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2016 Jeep Wrangler Recalls

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

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1 campaign tells owners not to drive affected vehicles. Read the highlighted campaign details below and confirm applicability to your VIN immediately.

Campaign 19V018000

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Mar 14, 2024

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What the record says

This model year's count is below the Jeep Wrangler average of 8.0 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2016 Jeep Wrangler recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 24V196000

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Clockspring / Spiral Cassette

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)

Reported Mar 14, 2024

What is recalled

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain right hand drive 2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Debris contamination may cause the clockspring to fail, preventing the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash.

Safety consequence

An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the clockspring, steering wheel back cover, and steering column shrouds, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 27B.

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

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 19V680000

Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Reported Sep 26, 2019

What is recalled

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.

Safety consequence

A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 19, 2019. Owners will received a second letter and the recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VA6.

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

Campaign details
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NHTSA campaign 19V018000

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Reported Jan 15, 2019

What is recalled

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

Safety consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.

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

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 16V734000

Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor / Control Module-inactive

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Reported Oct 13, 2016

What is recalled

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured June 16, 2015, to August 14, 2016. In certain crash conditions, the front impact sensor wiring may be pulled until it detaches before a signal can be received by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC).

Safety consequence

If the ORC module does not receive a signal from the front impact sensor, both frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the front impact sensor wiring and relocate the impact sensor branch, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S76.

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

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 16V288000

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Reported May 11, 2016

What is recalled

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Right Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to May 2, 2016. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.

Safety consequence

Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S40.

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

Campaign details

Other Jeep Wrangler model years

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2016 Jeep Wrangler recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Jeep Wrangler have?

This verified dataset contains 5 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2016 Jeep Wrangler. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2016 Jeep Wrangler?

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