Model year 2021 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee at 13–21 mpg combined across 8 versions. NHTSA lists 16 safety recalls and 504 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT
NHTSA lists this vehicle as GRAND CHEROKEE L.
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Jeep dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 16 safety recalls for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, newest first.
Suspension: Rear: Springs: Coil springs
NHTSA 26V562000 Reported Sep 1, 2026
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. 89D)
- Units affected
- 328,381 (estimate)
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE vehicles. The rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving.
- Risk
- Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear coil spring lower isolators, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 29, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 89D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026. This recall replaces NHTSA recall numbers 26V051 and 23V413. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Suspension: Rear: Springs: Coil springs
NHTSA 26V051000 Reported Jan 29, 2026
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. 20D)
- Units affected
- 80,620 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 20D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 30, 2026. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 23V413. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Equipment: Electrical: Infotainment: Video (touch)screen/monitor/unit and 1 more component
NHTSA 25V083000 Reported Feb 13, 2025
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. 11C)
- Components
- Equipment: Electrical: Infotainment: Video (touch)screen/monitor/unit; Back over prevention: Display function
- Units affected
- 133 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Air bags: Side/window
NHTSA 24V897000 Reported Nov 27, 2024
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. B3B)
- Units affected
- 14 (estimate)
- Problem
- 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 Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
- Risk
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera
NHTSA 24V436000 Reported Jun 13, 2024
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. 66B, 79B)
- Units affected
- 1,033,433 (estimate)
- 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."
- Risk
- A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Suspension: Front: Control arm: Upper ball joint and 1 more component
NHTSA 24V132000 Reported Feb 22, 2024
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. 10B)
- Components
- Suspension: Front: Control arm: Upper ball joint; Steering: Linkages: Knuckle: Spindle: Arm
- Units affected
- 338,238 (estimate)
- 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.
- Risk
- A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Back over prevention: Display function
NHTSA 23V577000 Reported Aug 14, 2023
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. 56A)
- Units affected
- 162,713 (estimate)
- 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."
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Suspension: Rear: Springs: Coil springs
NHTSA 23V413000 Reported Jun 8, 2023
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. 64A)
- Units affected
- 305,282 (estimate)
- 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.
- Risk
- Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Steering: Column
NHTSA 23V352000 Reported May 18, 2023
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. 58A)
- Units affected
- 89,372 (estimate)
- 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.
- Risk
- A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Exterior lighting: Tail lights
NHTSA 22V544000 Reported Jul 28, 2022
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. Z50)
- Units affected
- 99,186 (estimate)
- 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."
- Risk
- A tail light side marker that does not illuminate can reduce vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Engine and engine cooling: Exhaust system: Emission control: Gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
NHTSA 22V284000 Reported Apr 28, 2022
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. Z31)
- Units affected
- 1,308 (estimate)
- 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.
- Risk
- An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Seats: Critical fasteners and 1 more component
NHTSA 22V180000 Reported Mar 24, 2022
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. Z24)
- Components
- Seats: Critical fasteners; Child seat: Vehicle tether anchor
- Units affected
- 4,586 (estimate)
- 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."
- Risk
- A missing weld may allow the child seat tether to separate from the seat frame during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Exterior lighting: Lighting control module: Software and 1 more component
NHTSA 21V950000 Reported Dec 9, 2021
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. Y72)
- Components
- Exterior lighting: Lighting control module: Software; Exterior lighting: Headlights
- Units affected
- 36,929 (estimate)
- 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."
- Risk
- Inoperable headlights can reduce visibility for the driver and oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Air bags: Air bag/restraint control module: Software and 1 more component
NHTSA 21V873000 Reported Nov 10, 2021
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. Y79)
- Components
- Air bags: Air bag/restraint control module: Software; Air bags
- Units affected
- 99,255 (estimate)
- 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.
- Risk
- Disabled air bags can increase the risk of injury to occupants in a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Exterior lighting: Headlights
NHTSA 21V797000 Reported Oct 14, 2021
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. Y66)
- Units affected
- 7,082 (estimate)
- 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."
- Risk
- Difficulty activating the headlight high beams may result in reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera and 1 more component
NHTSA 21V729000 Reported Sep 21, 2021
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. Y67)
- Components
- Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera; Visibility: Rearview mirrors/devices
- Units affected
- 69,138 (estimate)
- 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."
- Risk
- A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee owner complaints
Owners have filed 504 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, most recently on Oct 26, 2026. 24 mention a crash, 9 a fire, 15 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.
