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2026 JEEP Cherokee

2 recalls Risk Grade: C+ Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #26V059000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
What Happened
Your vehicle has a faulty trailer tow module that can cause the trailer lights to fail, making it harder for other drivers to see you when driving at night.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, your trailer brake lights and turn signals might not work, which can increase the risk of a crash, and if your trailer brakes fail, it can also lead to a crash.
Free Fix
You'll get a free replacement for the trailer tow module at a dealership, and you'll be notified by mail starting March 17, 2026 - just contact FCA US, LLC's customer service at 1-800-853-1403 if you want to know more.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, Ram 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Due to an improperly designed trailer tow module, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes may fail.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, trailer brakes that fail increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the trailer tow module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 10, 2026.
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Under Review #26V223000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
What Happened
Your 2026 Jeep Cherokee may have a faulty brake system control module that affects the anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control.
Risk if Unfixed
If not fixed, your vehicle may lose its anti-lock brakes or electronic stability control, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
You'll get a free software update for the brake system control module at a dealership, and you'll be notified by mail with the details.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The brake system control module may fail to operate properly, which can cause a loss of anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC).
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of anti-lock brakes or electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the brake system control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 28, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 29D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 recall

Other JEEP Cherokee Years

2023
1 recall
2022
3 recalls
2021
4 recalls
2020
3 recalls
2019
11 recalls
2018
7 recalls
2017
6 recalls
2016
9 recalls
2015
11 recalls
2014
13 recalls

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