Does the 2021 Jeep Cherokee have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee as of May 24, 2026. See each hazard, remedy, and official notice above.

What should I do if my 2021 Jeep Cherokee is recalled?

Contact a franchised dealer for the manufacturer — recall repairs are performed free of charge. Use the official NHTSA notice for the manufacturer's recall number and instructions.

Does "no recalls found" mean the 2021 Jeep Cherokee is safe?

No. It only means no matching NHTSA recall campaigns were found as of May 24, 2026. Recalls can be issued later, and this lookup does not confirm an individual VIN's repair status.

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Recall campaigns found

The 2021 Jeep Cherokee has 4 recall campaigns listed by NHTSA as of May 24, 2026. Review each one below for the reported hazard and free remedy, then open the official NHTSA notice to confirm it applies to your vehicle. This matches recalls by year, make, and model — it doesn't confirm whether a specific VIN was already repaired.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLER/RADIATOR:HOSES AND FITTINGS

21V310000

Reported May 4, 2021

Hazard

A transmission fluid leak increases the risk of a fire.

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.

Affected

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.

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SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

20V657000

Reported October 27, 2020

Hazard

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.

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.

Affected

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.

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AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

24V516000

Reported July 8, 2024

Hazard

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

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.

Affected

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."

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POWER TRAIN

26V290000

Reported May 7, 2026

Hazard

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

Remedy

The remedy is currently under development. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be 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.

Affected

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

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Source: NHTSA, as of May 24, 2026. Verify at NHTSA

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Jeep Cherokee have any recalls?: Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee as of May 24, 2026. See each hazard, remedy, and official notice above.
What should I do if my 2021 Jeep Cherokee is recalled?: Contact a franchised dealer for the manufacturer — recall repairs are performed free of charge. Use the official NHTSA notice for the manufacturer's recall number and instructions.
Does "no recalls found" mean the 2021 Jeep Cherokee is safe?: No. It only means no matching NHTSA recall campaigns were found as of May 24, 2026. Recalls can be issued later, and this lookup does not confirm an individual VIN's repair status.