2021 Jeep Wrangler Problems

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. A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

Fix: 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.

The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving. A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the high voltage battery software, and replace the high voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge.

The wiring harness for the rearview camera and the center brake light may short circuit, which can disable the rearview camera image and center brake light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 111, "Rear Visibility" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a center brake light that fails to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers replaced the harness for the center brake light and rearview camera and/or the spare tire carrier/harness assembly, as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by January 15, 2024.

The instrument cluster can develop an internal short circuit and stop working, so the speedometer and warning lights may not display. Without that information, the risk of a crash goes up.

Fix: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster at no charge.

The software for the powertrain control module may cause an engine stall, which can result in a loss of drive power. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-116 will need to have the new remedy completed.

A software error in the hybrid control processor can stop the windshield defrost and defog system from working. Without it, the driver may lose visibility through the windshield, which raises the risk of a crash.

Fix: The dealer will update the hybrid control processor software at no cost to you.

The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving. A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Owners are advised not to recharge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack software and replace the battery pack assembly if necessary, free of charge.

0L diesel engine. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail. Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the HPFP and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge.

A stud on the frame assembly could puncture the fuel tank during a crash, causing a fuel leak. Leaked fuel near an ignition source raises the risk of a fire.

Fix: The dealer will inspect the frame stud and, if needed, remove it and apply paint, free of charge.

The clutch pressure plate may overheat and break apart. Overheated clutch parts can cause a fire, and debris or a sudden loss of drive can raise the risk of a crash.

Fix: The dealer will replace the clutch assembly and update the software at no cost to you, and this recall expands and replaces earlier recall 21V-028.

0L Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle engines. A loss of communication may cause an engine shutdown. An engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: There is more than one involved component and calibration software. Updating the calibration software in the Transmission Control Module, Hybrid Control Processor and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor that changes fail safe from shut down to limp home.

0L diesel engines. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge.

The front seat belt retractors may have a improperly welded micro gas generator, which can cause the pretensioner to fail. A belt that fails to tighten in a crash may not hold you properly, raising the risk of injury.

Fix: The dealer will replace the front seat belt retractors free of charge.

A software error in the radio can stop the rearview camera image from showing on the screen. Without it, the driver has less view behind the vehicle, which raises the risk of a crash.

Fix: The dealer will update the radio software at no cost to you.

The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture. Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will add software to reduce engine torque capability when clutch assembly temperatures rise to a level that may damage the inner pressure plate, free of charge." FCA has ordered a stop sale for the affected vehicles as of February 25, 2021.