2021 Jeep Cherokee recalls

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee. Between them they involve power train, air bags and suspension. The most recent was received on May 7, 2026.

May 7, 2026Power train

Power Transfer Unit May Fail and Cause a Loss of Drive Power

NHTSA campaign 26V-290 · 61,711 vehicles potentially affected · Power train

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

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

The remedy: Dealers will update the Drivetrain Control Drivetrain Control Module, PTU, and Electronic Park Brake software, and replace the PTU, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were 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.
July 8, 2024Air bags

Side Curtain Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 214, 226

NHTSA campaign 24V-516 · 13 vehicles potentially affected · Air bags

The 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."

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

The remedy: 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.
May 4, 2021Power train

Transmission Oil Cooler Hose May Leak

NHTSA campaign 21V-310 · 18,800 vehicles potentially affected · Power train

The 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.

The risk: A transmission fluid leak increases the risk of a fire.

The remedy: 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.
October 27, 2020Suspension

Front Lower Control Arms May Fracture

NHTSA campaign 20V-657 · 698 vehicles potentially affected · Suspension

The 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.

The 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.

The remedy: 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.

Check by VIN

A campaign rarely covers every Cherokee built in 2021. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.

Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.

Your VIN is decoded with NHTSA’s public vPIC service to identify the make, model and year. It is not stored and is not added to any page address.

What 2021 Jeep Cherokee owners should do

Check your VIN on NHTSA’s lookup to see which of these campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether any are still open.
Call a Jeep dealer and book the repair, quoting the campaign numbers (26V-290, 24V-516, 21V-310, 20V-657).
If you have bought the vehicle used, the recall still applies: the repair is free whoever owns the vehicle now.
Make sure your current address is on file with the manufacturer so the owner letters reach you.

Other Jeep Cherokee model years

Common questions

Does the 2021 Jeep Cherokee have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 campaigns for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee: 26V-290 (Power Transfer Unit May Fail and Cause a Loss of Drive Power); 24V-516 (Side Curtain Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 214, 226); 21V-310 (Transmission Oil Cooler Hose May Leak); 20V-657 (Front Lower Control Arms May Fracture).

How do I know if my 2021 Jeep Cherokee has an open recall?

Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.

Will the dealer charge to fix the 2021 Jeep Cherokee?

No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Jeep dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.