NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 45 owner complaints for the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
One recall for this model year tells owners not to drive or to park outside until repaired:Electrical system, park outside (25V-741). Check your VIN below to see whether yours is affected.
6Safety recalls
45Owner complaints
0Complaints citing a crash
0Complaints citing a fire
Data: NHTSA recall and complaint filesUpdated Sep 27, 2026
Recalled components: electrical system, tires, visibility, backover prevention and rearview camera, and 1 more. Most-reported area: engine (32 complaints, 71%). Includes the three-row Grand Cherokee L and the 4xe plug-in hybrid.
6 safety recalls for the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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.
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: GRAND CHEROKEE. Jeep campaign 68C.
Tires
Sep 1, 2026
pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Fails federal standard 138 (tire pressure monitoring)
Due to a software error, the tire pressure monitoring system may fail to detect low tire pressure and/or fail to illuminate the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."
Risk: A TPMS warning light that fails to notify the driver of low tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Dealers will update the radio frequency hub software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 54D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer, 2024-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2025 Jeep Wagoneer L, 2025-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles.
NHTSA listings: GRAND CHEROKEE, GRAND CHEROKEE L. Jeep campaign 54D.
Due to a software issue in the body control module (BCM), the windshield wipers may fail.
Risk: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 77D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles.
NHTSA listings: GRAND CHEROKEE, GRAND CHEROKEE L. Jeep campaign 77D.
The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles.
NHTSA listings: GRAND CHEROKEE, GRAND CHEROKEE L. Jeep campaign 78D.
Air bags
May 21, 2026
air bag/restraint control module · software
Fails federal standard 214 (side impact protection)
A software error in the occupant restraint controller module may cause the delayed deployment of the side air bags during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Risk: Delayed air bag deployment during a crash increases the risk of injury.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software, free of charge. Some owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 01D. 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 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2023-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles.
A software error within the hybrid control processor 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 hybrid control processer software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 73C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 11, 2025.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles.
NHTSA listing: GRAND CHEROKEE. Jeep campaign 73C.
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 45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2026 Grand Cherokee. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Engine32 · 71%
Powertrain14 · 31%
Fuel and propulsion system6 · 13%
Electrical system4 · 9%
Forward collision avoidance4 · 9%
Most named: automatic emergency braking (4)
Body structure1 · 2%
Brakes1 · 2%
Unknown or other7 · 16%
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2026 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).
Owner complaints
2026: 45 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, Jeep Grand Cherokee
Model year
Complaints
2016
310
2017
364
2018
853
2019
367
2020
238
2021
482
2022
480
2023
574
2024
305
2025
112
2026
45
Safety recalls
2026: 6 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, Jeep Grand Cherokee
Model year
Recalls
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.
Tested version
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L SUV N/A 4WD
Rollover risk 18.5%
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L SUV N/A RWD
Rollover risk 18.5%
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L V6 SUV N/A 4WD
Rollover risk 18.5%
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L V6 SUV N/A RWD
Rollover risk 18.5%
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SUV N/A 4WD
Rollover risk 17.9%
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SUV N/A RWD
Rollover risk 19.1%
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE V6 SUV N/A 4WD
Rollover risk 17.9%
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE V6 SUV N/A RWD
Rollover risk 19.1%
Questions
What are the most common 2026 Grand Cherokee problems?
The areas owners name most often in NHTSA complaints: engine (32), powertrain (14), fuel and propulsion system (6). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can name several areas.
Is the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee earns 5 stars overall. 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.