2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler Engine Recall (22V865)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 62,909 vehicles · Reported November 23, 2022
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling 62,909 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. 0L Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle engines. A loss of communication may cause an engine shutdown. An engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 22V865 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V865000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | ZB7 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | November 23, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Vehicles | 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler |
| Units affected | 62,909 |
| Component | Engine |
| Safety risk | An engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler in recall 22V865?
0L Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle engines.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles equipped with 2.0L Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle engines. A loss of communication may cause an engine shutdown.
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2023 Wrangler with recall 22V865?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, 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 engine, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V865?
Recall 22V865 covers 62,909 vehicles: 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler.
NHTSA lists 62,909 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2023 | Jeep | Wrangler |
What is the fix for the Wrangler engine recall?
Yes. There is more than one involved component and calibration software.
There is more than one involved component and calibration software. Updating the calibration software in the Transmission Control Module, Hybrid Control Processor and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor that changes fail safe from shut down to limp home. Dealers will update the transmission control module software, Hybrid Control Processor and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall ZB7.
When was recall 22V865 announced?
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported recall 22V865 to NHTSA on November 23, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as December 22, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| November 23, 2022 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V865000. |
| December 22, 2022 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 46 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 22V865?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V865 is open on your Wrangler, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 22V865000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Wrangler owners do about recall 22V865?
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 22V865000 applies to your Wrangler.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Jeep dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Keep a simple log of any engine symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- 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 Wrangler owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 1,702 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 417 of them about the engine.
Since recall 22V865 was reported on November 23, 2022, owners have filed 340 complaints with NHTSA about the engine on these vehicles. 65 of them (19%) 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 engine and were received on or after November 23, 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 engine issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 1,702 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 417 of them involve the engine. 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 Wrangler: 940 complaints in total, 220 about the engine
- 2022 Jeep Wrangler: 397 complaints in total, 92 about the engine
- 2023 Jeep Wrangler: 365 complaints in total, 105 about the engine
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
After taking my jeep 4xe in for the 95B recall I drove around 50 miles and the check engine light came on. Once home vehicle would not turn on or charge. Error on dash said “charging system error.” Next day the vehicle would turn on be experience extreme slowness after stopping with bursts of acceleration.
2021 Jeep Wrangler owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11634078, filed January 4, 2025
Recent recall 95B was performed December 15th, 2024 on my Jeep 4xe. The vehicle passed the road test involved with the safety recall to detect a defective high voltage battery.
2021 Jeep Wrangler owner, OK, NHTSA complaint 11634487, filed January 6, 2025
Received regenerative braking must be serviced notice, followed by loss of motive control. Push accelerator, would not accelerate and actually rolled backwards, multiple notification lights came on, car started to move after 5 seconds, happened again. pulled over to turn on/off car, car would NOT turn on.
2021 Jeep Wrangler owner, NC, NHTSA complaint 11634682, filed January 7, 2025
Can recall 22V865 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.
Owners often ask whether this engine recall means their Wrangler 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)).
Engine defects can mean stalling, loss of power, oil consumption or overheating. When the same engine complaint brings the 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler back to the dealer more than once, that history matters under California's lemon law.
This campaign follows an earlier recall for the same issue. A second recall can mean the first remedy failed, and repeated repair attempts on the same defect are the core of most lemon law claims.
Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 22V767000.
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.
A typical pattern: an owner reports the transmission slipping, and the dealer can't verify it. Six months later, NHTSA issues a recall for the same problem. Because the recall confirms the defect, the mileage offset goes back to that first visit.
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 22V865
Did the recall 22V865 fix work?
Since recall 22V865 was reported on November 23, 2022, owners have filed 340 complaints with NHTSA about the engine on these vehicles. 65 of them (19%) 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 22, 2022.
Is the 22V865000 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 22V865000?
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 22V865000 (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.