2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Taillight Recall (22V544)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 99,186 vehicles · Reported July 28, 2022
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling 99,186 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee; 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE vehicles. The tail light side marker assemblies may be damaged and not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." A tail light side marker that does not illuminate can reduce vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 22V544 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V544000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | Z50 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | July 28, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Vehicles | 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee; 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE |
| Units affected | 99,186 |
| Component | Exterior Lighting > Tail Lights |
| Safety risk | A tail light side marker that does not illuminate can reduce vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee in recall 22V544?
The tail light side marker assemblies may be damaged and not illuminate.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The tail light side marker assemblies may be damaged and not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Is it safe to drive a 2021 Grand Cherokee with recall 22V544?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A tail light side marker that does not illuminate can reduce vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A tail light side marker that does not illuminate can reduce vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of 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 tail lights.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V544?
Recall 22V544 covers 99,186 vehicles: 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee; 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE.
NHTSA lists 99,186 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Jeep | Grand Cherokee |
| 2022 | Jeep | Grand Cherokee 4XE |
What is the fix for the Grand Cherokee taillight recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace both body-mounted tail light assemblies, as necessary, free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and replace both body-mounted tail light assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 8, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z50.
When was recall 22V544 announced?
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported recall 22V544 to NHTSA on July 28, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as June 8, 2023.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| July 28, 2022 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V544000. |
| June 8, 2023 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 50 months ago. If your Grand Cherokee was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Grand Cherokee is part of recall 22V544?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V544 is open on your Grand Cherokee, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 22V544000 is open on your Grand Cherokee, it will be listed there, along with Jeep recall number Z50. 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 Grand Cherokee owners do about recall 22V544?
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 22V544000 applies to your Grand Cherokee.
- 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 tail lights 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 Grand Cherokee owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 553 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 48 of them about the lighting and visibility.
Since recall 22V544 was reported on July 28, 2022, owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA about the lighting and visibility on these vehicles. 2 of them (5%) 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 July 28, 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 553 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 48 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.
- 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 405 complaints in total, 42 about the lighting and visibility
- 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE: 148 complaints in total, 6 about the lighting and visibility
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
Had vehicle through multiple warning lights, crash protection inop, lane assist inop, ABS inop, power steering inop, turn signal didnt work. This happend twice. The first time taken to shop and said it was fixed but had it less than 50 miles and same thing happened.
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE owner, MI, NHTSA complaint 11466944, filed June 1, 2022
The Adaptive High Beams have stopped working on my Grand Jeep Cherokee L. When you push the lever forward, it should engage the high beams, but it does not. The only way to use the high beams is to pull the lever back (flicker action) and hold it.
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE owner, NY, NHTSA complaint 11469803, filed June 17, 2022
See video of failure. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p0a9lzRf9Qy4RL0HCOCD9TyhZ7sUrvpQ/view?usp=drivesdk Vehicle electrical failure on wiring harness(es). My concern is that if happened while driving it could have become very dangerous.
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11472078, filed July 2, 2022
Can recall 22V544 make my Grand Cherokee 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)).
Lighting and visibility defects, such as headlights that fail, wipers that stop or mirrors that do not work, reduce your ability to see and be seen. They are often electrical, and they often come back.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Grand Cherokee went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to 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 22V544
Did the recall 22V544 fix work?
Since recall 22V544 was reported on July 28, 2022, owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA about the lighting and visibility on these vehicles. 2 of them (5%) 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 June 8, 2023.
Is the 22V544000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Grand Cherokee is part of recall 22V544000?
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 22V544000 (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.