2022 Jeep Wrangler Lighting Recall (22V326)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 16 vehicles · Reported May 12, 2022
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling 16 2022 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The side marker lights may not function due to an incompatible tail light assembly wiring harness. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Nonfunctional side marker lights may reduce vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 22V326 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V326000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | Z43 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | May 12, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Vehicles | 2022 Jeep Wrangler |
| Units affected | 16 |
| Component | Exterior Lighting |
| Safety risk | Nonfunctional side marker lights may reduce vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022 Jeep Wrangler in recall 22V326?
The side marker lights may not function due to an incompatible tail light assembly wiring harness.
Chryler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The side marker lights may not function due to an incompatible tail light assembly wiring harness. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Is it safe to drive a 2022 Wrangler with recall 22V326?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Nonfunctional side marker lights may reduce vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Nonfunctional side marker lights may reduce vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Wrangler shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the exterior lighting, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V326?
Recall 22V326 covers 16 vehicles: 2022 Jeep Wrangler.
NHTSA lists 16 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Jeep | Wrangler |
What is the fix for the Wrangler lighting recall?
Yes. FCA will replace the tail light assemblies, free of charge.
FCA will replace the tail light assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2022 and August 3, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z43.
When was recall 22V326 announced?
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported recall 22V326 to NHTSA on May 12, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| May 12, 2022 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V326000. |
| May 26, 2022 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 53 months ago. If your Wrangler was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Wrangler is part of recall 22V326?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V326 is open on your Wrangler, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 22V326000 is open on your Wrangler, it will be listed there, along with Jeep recall number Z43. You can also ask any Jeep dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should Wrangler owners do about recall 22V326?
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 22V326000 applies to your Wrangler.
- Call a Jeep dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- 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 exterior lighting 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 problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Wrangler owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 397 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 7 of them about the lighting and visibility.
Since recall 22V326 was reported on May 12, 2022, owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the lighting and visibility on these vehicles. 1 of them (14%) 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 lighting and visibility and were received on or after May 12, 2022, 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 lighting and visibility issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 397 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 7 of them involve the lighting and visibility. 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 Wrangler: 397 complaints in total, 7 about the lighting and visibility
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
Driving in weather from -4C to 0C with medium snow coming down. Normally not a problem at all. Was with a friend in a ram 1500 2019. We both had stock LED headlights.
2022 Jeep Wrangler owner, ID, NHTSA complaint 11495224, filed November 28, 2022
led headlights are not hot enough to keep snow melted off headlights. Jeep design has headlights in a recessed hole, so the snow sticks to headlights and does not blow off. The light is covered in snow and reduces visibility by 90%.
2022 Jeep Wrangler owner, UT, NHTSA complaint 11557632, filed November 30, 2023
When a snow event happens, especially wet snow the factory LED headlights and fog lights get completely covered in snow and are useless. They produce no heat to melt the snow. This is dangerous at night.
2022 Jeep Wrangler owner, MI, NHTSA complaint 11565714, filed January 16, 2024
Can recall 22V326 make my Wrangler 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.
A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
A headlight, wiper or visibility defect on the 2022 Jeep Wrangler can make night or rain driving unsafe, and repeat repairs for the same problem count toward a lemon law claim.
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.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
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 22V326
Did the recall 22V326 fix work?
Since recall 22V326 was reported on May 12, 2022, owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the lighting and visibility on these vehicles. 1 of them (14%) 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.
Is the 22V326000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Wrangler is part of recall 22V326000?
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.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
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 22V326000 (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.