Overview
This guide lists the recall campaigns the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the Jeep Wrangler, 2016–2024 model years, grouped by the system they affect, with what a pre-purchase inspection can and cannot tell you about each. It is built from NHTSA's recall records pulled on August 27, 2026, not from owner-forum anecdotes or failure-rate guesses.
NHTSA lists 47 campaigns for this model across those years. The 12 most recent, running from June 2026 back to March 2024, are covered below; older campaigns are not repeated here, so run the VIN yourself rather than treating this page as the complete list. Model years shown are limited to this guide's 2016–2024 range; a campaign can list earlier or later years.
How to read a Wrangler recall list
A recall campaign applies to certain vehicles, identified by VIN, built in a specific window. A model year appearing in a campaign does not mean every car of that year is affected, and a car outside the listed years can still be included in a multi-model campaign.
This page lists recall campaigns, which are manufacturer safety actions recorded by NHTSA; it does not rank reliability. A completed recall means the manufacturer's repair has been performed on that vehicle. What matters for a used purchase is whether the specific car in front of you has any open campaign and whether the seller can show the work was done.
Jeep Wrangler: Air bag, seat belt and seat recalls
March 2024, NHTSA campaign 24V196000, listed for Jeep Wrangler model year 2016 (2016–2024 range). NHTSA's summary limits it to right hand drive vehicles. Debris contamination may cause the clockspring to fail, preventing the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash. An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury. Remedy per NHTSA: Dealers will replace the clockspring, steering wheel back cover, and steering column shrouds, free of charge.
March 2024, NHTSA campaign 24V199000, listed for Jeep Wrangler model years 2023–2024 (2016–2024 range). The steering column control module may not be welded properly, which can prevent the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash. An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury. This campaign names more than one model or trim, so confirm your VIN is included. Remedy per NHTSA: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module, as necessary free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024 through June 20, 2024.
What the inspection covers here: An inspector cannot test an occupant-classification sensor or predict how an air bag would behave in a crash. The inspection does cover the interior, including seat belts, and the gauges and the operation of the electrical items, and anything unusual is reported. Whether a campaign's remedy was performed is answered by the VIN lookup.
Jeep Wrangler: Steering, suspension and structure recalls
June 2026, NHTSA campaign 26V363000, listed for Jeep Wrangler model years 2021–2024 (2016–2024 range). 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. NHTSA's summary spans model years 2021 to 2025 across all the models it names, some of them outside this guide's 2016–2024 range; check your own model year with the VIN lookup. This campaign names more than one model or trim, so confirm your VIN is included. Remedy per NHTSA: 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.
What the inspection covers here: Steering and suspension are checked on every inspection, along with an underbody check for rust, frame damage, or structural repair. The inspection cannot confirm that a specific recalled part was replaced; the VIN lookup does that.
Jeep Wrangler: Electrical, software and camera recalls
May 2026, NHTSA campaign 26V327000, listed for Jeep Wrangler model year 2024 (2016–2024 range). Contamination in the central vision processing module or improper programming may cause the rearview camera image not to display. A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA's summary spans model years 2019 to 2025 across all the models it names, some of them outside this guide's 2016–2024 range; check your own model year with the VIN lookup. This campaign names more than one model or trim, so confirm your VIN is included. Remedy per NHTSA: Dealers will update the central vision processing module software or replace the module, as necessary, free of charge.
October 2025, NHTSA campaign 25V741000, listed for Jeep Wrangler model years 2020–2024 (2016–2024 range). 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. NHTSA's summary spans model years 2020 to 2026 across all the models it names, some of them outside this guide's 2016–2024 range; check your own model year with the VIN lookup. NHTSA names the Wrangler 4Xe variant in its summary, not every Wrangler. This campaign names more than one model or trim, so confirm your VIN is included. Remedy per NHTSA: 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.
November 2024, NHTSA campaign 24V871000, listed for Jeep Wrangler model year 2024 (2016–2024 range). The incorrect dash wiring harness was installed, which can result in inoperative trailer lighting. Trailer lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy per NHTSA: Dealers will inspect and replace the dash wiring harness as necessary, free of charge.
September 2024, NHTSA campaign 24V676000, listed for Jeep Wrangler model years 2018–2024 (2016–2024 range). 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. 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. Remedy per NHTSA: 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.
September 2024, NHTSA campaign 24V652000, listed for Jeep Wrangler model years 2018–2024 (2016–2024 range). The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash. This campaign names more than one model or trim, so confirm your VIN is included. Remedy per NHTSA: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge.
