2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L recalls

3 safety recalls, 25 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

3Recalls
25Complaints
0Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L recall list

Tires recall

26V-559
September 1, 2026 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer, 2024-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2025 Jeep Wagoneer L, 2025-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Due to a software error, the tire pressure monitoring system may fail to detect low tire pressure and/or fail to illuminate the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."
Safety risk
A TPMS warning light that fails to notify the driver of low tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the radio frequency hub software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 54D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026.

Visibility recall

26V-529
August 13, 2026 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles. Due to a software issue in the body control module (BCM), the windshield wipers may fail.
Safety risk
Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 77D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.

Back Over Prevention recall

26V-531
August 13, 2026 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Safety risk
A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L owner complaints

25 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Engine20
Power Train7
Fuel/Propulsion System5
Unknown or Other5
Forward Collision Avoidance4
Visibility1
Exterior Lighting1
Electrical System1
Vehicle Speed Control1

Recent complaints

October 13, 2026Power TrainEngineFuel/Propulsion System

car doesn't idle well, when attempting to merge into traffic car stalls and hesitates to move. continues to misfire. has been in two dealerships for checking my complaints. [XXX] in [XXX] and Myrtle Beach Jeep. still continues to misfire. very scary to drive because afraid it is going to stop at any time INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

October 12, 2026EngineFuel/Propulsion System

Sitting at a red light car stalled. motor turned off and i had to restart my car. Idle mode was off. My car vibrated and then the engine light came on.

September 24, 2026Power Train

I was driving on the highway on 9/23/2026 at approximately 5pm CST. A disabled vehicle ahead warning flashed on the dash and I experienced sudden, unprompted high RPM surges while driving. My car started making a very loud engine sound and I could smell something burning. I could not surpass about 20 MPH. I put on my hazard lights immediately and pulled off the highway and drove to a safe space. My safety and others were put at severe risk because my car immediately slowed to 20MPH on a highway at rush hour. I could have been rear-ended and severely hurt at the speed cars behind me were traveling. Others in the cars behind me could have been badly hurt as well. I couldn't get initial assista

September 22, 2026EngineFuel/Propulsion System

Vehicle jerks head back and forth from hesitation and roughing when accelerate in 1st gear from stop to 10 miles hours. Very unsafe and have brought to dealership several times to diagnose and they have one recall On spark plugs replacement that did not change anything. Very unsafe driving like that.

September 10, 2026Unknown or OtherForward Collision Avoidance

My wife was driving our 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited with our child as a passenger on a public roadway. Traffic ahead slowed because another vehicle was turning into a parking area. There was no collision. The Forward Collision Warning/Automatic Emergency Braking system activated unexpectedly and applied the brakes. Immediately afterward, the vehicle appeared to stall or shut off while still in traffic. The instrument cluster displayed a message instructing the driver to press the Stop/Start button to restart the vehicle. The vehicle did not restart immediately and required approximately 10 seconds before it could be restarted. During this event the vehicle lost propulsion in traffic, cr

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2026 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L SUV N/A 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2026 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L SUV N/A RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 18.5%.

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L recall FAQ

Does the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. The most recent, filed September 1, 2026, concerns the tires.

What are the most common 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L problems?

Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is engine (20 reports), followed by power train.

Is the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L safe?

The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L?

Contact any authorized Jeep dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.