Recall homework
There are 12 official recalls listed for this model year. Before buying, use the VIN to confirm which campaigns are still open and ask for dealer repair records on completed work.
Vehicle report
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Recalls, consumer complaints, safety ratings, fuel cost estimate, and next steps from official public data sources.
12 Total recalls
Jun 13, 2024 Latest recall date
397 Complaint reports
$2,304 Estimated fuel cost
Buyer interpretation
What this record means before you buy
The useful question is not just whether this page has records. It is what those records should make you verify before money changes hands.
Owner complaint pattern
Owner complaints most often mention unknown or other, exterior lighting, steering. Scan those categories before the test drive so you know what symptoms, warning lights, or service history to ask about.
Open investigation signal
1 federal defect investigation is still open. That is not a recall, but it is worth reading before assuming the issue is settled.
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The fuel-cost estimate is based on a representative EPA match, not every trim. Confirm the actual engine, drivetrain, and tire setup before comparing this listing with another year or model.
Questions to ask the seller
- Can you show the current VIN recall status for this 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- Do you have dealer invoices or campaign paperwork for the listed recall repairs?
- Have you noticed any issues related to unknown or other, exterior lighting, steering?
- Can I review recent maintenance records before the test drive?
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Safety ratings
Official safety ratings were found for 2 tested variants of the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Safety ratings can vary by tested body style, trim, drivetrain,
or variant. Do not assume every trim has the same rating unless
the official record says so.
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD Default | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars |
| 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD | 4/5 stars | 4/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 3/5 stars |
How many recalls does the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
Verify with official VIN lookup12 official recalls on record for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 95 matched quarterly completion reports are available.
Latest recall: June 13, 2024
Recall data is based on official records. This page is not an official VIN
recall check. Always confirm open recalls with an official VIN lookup, the
manufacturer, or an authorized dealer.
Completion reports are campaign-level, delayed, and not VIN-specific.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Consequence | Remedy | Date | Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V436000 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." | A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. | Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B. | Jun 2024 | 2026-1 |
| 24V132000 | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The upper control arm ball joint and steering knuckle may separate and cause the wheel to fall outward, resulting in a loss of vehicle control. | A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash. | Dealers will replace the upper control arm pinch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 2, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 10B. | Feb 2024 | 2026-1 |
| 23V577000 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, and 2022-2024 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The Central Vision Park Assist module (CVPAM) software may prevent the rearview image from displaying when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." | A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility of the rear view, increasing the risk of injury or crash. | Dealers will update the Central Vision Park Assist Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 56A. | Aug 2023 | 2025-2 |
| 23V413000 | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The rear coil springs may have been incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving. | Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increases the risk of a crash. | Dealers will inspect and if necessary, repair the rear coil spring assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 64A. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall 26V051. All vehicles will need to have the new recall remedy performed. | Jun 2023 | 2025-1 |
| 23V352000 | STEERING:COLUMN | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. An incorrectly assembled steering column intermediate shaft may disconnect from the u-joint, and result in a loss of steering control. | A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash. | Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the intermediate shaft and assembly parts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 58A. | May 2023 | 2025-1 |
| 22V544000 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The tail light side marker assemblies may be damaged and not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." | A tail light side marker that does not illuminate can reduce vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. | Dealers will inspect and replace both body-mounted tail light assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 8, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z50. | Jul 2022 | 2025-1 |
| 22V284000 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee WK, 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may stick open, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power. | An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. | Dealers will replace the EGR valve assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z31. | Apr 2022 | 2024-1 |
| 22V180000 | CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE TETHER ANCHOR | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with a missing weld from the seat back frame to the child seat tether anchorage. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems." | A missing weld may allow the child seat tether to separate from the seat frame during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. | Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the second-row seat back frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Z24. | Mar 2022 | 2024-1 |
| 21V950000 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles equipped with smart lighting modules (SLM). An incomplete SLM software update may cause one or both headlights to become inoperable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." | Inoperable headlights can reduce visibility for the driver and oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash. | Dealers will reprogram the SLM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y72. | Dec 2021 | 2023-3 |
| 21V873000 | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Jeep Wagoneer, and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may have incorrect software which can disable the driver, passenger, and knee air bags without warning. | Disabled air bags can increase the risk of injury to occupants in a crash. | Dealers will reprogram the ORC, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y79. | Nov 2021 | 2023-3 |
| 21V797000 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles not equipped with automatic high beams. When the master lighting switch is set to the auto position, the high beam headlights will not activate unless the master lighting switch is first changed to the 'on" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." | Difficulty activating the headlight high beams may result in reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. | Dealers will reprogram the vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y66. | Oct 2021 | 2023-3 |
| 21V729000 | VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. A radio software error may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." | A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. | FCA US LLC will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 28, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y67. | Sep 2021 | 2023-3 |
Are there federal defect investigations for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Official records show 1 federal defect investigation matched to the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
1 open 0
closed
Investigations are not recalls. They show official defect reviews
and may close without a recall, or may reference a related
campaign when one exists.
| Action | Status | Component | Subject | Opened | Related recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RQ25005 | Open | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | Recall 23V-413 Post Remedy Failures | Dec 2025 | None |
Are there manufacturer notices for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Official records show 472 manufacturer communications on record for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
6 warranty 0 service campaigns 0 software/OTA
Manufacturer communications are not recalls. They can include
service bulletins, repair instructions, warranty extensions,
software updates, service campaigns, and other notices.
| Date | Type | Component | Summary | ID / document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | ENGINE | THROTTLE BODY – NONE | 11034911 |
| Jun 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | ENGINE | THROTTLE BODY – NONE | 11034912 |
| Jun 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | SERVICE BRAKES | SPRING KIT - DISC BRAKE PAD | 11034908 |
| Jun 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | STRUCTURE:BODY | Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection | 11034385 |
| Jun 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | SUSPENSION | Clunking when going over bumps, potholes, or turns. During diagnosis dealers may find rubber separating from the bushing on the handling link (SOL S2102000004 Rev C. for reference). This is normal and most likely is not attributed to the noise. Please follow normal diagnosis and ensure all tie-rod and ball joints are properly torqued and if worn, replace. If diagnosis leads to lower control arm replacement, the tension link(s) should be replaced first then test driven to ensure noise has disappeared before any handling link replacements. | 11034381 |
| Jun 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | SUSPENSION | WL Front Control Arm Bushing - Handling Link Has Loose Rubber Appearance | 11034389 |
| Jun 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | CAMERA - REAR VIEW | 11034369 |
| Jun 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | CAMERA - REAR VIEW | 11034368 |
| Jun 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | STRUCTURE:BODY | Power Liftgate Intermittently Inoperative. Will Not Open/ Close. Liftgate/Hatch Ajar Message Displayed. Rev A | 11034351 |
| Jun 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | ENGINE | BOLT - HEX FLANGE HEAD | 11034335 |
What are the most common 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee complaints?
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 32
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 30
STEERING 29
POWER TRAIN 24
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 16
STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE 14
ENGINE 12
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11
SUSPENSION 10
397 total complaints on record
How much does the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee cost in fuel?
Estimated annual cost $2,304 $192/month at 12,000 miles/year
Effective efficiency 21.6 MPG
Energy used 555 gal/yr
Price assumption $4.15 $/gal
Assumptions: 19 city / 26 highway / 21 combined MPG · Regular Gasoline · efficiency ratings from official public data when available · fuel price default: official public data (U.S. average, Jul 18, 2026)
414 g/mi CO2Fuel score 4/10Smog 7/10