehicle tether anchor

  • Fails federal standard 225 (child seat anchorages)
  • NHTSA 22V-180
  • 4,586 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.

The fix and full notice

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.

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

NHTSA listing: GRAND CHEROKEE. Components: Child seats: vehicle tether anchor; Seats: critical fasteners. Jeep campaign Z24.

Exterior lighting

Dec 9, 2021

lighting control module · software

  • Fails federal standard 108 (lighting)
  • NHTSA 21V-950
  • 36,929 vehicles

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.

The fix and full notice

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.

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.

Air bags

Nov 10, 2021

air bag/restraint control module · software

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.

The fix and full notice

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.

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.

Exterior lighting

Oct 14, 2021

headlights

  • Fails federal standard 108 (lighting)
  • NHTSA 21V-797
  • 7,082 vehicles

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.

The fix and full notice

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.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles not equipped with automatic high beams.

NHTSA listing: GRAND CHEROKEE. Jeep campaign Y66.

Visibility

Sep 21, 2021

rearview mirrors/devices

  • Fails federal standard 111 (rear visibility)
  • NHTSA 21V-729
  • 69,138 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.

The fix and full notice

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.

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.

What owners report

The areas named in the 482 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Grand Cherokee. 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 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 2023 Grand Cherokee drew the most (430) and the 2021 drew 237.

Owner complaints

2021: 482 complaints

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Owner complaints by model year, Jeep Grand Cherokee
Model yearComplaints
2016310
2017364
2018853
2019367
2020238
2021482
2022480
2023574
2024305
2025112
202645

Safety recalls

2021: 16 recalls

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Safety recalls by model year, Jeep Grand Cherokee
Model yearRecalls
20168
20175
201810
20197
20203
202116
202224
202323
202418
20255
20266

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 Grand Cherokee L SUV 4WD
Not ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated
Jeep Grand Cherokee L SUV RWD
Not ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT SUV 4WD
Not ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated
Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD
Rollover risk 20.4%
Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD
Rollover risk 16.9%
Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk SUV 4WD
Not ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Questions

What are the most common 2021 Grand Cherokee problems?

The areas owners name most often in NHTSA complaints: electrical system (141), steering (118), powertrain (70). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can name several areas.

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.

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 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: 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.