NHTSA opens recall query into 2021–2024 Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler 4XE: Loss of Motive Power
On July 5, 2024, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Recall Query (RQ24012) into 2021–2024 Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler 4XE, concerning the electrical system and engine. A Recall Query examines an earlier recall, for example whether its repair works or whether it covers every affected vehicle. As of NHTSA’s latest data it is still open.
- Action
- RQ24012 (Recall Query)
- Status
- Open
- Component
- Electrical System; Engine
- Listed
- 8 make/model/year entries in NHTSA’s file
Vehicles under investigation
| Make | Jeep |
|---|---|
| Models | Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE |
| Model years | 2021–2024 |
As listed in NHTSA’s investigation file. Not every vehicle of a listed model is necessarily affected.
What ODI says
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has identified 68 Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) reports for model years (MY) 2021 through 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles alleging a loss of motive power. Recall 22V-865 was issued by the manufacturer to address an engine shutdown condition in certain MY 2021-2023 Wrangler 4xe vehicles. The complaints noted here contain both post recall remedy failures and failures in vehicles not included within the scope of 22V-865. An analysis comparing complaints received before the issuance of recall 22V-865 and complaints outside the scope of the recall has been conducted. The results show the current complaint rate is higher in the out of scope vehicles than it was for vehicles that were later covered by the recall. ODI is opening this Recall Query (RQ) to assess the severity of the alleged defect in vehicles not included in recall 22V-865.ODI will also assess the scope and remedy effectiveness of the recall. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
Official summary by NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation for RQ24012, quoted in full (U.S. government work, public domain).
What owners have reported
Owners filed 2,676 complaints with NHTSA about the model years in this investigation, reporting 59 crashes, 57 fires, 36 injuries. These are all complaints on file for those vehicles, about any problem, not only this one; complaints are unverified owner reports.
| Vehicle | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Wrangler | 946 | 20 | 15 | 0 |
| 2022 Wrangler | 400 | 14 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 Wrangler | 367 | 11 | 8 | 0 |
| 2024 Wrangler | 736 | 12 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 Wrangler 4XE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 Wrangler 4XE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Wrangler 4XE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 Wrangler 4XE | 216 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls and problems for these vehicles
Timeline
- ODI opens recall query RQ24012
- OpenNo closing date yet
What this means for owners
- An investigation is not a recall. NHTSA has not made a defect finding here, and owners are not asked to do anything yet. If a safety defect is confirmed, the manufacturer recalls the vehicles and the repair is free.
- Check your vehicle for open recalls with a free VIN recall check.
- Had this problem? File a complaint with NHTSA. Owner complaints are the evidence ODI uses to open and expand investigations.
Official record: search RQ24012 or your vehicle at NHTSA.gov/recalls, which lists investigations alongside recalls. Data: NHTSA ODI investigations file, updated daily. All NHTSA investigations.