2015 Jeep Wrangler: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2015 Jeep Wrangler at 18 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 478 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
3
EPA combined mpg
18
NHTSA overall rating
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Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
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.
2015 Jeep Wrangler recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recalls for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler, newest first.
Seat belts: Front: Anchorage
NHTSA 19V680000Reported Sep 26, 2019
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. VA6)
Units affected
11,463 (estimate)
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.
Risk
A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 19, 2019. Owners will received a second letter and the recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VA6.
Air bags: Frontal: Passenger side: Inflator module
NHTSA 19V018000Reported Jan 15, 2019Do not drive
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. V01)
Units affected
1,413,222 (estimate)
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. S40)
Units affected
7,196 (estimate)
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Right Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to May 2, 2016. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.
Risk
Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S40.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2015 Jeep Wrangler 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.
2015 Jeep Wrangler 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.
2015 Jeep Wrangler NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2015 Jeep Wrangler SUV 4WD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
3 stars
27.9%
No
2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited SUV 4WD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
3 stars
27.9%
No
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.
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2015 Jeep Wrangler owner complaints
Owners have filed 478 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Jeep Wrangler, most recently on Oct 24, 2026. 15 mention a crash, 27 a fire, 13 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2015 Jeep Wrangler complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Engine
128
Service brakes
122
Electrical system
77
Air bags
74
Unknown or other
58
Power train
48
Vehicle speed control
31
Steering
28
Structure: Body
19
Suspension
17
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
