2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S Integrated Trailer Brake Control Recall (26V059)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 456,287 vehicles · Reported February 2, 2026
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling 456,287 2026 Jeep Cherokee; 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S; 2025-2026 Ram 1500; 2025-2026 Ram 2500; 2025-2026 Ram 3500 vehicles. Due to an improperly designed trailer tow module, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes may fail. Trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, trailer brakes that fail increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 26V059 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V059000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 03D |
| Date reported to NHTSA | February 2, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Vehicles | 2026 Jeep Cherokee; 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S; 2025-2026 Ram 1500; 2025-2026 Ram 2500; 2025-2026 Ram 3500 |
| Units affected | 456,287 |
| Component | Electrical System > Integrated Trailer Brake Control |
| Safety risk | Trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, trailer brakes that fail increase the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S in recall 26V059?
Due to an improperly designed trailer tow module, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes may fail.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, Ram 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Due to an improperly designed trailer tow module, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes may fail.
Is it safe to drive a 2024-2026 Wagoneer S with recall 26V059?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, trailer brakes that fail increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, trailer brakes that fail increase 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 integrated trailer brake control.
Which vehicles are included in recall 26V059?
Recall 26V059 covers 456,287 vehicles: 2026 Jeep Cherokee; 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S; 2025-2026 Ram 1500; 2025-2026 Ram 2500; 2025-2026 Ram 3500.
NHTSA lists 456,287 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Jeep | Cherokee |
| 2024-2026 | Jeep | Wagoneer S |
| 2025-2026 | Ram | 1500 |
| 2025-2026 | Ram | 2500 |
| 2025-2026 | Ram | 3500 |
What is the fix for the Wagoneer S integrated trailer brake control recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the trailer tow module, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the trailer tow module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 10, 2026.
When was recall 26V059 announced?
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported recall 26V059 to NHTSA on February 2, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| February 2, 2026 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 26V059000. |
| March 17, 2026 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 8 months ago. If your Wagoneer S was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Wagoneer S is part of recall 26V059?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V059 is open on your Wagoneer S, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 26V059000 is open on your Wagoneer S, it will be listed there, along with Jeep recall number 03D. 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 S owners do about recall 26V059?
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 26V059000 applies to your Wagoneer S.
- Call a Jeep dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Write down when symptoms involving the integrated trailer brake control 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 Wagoneer S owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 691 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 118 of them about the brakes.
Since recall 26V059 was reported on February 2, 2026, owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA about the brakes on these vehicles. 18 of them (25%) 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 brakes and were received on or after February 2, 2026, 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 brakes issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 691 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 118 of them involve the brakes. 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.
- 2025 Ram 1500: 354 complaints in total, 43 about the brakes
- 2026 Ram 1500: 96 complaints in total, 9 about the brakes
- 2025 Ram 2500: 62 complaints in total, 5 about the brakes
- 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S: 52 complaints in total, 14 about the brakes
- 2025 Ram 3500: 42 complaints in total, 19 about the brakes
- 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S: 28 complaints in total, 4 about the brakes
- 2026 Ram 3500: 27 complaints in total, 11 about the brakes
- 2026 Ram 2500: 25 complaints in total, 13 about the brakes
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
While driving my 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S, I experienced a sudden loss of regenerative braking, which caused the vehicle to take much longer to stop than normal. On initial brake application, deceleration was greatly reduced and required substantially more pedal travel and pressure to bring the vehicle to a stop.
2025 Jeep Wagoneer S owner, AZ, NHTSA complaint 11697806, filed November 6, 2025
While driving on the interstate, the vehicle went into “limp” mode and showed a turtle on my screen. From there, my vehicle decelerated drastically from 80 to 40 and did not allow me to accelerate. The screen showed a message that stated the systems were shutting down.
2025 Jeep Wagoneer S owner, GA, NHTSA complaint 11703970, filed December 9, 2025
While driving our 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S EV, the electronic parking brake engages without driver input while the vehicle is in motion. The vehicle suddenly decelerates as if the parking brake has been applied. This occurs without any action from the driver and cannot be manually released.
2025 Jeep Wagoneer S owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11723615, filed March 11, 2026
Can recall 26V059 make my Wagoneer S 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)).
Brake defects are safety defects. California's lemon law presumption can apply after two repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, when the manufacturer has been notified directly.
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 S 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 26V059
Did the recall 26V059 fix work?
Since recall 26V059 was reported on February 2, 2026, owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA about the brakes on these vehicles. 18 of them (25%) 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 26V059000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Wagoneer S is part of recall 26V059000?
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 26V059000 (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, Ram. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.