2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls and problems

12 recalls and 409 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

12
recalls
409
owner complaints
20
complaints mentioning a crash
8
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls

Back over prevention: sensing system, camera

NHTSA campaign 24V436000 · reported June 13, 2024 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 1,033,433 vehicles potentially affected

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

Suspension: front, control arm, upper ball joint · Steering: linkages, knuckle, spindle, arm

NHTSA campaign 24V132000 · reported February 22, 2024 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 338,238 vehicles potentially affected

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

Back over prevention: display function

NHTSA campaign 23V577000 · reported August 14, 2023 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 162,713 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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."
The 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
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.

Suspension: rear, springs, coil springs

NHTSA campaign 23V413000 · reported June 8, 2023 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 305,282 vehicles potentially affected

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

Steering: column

NHTSA campaign 23V352000 · reported May 18, 2023 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 89,372 vehicles potentially affected

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

Exterior lighting: tail lights

NHTSA campaign 22V544000 · reported July 28, 2022 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 99,186 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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."
The 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
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.

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system, emission control, gas recirculation valve (egr valve)

NHTSA campaign 22V284000 · reported April 28, 2022 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 1,308 vehicles potentially affected

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

Seats: critical fasteners · Child seat: vehicle tether anchor

NHTSA campaign 22V180000 · reported March 24, 2022 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 4,586 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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."
The 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
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.

Exterior lighting: lighting control module, software · Exterior lighting: headlights

NHTSA campaign 21V950000 · reported December 9, 2021 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 36,929 vehicles potentially affected

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

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module, software · Air bags

NHTSA campaign 21V873000 · reported November 10, 2021 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 99,255 vehicles potentially affected

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

Exterior lighting: headlights

NHTSA campaign 21V797000 · reported October 14, 2021 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 7,082 vehicles potentially affected

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

Back over prevention: sensing system, camera · Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices

NHTSA campaign 21V729000 · reported September 21, 2021 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 69,138 vehicles potentially affected

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

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 15, 2026 · Service brakes

Suspected Right-Rear Brake Caliper Failure Resulting in Sudden Vehicle Stop Vehicle: 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4x4 Incident date: […] Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Approximate mileage: 64,000 miles Affected component: Right-rear brake caliper assembly On […], while traveling approximately 5 mph, my 2021 Jeep…

Oct 12, 2026 · Electrical system

Vehicle: 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland, 3.6L V6 Incident Date: […] Location: […] Safety Complaint: On […], while driving my 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland on […], the vehicle suddenly lost accelerator response while traveling on the highway. The engine initially remained running, but pressing the accelerator…

Oct 12, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system

I was driving 65 MPH on a highway in high traffic and the Fuel propulsion system failed without any lights or warning. It just stop responding to accerlation. It was extremely dangerous and CDOT had to come rescue us. We are lucky we were not hurt or killed. The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee is only 5 years old and has…

Sep 30, 2026 · Air bags

The driver’s seatbelt sensor constantly goes off as not detecting that the seatbelt is buckled, while driving; this causes the alarm to continuously beep and also disables the airbag. Aside from the seatbelt issue, there is a standalone airbag issue that has been detected by the car’s health report multiple times. The…

Sep 29, 2026 · Structure

My 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit with approximately 39,000 miles. The leather dashboard is delaminating and separating from the substrate. My Jeep dealer has inspected it and checked my VIN. They confirmed that Jeep previously provided extended coverage for essentially this type of dashboard delamination on…

Grand Cherokee model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2018 108554210
2019 7370174
2020 3241245
2021 12409208
2022 1326771
2023 21405163
2024 16250100

Across all years, the 2014 Grand Cherokee has the most complaints (2,383). All Jeep Grand Cherokee years →

Questions

Does the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 12 recalls for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the most recent reported on June 13, 2024 (Back over prevention: sensing system, camera). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Owners have filed 409 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (115 complaints), followed by steering (102).
How many 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee complaints mention a crash or fire?
20 of 409 complaints report a crash and 8 a fire; 13 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 15, 2026.