NHTSA vehicle safety data

2015 Jeep Wrangler Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2015 Jeep Wrangler has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 481 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 2015 Jeep Wrangler, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2015 Jeep Wrangler owner complaints

Owners have filed 481 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Jeep Wrangler, describing incidents dated December 15, 2014 to October 16, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Service Brakes 136 complaints
  • Engine 133 complaints
  • Electrical System 82 complaints
  • Air Bags 74 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 58 complaints
  • Power Train 51 complaints

Of the 481 complaints on file, 15 report a crash and 27 a fire; across all 481 complaints, owners report 13 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11774955 · Filed

    My 2015 Jeep Wrangler has experienced multiple incidents of sudden, unexpected engine shutdown while driving. Without warning, the engine completely loses power, causing the vehicle to lose propulsion and power steering assistance. The dashboard lights and radio remain operational during these…

  • ODI #11774656 · Filed

    We have been experiencing an intermittent gas leak for two years. We have taken it to AutoNation Jeep several times for this issue but they haven’t been able to reproduce the problem. We have provided video evidence and opened a case with Jeep, Case 98207897, but nothing has happened for two months…

  • ODI #11773421 · Filed

    Both ORC module and ABS modules have failed on a 10 year old vehicle. Separate issues that greatly impact the cars safety and Stellantis refuses to anything about it to fix issues that can hurt americans. Both modules unresponsive through testing and causing critical safety systems to be inoperable.

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2015 Jeep Wrangler in 3 investigations. 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.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Seatbelt Buckle May Separate From Seat Frame

NHTSA #19V680000 · Seat Belts — Front — Anchorage · NHTSA notice

Reported September 26, 2019 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected: 11,463 vehicles

Repair completion: 45.6% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign VA6 · Owners notified March 26, 2020 · Vehicles built October 13, 2010 – March 27, 2018 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.

Safety consequence

A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 19, 2019. Owners will received a second letter and the recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VA6.

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.safercar.gov.

Do Not Drive - Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

NHTSA #19V018000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice

Reported January 15, 2019 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected: 1,413,222 vehicles

Repair completion: 63.91% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign V01 · Owners notified February 4, 2019 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Recall group: Takata airbag inflators

DO NOT DRIVE — this recall carries a "do not drive" advisory. Contact a Jeep dealer immediately.

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

Safety consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.

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.safercar.gov.

Clockspring Assembly May Become Contaminated

NHTSA #16V288000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice

Reported May 11, 2016 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected: 7,196 vehicles

Repair completion: 78.58% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign S40 · Owners notified August 11, 2016 · Vehicles built February 16, 2010 – May 2, 2016 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Right Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to May 2, 2016. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.

Safety consequence

Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S40.

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.safercar.gov.

Other Jeep Wrangler model years

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