Start here: run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before any other evaluation step. Seller confirmation is not sufficient — verify independently. The campaigns below are current as of October 29, 2026, from the NHTSA filings linked on each card. The VIN lookup decides whether a specific Jeep is covered, and it shows open recalls only, so get the dealer service history for completed work.
Major Recalls
Power-steering pump connector can overheat and catch fire, even with the ignition off
Vehicles: 2021–2025 Wrangler, 4xe included, built June 24, 2020 – Dec 2, 2024 (787,887); also 2021–2025 Gladiator built Aug 18, 2020 – Dec 2, 2024
Owner instruction: Park away from structures and other vehicles until repaired.
Final remedy available, as of 2026-10-29. Inspect; replace the pump wiring and pump as needed. Available since July 9, 2026.
4xe high-voltage battery cells can fail internally and catch fire, parked or driving
Vehicles: 2020–2025 Wrangler 4xe built July 1, 2020 – Aug 25, 2025 (228,221 Wranglers; 320,068 including Grand Cherokee 4xe)
Owner instruction: Don't recharge, and park away from structures and other vehicles, until repaired.
Final remedy available, as of 2026-10-29. Battery analysis and control-module software; the pack is replaced only if trouble codes call for it, with an unlimited-years/miles warranty extension for the defect codes. Vehicles fixed under 95B or B9A still need 68C (nine fires were reported after the 95B fix). Available since Dec 16, 2025.
Casting sand in the 2.0L engine can cause bearing failure, loss of drive power or an engine fire (4xe)
Vehicles: 2024–2025 Wrangler 4xe built June 7, 2023 – May 30, 2025 (77,928 Wranglers)
Owner instruction: No parking instruction; a knocking noise or check-engine light can come before failure.
Final remedy available, as of 2026-10-29. Engine computer reflash that detects a pending bearing failure; engine or long block replaced if confirmed, with an extended warranty for the defect. Available for 2024–2025 Wranglers since April 2026. Related: 26E021 covers 2,689 suspect Mopar service engines.
An over-the-air telematics update can make the hybrid control processor reset and cut drive power (4xe)
Vehicles: 2023–2025 Wrangler 4xe built Feb 21, 2023 – June 5, 2025 that received the update (24,238)
Interim action only; final remedy pending, as of 2026-10-29. Interim server-side fix applied to every affected vehicle; the final telematics software update was still being designed as of Stellantis's July 20, 2026 letter.
Lost communication between transmission and hybrid controllers can shut the engine down (4xe)
Vehicles: 2021–2023 Wrangler 4xe built Sep 2, 2020 – Aug 17, 2022 (62,909)
Final remedy available, as of 2026-10-29. Software changes the failsafe from engine shutdown to limp-home; the filing lists the root cause as unknown.
Source: NHTSA
NHTSA investigation into loss of power on the Wrangler 4xe, including vehicles after the 22V865 fix
Vehicles: 2021–2024 Wrangler 4xe (94,275 estimated)
Open, as of 2026-10-29. NHTSA is assessing whether 22V865's scope and remedy are adequate. No outcome yet.
Hybrid control software can stop the defroster and defogger from working (4xe)
Vehicles: 2021–2024 Wrangler 4xe (population not re-verified)
Remedy status not confirmed (not re-verified), as of 2026-10-29. Hybrid control processor software update.
Source: Trail Manual
As of October 29, 2026, the battery-fire (68C) and engine (78C) recalls have remedies available for Wranglers. The over-the-air power-loss recall (A7C) has only an interim fix, and NHTSA's loss-of-power investigation (RQ24-012) is still open. Stellantis said in January 2026 it would phase out plug-in hybrids starting with the 2026 model year, so 2025 is the last Wrangler 4xe. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls for anything filed after this date.
How to Verify Recall Completion
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1Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls The NHTSA website has a VIN lookup tool that shows any open (unrepaired) safety recalls on a specific vehicle. It does not list recalls that have already been repaired.
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2Enter the full 17-digit VIN Get the VIN from the driver's door jamb sticker or the dashboard (visible through the windshield). Confirm it matches the title and registration.
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3Review any open recalls Each open recall is listed by campaign number; open means the remedy has not been recorded as done for that VIN. A clean result doesn't show which recalls were repaired, so get the dealer service history for completed recall work.
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4For the fire recall: confirm 68C, not just 95B A seller's records may show 95B (or the earlier B9A) as done — that is not sufficient. Nine fires were reported after the 95B fix, and 68C replaced it. Vehicles fixed under 95B or B9A still need 68C. Ask a Stellantis dealer to confirm the current remedy status via their service system before purchase.
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5Request written recall completion documentation Ask the seller for physical dealer service records showing recall completion. If they don't have them, the dealer can print a service history. Keep a copy in the vehicle's paperwork after purchase.