Model year 2021 · Jeep

2021 Jeep Cherokee recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee. The most recent was reported on May 7, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: CHEROKEE.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
26V290000	May 7, 2026	Power Train
24V516000	July 8, 2024	Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain
21V310000	May 4, 2021	Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Cooler/Radiator › Hoses And Fittings
20V657000	October 27, 2020	Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm

Systems involved: Power Train (2) · Air Bags (1) · Suspension (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V290000Manufacturer no. 40D

Power Train

Report received by NHTSA: May 7, 2026
Owner notification: Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 61,711 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: CHEROKEE

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.

Safety risk

A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will update the Drivetrain Control Drivetrain Control Module, PTU, and Electronic Park Brake software, and replace the PTU, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed June 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy becomes available. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 40D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 14, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V290000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V516000Manufacturer no. 71B

Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain

Report received by NHTSA: July 8, 2024
Owner notification: October 30, 2020
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 13 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: CHEROKEE

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the right-side curtain air bag may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Safety risk

An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will secure the connector, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 71B.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V516000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V310000Manufacturer no. Y18

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Cooler/Radiator › Hoses And Fittings

Report received by NHTSA: May 4, 2021
Owner notification: May 18, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 18,800 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: CHEROKEE

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The transmission oil cooler hose may have been incorrectly cured, allowing transmission fluid to leak.

Safety risk

A transmission fluid leak increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the hose, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y18.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V310000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V657000Manufacturer no. W81

Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm

Report received by NHTSA: October 27, 2020
Owner notification: October 30, 2020
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 698 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: CHEROKEE

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Cherokee Latitude and Jeep Cherokee Limited vehicles. One or both of the front lower control arms may fracture while driving.

Safety risk

A front lower control arm fracture while driving may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash without prior warning.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front lower control arms and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W81. Note: Owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until they have been inspected and repaired if needed.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V657000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: May 7, 2026.