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2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Recalls

12 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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NHTSA campaigns

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Affected systems

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Urgent advisories

Jun 13, 2024

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What the record says

This model year's count is above the Jeep Grand Cherokee average of 9.3 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Exterior Lighting › Headlights, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 24V436000

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Reported Jun 13, 2024

What is recalled

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. 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."

Safety consequence

A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 24V132000

Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Upper Ball Joint

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Reported Feb 22, 2024

What is recalled

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

Safety consequence

A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 23V577000

Back Over Prevention › Display Function

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Reported Aug 14, 2023

What is recalled

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. 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."

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 23V413000

Suspension › Rear › Springs › Coil Springs

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Reported Jun 8, 2023

What is recalled

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The rear coil springs may have been incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving.

Safety consequence

Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 23V352000

Steering › Column

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Reported May 18, 2023

What is recalled

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

Safety consequence

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 22V544000

Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Reported Jul 28, 2022

What is recalled

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

Safety consequence

A tail light side marker that does not illuminate can reduce vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 22V284000

Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve)

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Reported Apr 28, 2022

What is recalled

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. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may stick open, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.

Safety consequence

An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 22V180000

Child Seat › Vehicle Tether Anchor

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Reported Mar 24, 2022

What is recalled

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 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."

Safety consequence

A missing weld may allow the child seat tether to separate from the seat frame during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 21V950000

Exterior Lighting › Lighting Control Module › Software

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Reported Dec 9, 2021

What is recalled

Chrysler (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."

Safety consequence

Inoperable headlights can reduce visibility for the driver and oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 21V873000

Air Bags › Air Bag / Restraint Control Module › Software

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Reported Nov 10, 2021

What is recalled

Chrysler (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.

Safety consequence

Disabled air bags can increase the risk of injury to occupants in a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 21V797000

Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Reported Oct 14, 2021

What is recalled

Chrysler (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."

Safety consequence

Difficulty activating the headlight high beams may result in reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 21V729000

Visibility › Rearview Mirrors / Devices

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Reported Sep 21, 2021

What is recalled

Chrysler (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."

Safety consequence

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Jeep Grand Cherokee model years

Compare campaign histories within the same model. Counts are descriptive, not a safety grade.

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2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?

This verified dataset contains 12 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology