2023–2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles recalled for air bag software defect
Chrysler is recalling certain 2022–2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2023–2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles due to a software error that may delay side air bag deployment during a crash. The defect increases injury risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle defect involving a safety system (occupant restraint) that affects a significant number of vehicles and creates a documented risk of injury during crashes. No reported injuries or fatalities are stated in the source, so the score does not reach 4 or higher.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022–2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2023–2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. A software error in the occupant restraint controller module may cause delayed deployment of the side air bags during a crash, which violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Delayed air bag deployment during a crash increases the risk of injury to occupants. Approximately 419,035 vehicles are affected by this recall.
Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software at no charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 11, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026. Chrysler's internal recall number for this campaign is 01D.
The recalled product
- Product
- JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L, GRAND CHEROKEE
- Brand
- JEEP
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Category
- Vehicle — Air Bag System
- Affected units
- 419,035
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- GRAND CHEROKEE L
- GRAND CHEROKEE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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