NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 10 owner complaints for the 2026 Jeep Wrangler.
3Safety recalls
10Owner complaints
1Complaints citing a crash
0Complaints citing a fire
Data: NHTSA recall and complaint filesUpdated Sep 27, 2026
Recalled components: backover prevention and rearview camera, wheels, and child seats. Most-reported area: fuel and propulsion system (3 complaints, 30%). Includes the Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid.
3 safety recalls for the 2026 Jeep Wrangler
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA's own wording. Open a recall for the fix and the full notice.
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.
The walls for the steel wheels may be too thin, allowing them to crack or detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
Risk: Loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the steel wheels and valve stems, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 05D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 23, 2026.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Wrangler vehicles.
NHTSA listing: WRANGLER. Jeep campaign 05D.
Child seats
Apr 9, 2026
vehicle tether anchor
Fails federal standard 225 (child seat anchorages)
The child seat tether welds on the second-row,right-side seat frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Risk: A child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Dealers will replace the second-row,right-side seat frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 27D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.
NHTSA listing: WRANGLER. Jeep campaign 27D.
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 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2026 Wrangler. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Fuel and propulsion system3 · 30%
Electrical system2 · 20%
Steering2 · 20%
Air bags1 · 10%
Brakes1 · 10%
Engine1 · 10%
Forward collision avoidance1 · 10%
Unknown or other2 · 20%
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Jeep Wrangler 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 2018 Wrangler drew the most (1,152).
Owner complaints
2026: 10 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, Jeep Wrangler
Model year
Complaints
2016
460
2017
309
2018
1,820
2019
741
2020
609
2021
938
2022
399
2023
368
2024
941
2025
75
2026
10
Safety recalls
2026: 3 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, Jeep Wrangler
Model year
Recalls
2016
5
2017
5
2018
14
2019
9
2020
13
2021
17
2022
16
2023
16
2024
14
2025
6
2026
3
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 WRANGLER 2-DOOR SUV N/A 4WD
Rollover risk 26.7%
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JEEP WRANGLER 4-DOOR 392 SUV N/A 4WD
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JEEP WRANGLER 4-DOOR RHD SUV N/A 4WD
Rollover risk 26.7%
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JEEP WRANGLER 4-DOOR SUV N/A 4WD
Rollover risk 26.7%
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Questions
What are the most common 2026 Wrangler problems?
The areas owners name most often in NHTSA complaints: fuel and propulsion system (3), electrical system (2), steering (2). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can name several areas.
How do I check if my Wrangler 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: WRANGLER.
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.