2022-2024 Jeep Wagoneer Seat Belt Buckle Recall (23V716)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 97,066 vehicles · Reported October 26, 2023
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling 97,066 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Wagoneer; 2022-2024 Jeep Wagoneer vehicles. The third-row seat belts may not allow occupants to properly access or fasten the seat belt to the buckle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." An unfastened seat belt may increase the risk of injury to occupants during a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 23V716 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V716000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | A7A |
| Date reported to NHTSA | October 26, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Vehicles | 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Wagoneer; 2022-2024 Jeep Wagoneer |
| Units affected | 97,066 |
| Component | Seat Belts > Rear / Other > Buckle Assembly |
| Safety risk | An unfastened seat belt may increase the risk of injury to occupants during a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022-2024 Jeep Wagoneer in recall 23V716?
The third-row seat belts may not allow occupants to properly access or fasten the seat belt to the buckle.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The third-row seat belts may not allow occupants to properly access or fasten the seat belt to the buckle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Is it safe to drive a 2022-2024 Wagoneer with recall 23V716?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An unfastened seat belt may increase the risk of injury to occupants during a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An unfastened seat belt may increase the risk of injury to occupants during 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 buckle assembly.
Which vehicles are included in recall 23V716?
Recall 23V716 covers 97,066 vehicles: 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Wagoneer; 2022-2024 Jeep Wagoneer.
NHTSA lists 97,066 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2024 | Jeep | Grand Wagoneer |
| 2022-2024 | Jeep | Wagoneer |
What is the fix for the Wagoneer seat belt buckle recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace the third-row seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and replace the third-row seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is A7A.
When was recall 23V716 announced?
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported recall 23V716 to NHTSA on October 26, 2023. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as November 16, 2023.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| October 26, 2023 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 23V716000. |
| November 16, 2023 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 35 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 23V716?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 23V716 is open on your Wagoneer, 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 23V716000. 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 Wagoneer owners do about recall 23V716?
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 23V716000 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.
- Keep a simple log of any buckle assembly 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 Wagoneer owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 508 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 4 of them about the seat belts.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the seat belts have been filed since recall 23V716 was reported (4) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 508 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 4 of them involve the seat belts. 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, 1 about the seat belts
- 2023 Jeep Wagoneer: 108 complaints in total, 0 about the seat belts
- 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer: 60 complaints in total, 1 about the seat belts
- 2024 Jeep Wagoneer: 51 complaints in total, 0 about the seat belts
- 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer: 48 complaints in total, 2 about the seat belts
- 2024 Jeep Grand Wagoneer: 34 complaints in total, 0 about the seat belts
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V716000 (Seat Belts) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer owner, GA, NHTSA complaint 11569432, filed February 2, 2024
3rd row seat belt is fraying/cut. Appears to be from the mechanism in the roof of the car. Jeep is refusing to replace it. And trying to charge 1500 dollars for the repair.
2022 Jeep Wagoneer owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11611678, filed August 29, 2024
Can recall 23V716 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 buckle assembly 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)).
A seat belt that does not latch or retract correctly on the 2022-2024 Jeep Wagoneer affects safety directly, and a failed recall repair is a repair attempt under California law.
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.
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 23V716
Is the 23V716000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed November 16, 2023.
How do I know if my Wagoneer is part of recall 23V716000?
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 23V716000 (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.