Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee Plug-In Hybrids Recalled Due to Fire Risk

More than 320,000 plug-in hybrid Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles from model years 2020 through 2026 are being recalled by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) due to a potential fire hazard originating from the high-voltage battery pack. The recall impacts approximately 228,221 Jeep Wrangler PHEVs and 91,844 Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEVs.

The defect, identified as potential separator damage within the battery cells, could, under rare circumstances and in combination with other complex interactions, lead to a vehicle fire. While the likelihood of such an event is low, the risk of a fire poses a danger to occupants and individuals outside the vehicle. Owners of affected vehicles are strongly advised by FCA US to refrain from recharging their vehicles until the remedy is available. As an added precaution, owners are also being instructed to park these vehicles away from structures and other vehicles. No warning signs are expected to indicate the presence of this defect.

The issue was brought to light on July 3, 2025, when FCA US initiated an investigation following reports of fires originating from the high-voltage battery in certain Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee PHEVs. These reports included fires in vehicles outside the scope of a previous recall (NHTSA ID 24V-720, FCA Recall ID 95B) and even in vehicles that had already received the remedy for that prior recall. Samsung SDI America INC, the supplier of the battery pack, identified the cause as the same defect reported in the previous recall campaign. Further analysis revealed that the remedy for the 95B recall was not effective in detecting certain internal battery pack abnormalities that could lead to a fire.

As of October 13, 2025, FCA US is aware of 10 fires linked to battery cells manufactured outside the scope of the 95B recall, and an additional 9 fires have been reported in vehicles that had the 95B remedy installed. The company has also recorded one injury potentially related to this issue. While the majority of these incidents occurred between January and September 2025, FCA US has determined that a defect affecting motor vehicle safety potentially exists in all affected vehicles.

The remedy for this recall is currently under development. FCA US plans to notify dealerships on or about November 6, 2025, and will begin notifying owners of the affected vehicles on or about December 2, 2025. A phased recall approach will be used for the remedy notification. Owners will be able to check if their vehicle is included in this recall by their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) starting November 6, 2025.

Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

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