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12 Jeeps, Rams, Dodges and Chryslers recalled in 2026, 419,035 for late airbags

Stellantis owners face a long 2026 recall list that runs from late-deploying air bags to a steering pump that could start a fire. The campaigns differ widely in size, from 59 Grand Wagoneers to more than a million Ram pickups, so a VIN check is the only reliable test. Here are twelve Jeep, Ram, Dodge and Chrysler models affected this year.

1. Jeep Wrangler: Wiring Fire Risk

Jeep Wrangler — Image Credit: Dinkun Chen - CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons
Image Credit: Dinkun Chen – CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons

Recall 26V363000, dated June 4, 2026, covers 1,076,999 Wranglers, Wrangler 4xe models and Gladiators, and the Jeep campaign listing quotes the defect plainly: the electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire. Few 2026 Stellantis campaigns touch that many vehicles for a fire hazard.

Owners of affected trucks should confirm the campaign against the VIN on the NHTSA lookup and book the dealer repair promptly. Until the fix is done, parking away from structures and garages is the sensible precaution for any vehicle under a fire-related notice.

2. Jeep Gladiator: Shares the Pump Recall

Jeep Gladiator — Image Credit: CZmarlin - CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons
Image Credit: CZmarlin – CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons

Gladiator pickups sit inside the same 1,076,999-vehicle campaign, 26V363000, as the Wrangler, with the identical steering pump wiring concern. The published recall list groups them together because the pump and its harness are common hardware across the two lines.

A Gladiator owner might assume a pickup avoids a recall written around the Wrangler, and that is wrong here. Checking the VIN takes a minute, and the remedy is performed by dealers at no charge, so there is little reason to leave the notice unanswered.

3. Jeep Cherokee: Reborn and Already Recalled

Jeep Cherokee — Image Credit: Elise240SX - CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons
Image Credit: Elise240SX – CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons

The returning 2026 Cherokee appears in NHTSA recall 26V059000, a 456,287-vehicle campaign in which trailer brake lights and turn signals may fail to illuminate. The federal campaign record ties the problem to the trailer tow module rather than to the SUV’s own lighting.

The risk matters most to anyone who tows, since a trailer without working brake lights is invisible to drivers behind it. Buyers of a new Cherokee should ask the dealer whether the remedy has been applied before the first towing trip.

4. Dodge Charger: Electric Display Failure

Dodge Charger — Image Credit: HJUdall - CC0/Wiki Commons
Image Credit: HJUdall – CC0/Wiki Commons

Recall 26V262000, dated April 23, 2026, covers 20,271 electric Dodge Chargers from the 2024 and 2025 model years along with the Jeep Wagoneer S. In the Stellantis campaign list the stated defect is that a software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail.

A blank instrument cluster removes speed and warning-light information while the car is moving, which is why it qualifies as a safety defect. The population is small beside the other campaigns here, but owners of the electric Charger should still verify their VIN.

5. Jeep Grand Cherokee: The Delayed Airbag Software Recall

Jeep Grand Cherokee — Image Credit: Alexander-93 - CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons
Image Credit: Alexander-93 – CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons

Recall 26V328000, dated May 21, 2026, is the largest air bag campaign on this list at 419,035 vehicles, spanning 2022-2026 Grand Cherokees and 2023-2025 Grand Cherokee Ls. According to the Jeep recall record, a software error in the occupant restraint controller module may cause delayed deployment of the air bags.

Air bags are timed in milliseconds, so a late deployment can reduce the protection they give in a crash. Because the fix is software, owners should expect a dealer reflash rather than a parts wait, and should schedule it as soon as the notice arrives.

6. Chrysler Pacifica: Curtain Air Bag Campaign

Chrysler Pacifica — Image Credit: Alexander-93 - CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons
Image Credit: Alexander-93 – CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons

Recall 26V189000 involves 293,264 Pacifica and Voyager minivans and concerns the curtain air bags, according to the 2026 recall roundup. Family haulers carry more passengers per vehicle than most of the models here, which raises the stakes of any side-protection defect.

