2026 Jeep Cherokee Antilock Brake Control Module Recall (26V223)

Recall 26V223 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2026 Jeep Cherokee in recall 26V223?

The brake system control module may fail to operate properly, which can cause a loss of anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC).

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The brake system control module may fail to operate properly, which can cause a loss of anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC).

Is it safe to drive a 2026 Cherokee with recall 26V223?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A loss of anti-lock brakes or electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A loss of anti-lock brakes or electronic stability control increases 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 control unit and module.

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V223?

Recall 26V223 covers 241 vehicles: 2026 Jeep Cherokee.

NHTSA lists 241 vehicles in this campaign, built December 4, 2025 to December 27, 2025. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Cherokee antilock brake control module recall?

Yes. Dealers will update the brake system control module software, free of charge.

Dealers will update the brake system control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 29D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026.

When was recall 26V223 announced?

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported recall 26V223 to NHTSA on April 9, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as April 28, 2026.

This recall was filed 5 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 23 days. If your Cherokee was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Cherokee is part of recall 26V223?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V223 is open on your Cherokee, 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 26V223000. 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 Cherokee owners do about recall 26V223?

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 26V223000 applies to your Cherokee.
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. Write down when symptoms involving the control unit and module happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
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 Cherokee owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the brakes.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the brakes have been filed since recall 26V223 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 5 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 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.

• 2026 Jeep Cherokee: 5 complaints in total, 0 about the brakes

Can recall 26V223 make my 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.

Recall 26V223000 does not automatically make your Cherokee a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (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.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2026 Jeep 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 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.

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