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2021 Jeep Wrangler Fuel System Problems

From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.

How common are fuel system problems on the 2021 Jeep Wrangler?

140 owners have reported fuel system problems on the 2021 Jeep Wrangler, 15% of all complaints for this year and the 6th most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 31,000–46,000 miles. 2 recalls cover this area.

140 complaints 15% of all 2021 complaints 38,000 miles typical

Which parts fail

The specific part named in each complaint.

Fuel pump 1

Mileage when it failed

Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (9 of 140). The amber line is the middle value.

When problems were reported

Fuel System complaints by the year the problem happened.

Fuel System complaints by Wrangler year

2009 Wrangler 80
2011 Wrangler 99
2012 Wrangler 45
2013 Wrangler 33
2014 Wrangler 19
2015 Wrangler 15
2016 Wrangler 14
2017 Wrangler 15
2018 Wrangler 21
2019 Wrangler 10
2020 Wrangler 43
2021 Wrangler 140
2022 Wrangler 72
2023 Wrangler 67
2025 Wrangler 24

Related recalls

Fuel pump

Can stall

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.

Recall 23V263000 · Apr 2023

Fuel pump

Can stall

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.

Recall 22V767000 · Oct 2022
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Other 2021 Jeep Wrangler problems

Common questions

What are common 2021 Jeep Wrangler fuel system problems?

Complaints most often name the fuel pump.

At what mileage do 2021 Jeep Wrangler fuel system problems happen?

Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 31,000–46,000 miles. The middle value is about 38,000 miles.

Is there a recall for 2021 Jeep Wrangler fuel system problems?

Yes: 23V263000, 22V767000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.

Which Wrangler year has the most fuel system complaints?

The 2010 Wrangler, with 228 complaints.

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.