2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Air Bag Control Module Software Recall (26V328)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 419,035 vehicles · Reported May 21, 2026
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling 419,035 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee; 2023-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. A software error in the occupant restraint controller module may cause the delayed deployment of the side air bags during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection." Delayed air bag deployment during a crash increases the risk of injury. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 26V328 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V328000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 01D |
| Date reported to NHTSA | May 21, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Vehicles | 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee; 2023-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L |
| Units affected | 419,035 |
| Component | Air Bags > Air Bag / Restraint Control Module > Software |
| Safety risk | Delayed air bag deployment during a crash increases the risk of injury. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee in recall 26V328?
A software error in the occupant restraint controller module may cause the delayed deployment of the side air bags during a crash.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2023-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. A software error in the occupant restraint controller module may cause the delayed deployment of the side air bags during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Is it safe to drive a 2022-2026 Grand Cherokee with recall 26V328?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Delayed air bag deployment during a crash increases the risk of injury.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Delayed air bag deployment during a crash increases the risk of injury.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Grand Cherokee shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the software, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 26V328?
Recall 26V328 covers 419,035 vehicles: 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee; 2023-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L.
NHTSA lists 419,035 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2026 | Jeep | Grand Cherokee |
| 2023-2025 | Jeep | Grand Cherokee L |
What is the fix for the Grand Cherokee air bag control module software recall?
Yes. Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software, free of charge.
Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software, free of charge. Some owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 01D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.
When was recall 26V328 announced?
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported recall 26V328 to NHTSA on May 21, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as June 18, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 26V328000. |
| June 18, 2026 | Owner notification letters scheduled (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 4 months ago. If your Grand Cherokee was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Grand Cherokee is part of recall 26V328?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V328 is open on your Grand Cherokee, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 26V328000 is open on your Grand Cherokee, it will be listed there, along with Jeep recall number 01D. 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 Grand Cherokee owners do about recall 26V328?
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 26V328000 applies to your Grand Cherokee.
- Call a Jeep dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- 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.
- Write down when symptoms involving the software 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 Grand Cherokee owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 1,157 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 32 of them about the air bags.
Since recall 26V328 was reported on May 21, 2026, owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the air bags on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) 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 air bags and were received on or after May 21, 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 air bags issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 1,157 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 32 of them involve the air bags. 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.
- 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 388 complaints in total, 10 about the air bags
- 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 261 complaints in total, 8 about the air bags
- 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 242 complaints in total, 1 about the air bags
- 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L: 93 complaints in total, 3 about the air bags
- 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 74 complaints in total, 5 about the air bags
- 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L: 41 complaints in total, 4 about the air bags
- 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L: 36 complaints in total, 1 about the air bags
- 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 22 complaints in total, 0 about the air bags
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light and SOS warning light was intermittently displayed. During the failure, the windshield wipers and turn signals became inoperable.
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L owner, OK, NHTSA complaint 11655743, filed April 21, 2025
This accident did not trigger ANY safety features for my vehicle. No: Automatic Emergency Breaking Forward Collision Warning Air Bag Deployment SOS activation.
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L owner, ND, NHTSA complaint 11685499, filed September 6, 2025
No warning lamps were displayed relating to the recall. I was hit from behind while driving between 60 and 70MPH. I lost control and spun around twice before violently hitting a guard rail, perpendicular to the driver's side of my vehicle. The side/door airbags failed to deploy.
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L owner, NC, NHTSA complaint 11749636, filed July 10, 2026
Can recall 26V328 make my Grand 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.
Owners often ask whether this software recall means their Grand Cherokee 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)).
Air bag defects are hidden until the moment they matter most. A recall repair may replace an inflator or sensor, but if warning lights return or the system faults again, that is a repeat repair for a safety defect.
This campaign follows an earlier recall for the same issue. A second recall can mean the first remedy failed, and repeated repair attempts on the same defect are the core of most lemon law claims.
Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 21V873000.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have 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.
A software update can count as a repair attempt, especially if you complained about the problem or the update keeps being repeated. I've seen dealers do the same software update five or six times with no 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 26V328
Did the recall 26V328 fix work?
Since recall 26V328 was reported on May 21, 2026, owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the air bags on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) 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.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed June 18, 2026.
Is the 26V328000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Grand Cherokee is part of recall 26V328000?
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.
What if my air bag light stays on after the recall repair?
Go back to the dealer. A warning light that returns means the system may not deploy correctly, and the visit is another repair attempt for a safety defect.
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 26V328000 (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.