2026 Jeep Wrangler Vehicle Tether Anchor Recall (26V224)

Recall 26V224 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2026 Jeep Wrangler in recall 26V224?

The child seat tether welds on the second-row, right-side seat frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The child seat tether welds on the second-row, right-side seat frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Is it safe to drive a 2026 Wrangler with recall 26V224?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury.

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 vehicle tether anchor, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V224?

Recall 26V224 covers 32 vehicles: 2026 Jeep Wrangler.

NHTSA lists 32 vehicles in this campaign, built October 25, 2025 to February 13, 2026. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Wrangler vehicle tether anchor recall?

Yes. Dealers will replace the second-row, right-side seat frame, free of charge.

Dealers will replace the second-row, right-side seat frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 27D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026.

When was recall 26V224 announced?

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported recall 26V224 to NHTSA on April 9, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as May 29, 2026.

This recall was filed 5 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 111 days. 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 26V224?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V224 is open on your Wrangler, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2026 Wrangler vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should Wrangler owners do about recall 26V224?

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 26V224000 applies to your Wrangler.
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 vehicle tether anchor 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 problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are Wrangler owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 2 of them about the other equipment.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the other equipment have been filed since recall 26V224 was reported (1) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 10 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 2 of them involve the other equipment. 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 Wrangler: 10 complaints in total, 2 about the other equipment

A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):

Airbag/SOS System failure – stated resistance on airbag was “above 8 ohms” This happened – and [XXX] emailed me THREE times in the first 30 days of ownership. Replaced Steering Column Control Module – but this may not resolve the issue.

2026 Jeep Wrangler owner, NY, NHTSA complaint 11729014, filed April 3, 2026

Can recall 26V224 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.

Recall 26V224000 does not automatically make your Wrangler 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))?

What matters for a lemon law claim is not the recall label but whether the defect substantially impairs the 2026 Jeep Wrangler and whether the dealer can fix it in a reasonable number of tries.

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 Wrangler 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.

Frequently asked questions about recall 26V224