2022 Jeep Wagoneer Seat Recall (21V919)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 793 vehicles · Reported November 23, 2021
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling 793 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer; 2022 Jeep Wagoneer vehicles. The second-row center-seat recliner pull strap may bind on the seat trim surface, preventing the seat back from locking into the upright position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems." A seat back that is not locked into position can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 21V919 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V919000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | Y86 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | November 23, 2021 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Vehicles | 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer; 2022 Jeep Wagoneer |
| Units affected | 793 |
| Component | Seats |
| Safety risk | A seat back that is not locked into position can increase the risk of injury in a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer in recall 21V919?
The second-row center-seat recliner pull strap may bind on the seat trim surface, preventing the seat back from locking into the upright position.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The second-row center-seat recliner pull strap may bind on the seat trim surface, preventing the seat back from locking into the upright position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Is it safe to drive a 2022 Wagoneer with recall 21V919?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A seat back that is not locked into position can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A seat back that is not locked into position can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the seats.
Which vehicles are included in recall 21V919?
Recall 21V919 covers 793 vehicles: 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer; 2022 Jeep Wagoneer.
NHTSA lists 793 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Jeep | Grand Wagoneer |
| 2022 | Jeep | Wagoneer |
What is the fix for the Wagoneer seat recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the rear center-seat recliner strap, free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the rear center-seat recliner strap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y86.
When was recall 21V919 announced?
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported recall 21V919 to NHTSA on November 23, 2021. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as December 23, 2021.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| November 23, 2021 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 21V919000. |
| December 23, 2021 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 59 months ago. If your Wagoneer was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Wagoneer is part of recall 21V919?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 21V919 is open on your Wagoneer, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2022 Wagoneer vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should Wagoneer owners do about recall 21V919?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 21V919000 applies to your Wagoneer.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Jeep dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the seats happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Wagoneer owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 267 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 17 of them about the body, doors and seats.
Since recall 21V919 was reported on November 23, 2021, owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the body, doors and seats on these vehicles. 4 of them (24%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the body, doors and seats and were received on or after November 23, 2021, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related body, doors and seats issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 267 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 17 of them involve the body, doors and seats. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2022 Jeep Wagoneer: 207 complaints in total, 11 about the body, doors and seats
- 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer: 60 complaints in total, 6 about the body, doors and seats
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, it was discovered that the front passenger's side seat lumbar section had erroneously bulged outward making the front passenger’s seat extremely uncomfortable. Additionally, the contact stated while seated, the front passenger's head did not comfortably reach the headrest.
2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11701401, filed November 25, 2025
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front passenger seat had inflated without a passenger seated in the seat. No warning light was illuminated. The front passenger seat failed to deflate.
2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer owner, MO, NHTSA complaint 11731153, filed April 14, 2026
We bought this vehicle in July. And noticed the middle seat stopped reclining forward and backward. It it stuck in the upright position.
2022 Jeep Wagoneer owner, IA, NHTSA complaint 11708332, filed January 2, 2026
Can recall 21V919 make my Wagoneer a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this seats recall means their Wagoneer qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Door latch, seat and body structure defects can affect safety in a crash and everyday use. If the recall repair does not solve the problem, the repeat visit is part of your record.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 21V919
Did the recall 21V919 fix work?
Since recall 21V919 was reported on November 23, 2021, owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the body, doors and seats on these vehicles. 4 of them (24%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed December 23, 2021.
Is the 21V919000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Wagoneer is part of recall 21V919000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 21V919000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Jeep. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.