Minivan owners who regularly fill the second and third rows have the most to gain from checking promptly. The listing summarizes the campaign only briefly, so the owner letter and the dealer are the places to learn exactly which build dates and trims are covered.

7. Chrysler Voyager: Same Minivan Campaign

Chrysler Voyager — Image Credit: Cutlass - CC0/Wiki Commons
Image Credit: Cutlass – CC0/Wiki Commons

The Voyager, Chrysler’s lower-priced minivan, shares the 293,264-vehicle curtain air bag recall 26V189000 with the Pacifica. The annual campaign table lists the two nameplates together, reflecting how closely the vans are engineered.

Fleet buyers and rental customers often choose the Voyager for price, and those vehicles can be overlooked when notices go to a registered owner. Anyone driving a used Voyager should run the VIN through the federal lookup rather than waiting for mail.

8. Jeep Grand Cherokee L: Springs That Could Detach

Jeep Grand Cherokee L — Image Credit: HJUdall - CC0/Wiki Commons
Image Credit: HJUdall – CC0/Wiki Commons

NHTSA recall 26V562000, dated Sept. 1, 2026, covers 328,381 SUVs: 2021-2023 Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Grand Cherokee models. The agency’s campaign entry says the rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving.

A spring coming loose at speed can endanger other drivers as well as the occupants, so this one deserves quick attention. Owners who notice unusual rear-end noise or ride height changes should mention it to the service advisor when booking the repair.

9. Ram Heavy Duty: Trailer Lights May Fail

Ram Heavy Duty — Image Credit: Kevauto - CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons
Image Credit: Kevauto – CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons

NHTSA recall 26V059000, issued Feb. 2, 2026, covers 456,287 vehicles, including 2025-2026 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups. The recall filing attributes the problem to an improperly designed trailer tow module, so the trailer lights may fail to illuminate.

Heavy Duty trucks are bought to pull gooseneck and fifth-wheel loads, which makes dead trailer lights a serious exposure for work crews and campers. Anyone planning a haul should confirm the module has been replaced beforehand rather than testing the lights at the roadside.

10. Jeep Wagoneer S: Tow Module Recall Too

Jeep Wagoneer S — Image Credit: Unknown author
Image Credit: Unknown author

The electric Wagoneer S, in 2024 through 2026 model years, is among the vehicles named in the 456,287-vehicle trailer tow module campaign. Details sit in the federal campaign data, and dealers replace the module at no cost to the owner.

Electric SUVs are increasingly bought for light towing, so the trailer lighting fault is not a purely truck problem. Wagoneer S owners can confirm eligibility by VIN and should avoid towing until the replacement has been completed.

11. Jeep Grand Wagoneer: A Tiny Camera Recall

Jeep Grand Wagoneer — Image Credit: Alexander-93 - CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons
Image Credit: Alexander-93 – CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons

NHTSA recall 26V326000, dated May 21, 2026, is tiny by comparison with the rest of the list: 59 model year 2026 Grand Wagoneers. The agency recall page says the front camera wiring harness may not be connected, which would cause the rearview camera image not to display.

A missing rearview image matters because federal rules expect a working camera view when reversing. With only 59 vehicles involved, most owners will never receive the letter, but anyone with a new Grand Wagoneer can still check the VIN to be certain.

12. Ram 1500: Biggest Recall of the Quarter

Ram 1500 — Image Credit: Kevauto - CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons
Image Credit: Kevauto – CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons

The third-quarter recall report ranks the Ram 1500 seat belt buckle anchor recall as the largest of Q3 2026, covering 1,271,294 pickups. That is far more vehicles than any other campaign in this gallery.

Seat belt anchors hold the restraint in place during a crash, so owners of affected pickups should not treat the notice as routine. Since the Ram 1500 is among the best-selling trucks in the country, plenty of used examples are in circulation and worth checking by VIN.


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