2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 80,767 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 118 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SUSPENSION 26V051000 2026-01-29 80,620 affected
Defect

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

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the rear coil spring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 12, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in March 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC…

EQUIPMENT 25V083000 2025-02-13 133 affected
Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The center stack upper display (DCSD) contains a transistor that may overheat and prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of…

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers replaced the DCSD, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been repaired. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 11C.

AIR BAGS 24V897000 2024-11-27 14 affected
Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the front seat side air bags (SAB) may prevent the air bags from deploying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor…

Consequence

An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers secured the connector, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is B3B.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
25
STEERING
13
POWER TRAIN
12
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
12
1fires
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
11
1crashes
ENGINE
8
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
6
SEATS
6
1crashes
SERVICE BRAKES
4
1crashes
SUSPENSION
4
Total complaints118

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The contact owns a 2021 jeep grand cherokee l. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front passenger's seat lumbar system independently inflated and failed to deflate as intended. The contact stated that the excessive inflation caused the seat back pocket to fracture.…”

SEATS · reported 2026-06-22

“This is the second time I got into an accident and the (adas) made me crash.. I was far enough to brake safely but the system keeps me going forward..it drags me as if there is ice on the ground..if it was off my car would not have been in any of these accidents..this feature is not safe..I feel…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2026-06-12

“This is the second time I got into an accident and the (adas) made me crash.. I was far enough to brake safely but the system keeps me going forward..it drags me as if there is ice on the ground..if it was off my car would not have been in any of these accidents..this feature is not safe..I feel…”

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS · reported 2026-06-12

“My ac compressor and condenser have stopped working without any reason. The air conditioner does not work at all, it does not make the air cold and the heat in [xxx] is lethal. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)”

ENGINE · reported 2026-05-08

“My ac compressor and condenser have stopped working without any reason. The air conditioner does not work at all, it does not make the air cold and the heat in [xxx] is lethal. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2026-05-08

“In may 2025 the vehicle randomly, and without warning, the instruments, gauges, and displays switched to italian, changed to metric, and we got the update and fcw off light stuck on. Numerous other settings had been reset. Took to dealer and had to pay for the fix - they noted a star bulletin on…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2026-05-02

“In may 2025 the vehicle randomly, and without warning, the instruments, gauges, and displays switched to italian, changed to metric, and we got the update and fcw off light stuck on. Numerous other settings had been reset. Took to dealer and had to pay for the fix - they noted a star bulletin on…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2026-05-02

“In may 2025 the vehicle randomly, and without warning, the instruments, gauges, and displays switched to italian, changed to metric, and we got the update and fcw off light stuck on. Numerous other settings had been reset. Took to dealer and had to pay for the fix - they noted a star bulletin on…”

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS · reported 2026-05-02

Defect investigations

Investigation RQ25005 Opened 2025-12-11 · open

Recall 23V-413 Post Remedy Failures

On June 8, 2023, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US, LLC (FCA) filed Safety Recall 23V-413 affecting certain 2022–2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and2021–2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles to address rear coil springs that may not have been properly installed during vehicle production. An improperly installed rear coil…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.