What the inspection covers here: Lights, gauges, and the operation of the other electrical items are part of every inspection, and Silver adds a battery load test. Gold adds a full electronics and infotainment audit. Whether a software update or a battery-related campaign was completed is a VIN-lookup question. This note does not cover high-voltage traction batteries; whether a high-voltage battery campaign was completed is a VIN-lookup question.
Jeep Wrangler: Transmission, drivetrain and propulsion recalls
August 2024, NHTSA campaign 24V572000, listed for Jeep Wrangler model year 2021 (2016–2024 range). NHTSA's summary limits it to vehicles previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 23V-116. 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. This campaign names more than one model or trim, so confirm your VIN is included. Remedy per NHTSA: 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.
What the inspection covers here: The motor and transmission and all driveline components, including four-wheel and all-wheel-drive systems, are part of every inspection, and the road test, where the vehicle is street legal, insured, and conditions are safe, evaluates the drivetrain. The OBD-II scan lists any stored trouble codes. Whether a recall repair or software update was applied is a VIN-lookup question.
Jeep Wrangler: Lighting and visibility recalls
August 2024, NHTSA campaign 24V585000, listed for Jeep Wrangler model year 2024 (2016–2024 range). The vehicles are equipped with incorrect tail lights that may be obstructed by the spare tire. Obstructed tail lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy per NHTSA: Dealers will replace the tail lights, free of charge.
June 2024, NHTSA campaign 24V414000, listed for Jeep Wrangler model year 2024 (2016–2024 range). The power distribution center may prevent the trailer turn signal lights and taillights from operating as intended. Trailer taillights and turn signal lights that do not illuminate as intended can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy per NHTSA: Dealers will replace the power distribution center, free of charge.
What the inspection covers here: Lights are checked on every inspection, and glass is examined for cracks, chips, and other flaws. Whether a lighting or visibility recall was completed is a VIN-lookup question.
Jeep Wrangler: Tire, wheel and label recalls
August 2025, NHTSA campaign 25V527000, listed for Jeep Wrangler model year 2024 (2016–2024 range). The remote start antenna cable may be pinched, which can cause the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light not to illuminate as intended. A TPMS warning light that fails to notify the driver of a problem increases the risk of a crash. NHTSA's summary spans model years 2024 to 2025 across all the models it names, some of them outside this guide's 2016–2024 range; check your own model year with the VIN lookup. Remedy per NHTSA: Dealers will inspect and replace the remote start antenna cable as necessary, free of charge.
What the inspection covers here: Tires and wheels, including tread depth, are checked on every inspection. Whether a recall repair was performed, and whether a label or marking was corrected, is a VIN-lookup question.
Check a Wrangler's VIN for open recalls before you drive out
Enter the 17-character VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls), which is free and shows open recalls for that exact vehicle. Manufacturers also offer their own recall lookups. The VIN is usually on the dashboard at the base of the windshield and on the driver's door jamb. Ask the seller for it before you travel.
If the lookup shows an open campaign, the remedy text NHTSA records for most campaigns describes the repair or update as free to the owner. Ask the seller for the dealer paperwork showing the work was done, or make the open repair a condition of the sale. If NHTSA flags a do-not-drive advisory, do not take delivery until the repair is complete.
What a pre-purchase inspection adds on top of a recall lookup
The recall lookup tells you what the manufacturer has reported to NHTSA. An independent inspection tells you what is going on with the car you are about to buy, including problems no recall covers.
Every Vehicle Inspectors inspection covers the body and paint for prior repair or respray, rust and underbody condition, tires and wheels, glass, evidence of previous accident or flood damage, lights and gauges and the electrical items, the interior and seat belts, the motor and transmission, the driveline including all-wheel-drive systems, steering, suspension, braking components and exhaust, the engine bay, fluid levels and leaks, an OBD-II scan for stored codes (1996 and newer vehicles), and a road test where the vehicle is street legal, insured, and conditions are safe. You receive a photo-documented PDF report with a plain-English go, caution, or stop summary.
Silver adds a battery load test, brake pad and rotor measurement, and A/C and heater temperature readings. Gold adds an extended road test with live OBD-II data capture, a full electronics and infotainment audit, and paint-depth readings panel by panel. The tiers are price bands by vehicle value; the core inspection is the same at each. See pricing or book an inspection and paste the listing link.