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2019 Jeep Wrangler recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
9
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
745
Latest campaign
Sep 12, 2024

Recall summary by component9

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Power train3Feb 23, 2023
Back over prevention2Sep 12, 2024
Electrical system1Sep 5, 2024
Seat belts1Sep 24, 2020
Steering1Mar 14, 2019
Structure1Sep 28, 2018

Safety recalls9

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
1Fixable over the air
Sep 12, 2024Latest campaign
Sep 12, 202424V676000

Back over prevention: sensing system camera

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V676000
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The wiring harness for the rearview camera and the center brake light may short circuit, which can disable the rearview camera image and center brake light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 111, "Rear Visibility" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a center brake light that fails to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers replaced the harness for the center brake light and rearview camera and/or the spare tire carrier/harness assembly, as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by January 15, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 77B.
Campaign
NHTSA 24V676000 · Sep 12, 2024
Sep 5, 202424V652000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V652000
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Risk
An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.
Campaign
NHTSA 24V652000 · Sep 5, 2024
Feb 23, 202323V116000

Power train: clutch assembly

Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire.

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What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
Risk
Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed from November 16, 2023 through July 25, 2024. Owners may contact (FCA US, LLC) customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 19A. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21V-028. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-028 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Campaign
NHTSA 23V116000 · Feb 23, 2023
Jan 28, 202121V028000

Power train: clutch assembly

Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V028000
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
Risk
Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will add software to reduce engine torque capability when clutch assembly temperatures rise to a level that may damage the inner pressure plate, free of charge." FCA has ordered a stop sale for the affected vehicles as of February 25, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2021.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V028000 · Jan 28, 2021
Sep 24, 202020V580000

Seat belts

In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V580000
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 2500, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. In the event of a crash, a front seat belt retractor may not properly slow the occupant's forward movement after locking.
Risk
In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W67.
Campaign
NHTSA 20V580000 · Sep 24, 2020
Sep 10, 202020V191000

Back over prevention: sensing system camera

The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

Over-the-air remedy
DetailsHide details for campaign 20V191000
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Risk
The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.
Campaign
NHTSA 20V191000 · Sep 10, 2020
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Jeep). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component745

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
745Complaints filed
10Involving a crash
11Involving a fire
8Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Steering44760401
Electrical system15120332
Suspension13318000
Power train8011160
Unknown or other638020
Engine456171
Service brakes324100
Visibility/wiper294000
Wheels284010
Structure223000
Vehicle speed control182100
Fuel/propulsion system91000
Electronic stability control (ESC)91100
Seats71000
Forward collision avoidance61101

11 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Wrangler, Wrangler Unlimited.

Latest reports

  • Power train

    “On [XXX], my 2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon (2.0L turbo) caught fire in the engine compartment while driving, at approximately 101,437 miles. The fire started near the turbocharger and heat shield area.”

    Filed 10/15/2026 · ODI 11771426
  • Electrical system

    “The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the instrument panel cluster suddenly went black.”

    Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770770
  • Steering

    “FCA US sent me a written warranty extension (15 years/150,000 miles) for the instrument panel cluster on my vehicle, covering a blank EVIC display with no digital speedometer, fuel level, temperature, odometer, or…”

    Filed 10/12/2026 · ODI 11770524

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2019 Jeep Wrangler recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Jeep Wrangler have?

NHTSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler. The most recent, 24V676000 (reported September 12, 2024), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2019 Jeep Wrangler recalls for?

The largest group is power train, with 3 campaigns. Others: back over prevention (2), electrical system (1), seat belts (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Jeep Wrangler?

Steering is the most-reported component, named in 447 complaints out of 745 filed with NHTSA (60%). Across all complaints, owners reported 10 crashs and 11 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 Jeep Wrangler?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Jeep). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Jeep dealer.

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