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2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component16
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Suspension | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 |
| Air bags | 2 |
| Back over prevention | 2 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
| Child seat | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
Safety recalls16
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Sep 1, 202626V562000 | Suspension: rear springsRear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V562000
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| Jan 29, 202626V051000 | Suspension: rear springsRear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V051000
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| Feb 13, 202525V083000 | Equipment: electrical infotainmentA rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V083000
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| Nov 27, 202424V897000 | Air bags: side/windowAn air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V897000
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| Jun 13, 202424V436000 | Back over prevention: sensing system cameraA rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 24V436000
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| Feb 22, 202424V132000 | Suspension: front control armA loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V132000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Grand Cherokee L, Grand Cherokee. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component500
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 143 | 29 |
| Steering | 120 | 24 |
| Power train | 73 | 15 |
| Unknown or other | 71 | 14 |
| Engine | 69 | 14 |
| Exterior lighting | 47 | 9 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 45 | 9 |
| Suspension | 44 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 42 | 8 |
| Service brakes | 36 | 7 |
| Lane departure | 33 | 7 |
| Air bags | 23 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 20 | 4 |
| Seats | 11 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 9 | 2 |
12 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 Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee L, Grand Cherokee SRT, Grand Cherokee Trackhawk.
Latest reports
- Wheels
“Suspected Right-Rear Brake Caliper Failure Resulting in Sudden Vehicle Stop Vehicle: 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4x4 Incident date: [XXX] Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Approximate mileage: 64,000 miles Affected…”
- Suspension
“Unknown”
- Exterior lighting
“"The manufacturer closed Safety Recall Y72 on my vehicle stating a software update resolved the headlight hazard. However, the safety defect is actively occurring.”
Other Jeep Grand Cherokee model years
- 20255 recalls117 complaints
- 202418 recalls313 complaints
- 202323 recalls589 complaints
- 202224 recalls488 complaints
- 202116 recalls500 complaints
- 20203 recalls240 complaints
- 20197 recalls370 complaints
- 201810 recalls855 complaints
- 20175 recalls364 complaints
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2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee recall questions
How many recalls does the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
NHTSA lists 16 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recent, 26V562000 (reported September 1, 2026), concerns suspension. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls for?
The largest group is suspension, with 4 campaigns. Others: exterior lighting (3), air bags (2), back over prevention (2). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 143 complaints out of 500 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 24 crashs and 9 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
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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