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2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE Recalls & Complaints

The 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Jeep dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE, describing incidents dated March 15, 2021 to September 26, 2026.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 5 complaints
Engine 2 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint
Lane Departure 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11772185 · Filed October 19, 2026
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact stated that while driving at 75 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power rapidly and unexpectedly. The contact pulled over to the shoulder before the vehicle stalled. The contact returned to the contact's residence safely, and the vehicle was towed to…
ODI #11715200 · Filed February 3, 2026
See attached document for complaint.
ODI #11704403 · Filed December 11, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V741000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was previously…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Recall Query RQ24-012: Loss of Motive Power
Open since July 5, 2024

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Park Outside: Power Steering Wiring May Catch Fire

NHTSA #26V363000 · Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist — Pump · NHTSA notice

Reported June 4, 2026 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Potentially affected: 1,076,999 vehicles

Repair completion: 36.98% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 21D · Owners notified July 9, 2026 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Park outside only — fire risk while parked indoors or near structures.

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.

Safety consequence

A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the wiring and electric hydraulic power steering pump, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 21D. The Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 11, 2026.

High Voltage Battery May Fail and Cause Fire

NHTSA #24V720000 · Electrical System — Propulsion System — Traction Battery · NHTSA notice

Reported September 27, 2024 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Potentially affected: 154,032 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign 95B · Owners notified December 16, 2024

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.

Safety consequence

A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V741. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, and not to recharge their vehicles until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack software and replace the battery pack assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 11, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 95B. Vehicles in this recall that were previously recalled for the same issue under NHTSA Recall 23V-787 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Notes

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 nhtsa.gov.

Missing Odometer Display/FMVSS 101

NHTSA #21V949000 · Electrical System — Instrument Cluster/Panel · NHTSA notice

Reported December 9, 2021 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Potentially affected: 2,903 vehicles

Repair completion: 99.72% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign Y94 · Owners notified December 28, 2021

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. After reaching 13,342 miles, the odometer will no longer display vehicle mileage. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

Safety consequence

A missing odometer reading could lead to an unintended delay in critical safety-related maintenance, potentially impairing the safe operation of the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster (IPC) software on vehicles with less than 13,342 miles, and replace the IPC on vehicles in which the mileage is not displayed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 28, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y94.

Notes

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

5 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE.

Electrical System

ODI #11772185

Incident: September 26, 2026 · Filed: October 19, 2026

The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact stated that while driving at 75 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power rapidly and unexpectedly. The contact pulled over to the shoulder before the vehicle stalled. The contact returned to the contact's residence safely, and the vehicle was towed to the dealer the following day. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V741000 (Electrical System); the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall, but the failure recurred. The dealer was contacted and duplicated the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by telephone. The failure mileage was approximately 99,998.

Forward Collision Avoidance; Lane Departure; Electrical System

ODI #11715200

Incident: December 11, 2025 · Filed: February 3, 2026

See attached document for complaint.

Electrical System; Engine

ODI #11704403

Incident: March 15, 2021 · Filed: December 11, 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V741000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was previously taken to a local dealer, where unknown recall-related repairs were performed. The vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense; however, the failure progressed. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

Electrical System; Engine

ODI #11701300

Incident: July 24, 2025 · Filed: November 24, 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended, hesitated and jerked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the engine was replaced in July 2025. In addition, the vehicle had been taken back to the dealer several times since the engine replacement. The contact was advised by an Attorney to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The contact stated that the vehicle was not reliable and was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired and remained with the dealer. In addition, the contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V741000 (Electrical System); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Electrical System

ODI #11677351

Incident: July 30, 2025 · Filed: July 30, 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the windshield wipers and the heater unintendedly engaged. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was unable to turn off the vehicle, which required the contact to wait until the battery was drained. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the battery pack assembly had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the high-voltage battery pack software needed to be updated and the battery pack assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000. The VIN was not available.

Other Jeep Wrangler 4XE model years

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