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2021 Jeep Cherokee recalls

4 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee.

2021 Jeep Cherokee recall lookup visual: Vehicle rear underside raised on a dark service lift with cool metal light and red reflection

Methodology: recall and complaint counts are pulled from NHTSA public data by make, model, and model year during the site build. This page is not a VIN-specific open-recall status.

Sources and review: source: NHTSA recalls and complaints datasets. Last reviewed June 2026; author: VinSleuth editorial desk; reviewer: Vehicle public-records review.

4 Open recalls
131 Complaints
0 Fire reports
0 Crash reports

Recall details

Recall POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLER/RADIATOR:HOSES AND FITTINGS #21V310000 Reported 04/05/2021

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The transmission oil cooler hose may have been incorrectly cured, allowing transmission fluid to leak.

Risk

A transmission fluid leak increases the risk of a fire.

Free fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the hose, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y18.

Recall SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM #20V657000 Reported 27/10/2020

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Cherokee Latitude and Jeep Cherokee Limited vehicles. One or both of the front lower control arms may fracture while driving.

Risk

A front lower control arm fracture while driving may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash without prior warning.

Free fix

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front lower control arms and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W81. Note: Owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until they have been inspected and repaired if needed.

Recall AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN #24V516000 Reported 08/07/2024

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the right-side curtain air bag may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Risk

An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Free fix

Dealers will secure the connector, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 71B.

Recall POWER TRAIN #26V290000 Reported 07/05/2026

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.

Risk

A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Free fix

The remedy is currently under development. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed June 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy becomes available. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 40D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 14, 2026.

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What owners complain about

Top components in 131 NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee.

POWER TRAIN 67
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 13
ENGINE 8
SERVICE BRAKES 7
AIR BAGS 6
SUSPENSION 5
STEERING 3

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2021 Jeep Cherokee have?

4 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee. Recall repairs are always free at a franchise dealer.

Do I have to pay to fix a Jeep recall?

No. Federal law requires manufacturers to repair safety recalls for free at any authorized dealer, regardless of who owns the vehicle or its warranty status.

Is this recall list specific to my VIN?

This page lists recalls reported to NHTSA for every 2021 Jeep Cherokee. To confirm whether a recall is still open for one specific VIN, enter it in our decoder or check with Jeep. NHTSA has no public by-VIN recall feed, so we look up the make, model, and year.

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