2022-2023 Jeep Wagoneer Roof Recall (23V545)

Recall 23V545 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2022-2023 Jeep Wagoneer in recall 23V545?

The upper B-pillar interior trim may not be fully seated and could interfere with the side curtain air bag (SABIC) deployment.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The upper B-pillar interior trim may not be fully seated and could interfere with the side curtain air bag (SABIC) deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Is it safe to drive a 2022-2023 Wagoneer with recall 23V545?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A compromised deployment of the SABIC can reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A compromised deployment of the SABIC can reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Wagoneer shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the roof and pillars, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 23V545?

Recall 23V545 covers 44,708 vehicles: 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer; 2022-2023 Jeep Wagoneer.

NHTSA lists 44,708 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Wagoneer roof recall?

Yes. Dealers will inspect and reseat or replace the trim pieces as necessary, free of charge.

Dealers will inspect and reseat or replace the trim pieces as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 76A.

When was recall 23V545 announced?

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported recall 23V545 to NHTSA on August 3, 2023. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as August 17, 2023.

This recall was filed 38 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 23V545?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 23V545 is open on your Wagoneer, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 23V545000 is open on your Wagoneer, it will be listed there, along with Jeep recall number 76A. 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 Wagoneer owners do about recall 23V545?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 23V545000 applies to your Wagoneer.
2. Call a Jeep dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. 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.
4. Keep a simple log of any roof and pillars symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. 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 423 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 25 of them about the body, doors and seats.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 423 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 25 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
• 2023 Jeep Wagoneer: 108 complaints in total, 2 about the body, doors and seats
• 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer: 60 complaints in total, 6 about the body, doors and seats
• 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer: 48 complaints in total, 6 about the body, doors and seats

Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):

The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Wagoneer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V642000 (STRUCTURE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.

2023 Jeep Wagoneer owner, AZ, NHTSA complaint 11714496, filed January 30, 2026

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

Can recall 23V545 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.

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)).

Body and latch defects on the 2022-2023 Jeep Wagoneer may seem minor until a door opens while driving or a seat will not lock. Problems that return after repair belong in your records.

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.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Wagoneer 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.

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