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2021 Jeep Gladiator recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Jeep Gladiator, spanning 7 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

URGENT CAMPAIGN FLAG

NHTSA records include a Park Outside advisory for at least one campaign associated with 2021 Jeep Gladiator. Open the campaign and verify the VIN before operating or parking the vehicle.

Distinct campaigns8not VIN-specific
Component groups7distinct top-level categories
Latest recordJune 4, 2026report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2021 Jeep Gladiator recall campaigns

The 2021 Jeep Gladiator report contains 8 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 26V363000 dated June 4, 2026.
PARK OUTSIDE
Component
STEERING
Report received
June 4, 2026
Potential units
1,076,999campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles. 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.

Why it matters: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

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. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 21D. The Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 11, 2026.

Owner notification: July 9, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
September 5, 2024
Potential units
32,863campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays.".

Why it matters: An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.

Owner notification: October 3, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 24V572000

Component
POWER TRAIN
Report received
August 1, 2024
Potential units
94campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator vehicles that were 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.

Why it matters: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 92B. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-116 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Owner notification: August 15, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 23V263000

Component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Report received
April 13, 2023
Potential units
45,832campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, and 2022-2023 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail.

Why it matters: Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the HPFP and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 01A.

Owner notification: October 17, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Component
POWER TRAIN
Report received
February 23, 2023
Potential units
69,201campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

Why it matters: Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed from November 16, 2023 through July 25, 2024. Owners may contact (FCA US, LLC) customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 19A. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21V-028. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-028 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Owner notification: November 16, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 22V767000

Component
ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Report received
October 13, 2022
Potential units
60,413campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall.

Why it matters: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z96.

Owner notification: October 17, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 22V638000

Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Report received
August 25, 2022
Potential units
7,895campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jeep Wrangler, RAM 1500 and 2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. A radio software error may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility.".

Why it matters: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA, LLC's number for this recall is Z86.

Owner notification: October 6, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 21V028000

Component
POWER TRAIN
Report received
January 28, 2021
Potential units
42,887campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

Why it matters: Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will add software to reduce engine torque capability when clutch assembly temperatures rise to a level that may damage the inner pressure plate, free of charge." FCA has ordered a stop sale for the affected vehicles as of February 25, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2021.

Owner notification: March 4, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2021 Jeep Gladiator?

The most frequent component groups in 2021 Jeep Gladiator campaign records are Power Train (3), Back Over Prevention (1), Engine (1), Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Fuel System, Diesel (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Power Train3
Back Over Prevention1
Engine1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Fuel System, Diesel1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2021 Jeep Gladiator compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 4 model-year reports for the Jeep Gladiator, spanning 2020–2023; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
Open the complete Jeep Gladiator model history →