2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler Steering Pump Recall (26V363)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 1,076,999 vehicles · Reported June 4, 2026
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling 1,076,999 2021-2025 Jeep Gladiator; 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler; 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4XE vehicles. The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position. A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury. Park outside and away from buildings until it is repaired.
Recall 26V363 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V363000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 21D |
| Date reported to NHTSA | June 4, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Vehicles | 2021-2025 Jeep Gladiator; 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler; 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4XE |
| Units affected | 1,076,999 |
| Component | Steering > Hydraulic Power Assist > Pump |
| Safety risk | A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler in recall 26V363?
The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2025 Wrangler with recall 26V363?
Park it outside. NHTSA lists a fire risk for recall 26V363, so keep the vehicle away from buildings until it is repaired.
NHTSA lists this as a Park Outside recall because of a fire risk. Park the vehicle outside and away from buildings until the repair is done, even if you have not noticed any problem.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Which vehicles are included in recall 26V363?
Recall 26V363 covers 1,076,999 vehicles: 2021-2025 Jeep Gladiator; 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler; 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4XE.
NHTSA lists 1,076,999 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2025 | Jeep | Gladiator |
| 2021-2025 | Jeep | Wrangler |
| 2021-2025 | Jeep | Wrangler 4XE |
What is the fix for the Wrangler steering pump recall?
Yes. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired.
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the wiring and electric hydraulic power steering pump, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 21D. The Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 11, 2026.
When was recall 26V363 announced?
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported recall 26V363 to NHTSA on June 4, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as July 9, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| December 2, 2024 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| June 4, 2026 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 26V363000. |
| July 9, 2026 | Owner notification letters scheduled (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 3 months ago. 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 26V363?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V363 is open on your Wrangler, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 26V363000 is open on your Wrangler, it will be listed there, along with Jeep recall number 21D. 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 Wrangler owners do about recall 26V363?
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 26V363000 applies to your Wrangler.
- Park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done.
- 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 pump 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 Wrangler owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 3,238 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 614 of them about the steering.
Since recall 26V363 was reported on June 4, 2026, owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA about the steering on these vehicles. 6 of them (9%) 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 steering and were received on or after June 4, 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 steering issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 3,238 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 614 of them involve the steering. 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.
- 2021 Jeep Wrangler: 940 complaints in total, 250 about the steering
- 2024 Jeep Wrangler: 728 complaints in total, 67 about the steering
- 2022 Jeep Wrangler: 397 complaints in total, 82 about the steering
- 2023 Jeep Wrangler: 365 complaints in total, 54 about the steering
- 2021 Jeep Gladiator: 291 complaints in total, 91 about the steering
- 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE: 216 complaints in total, 14 about the steering
- 2022 Jeep Gladiator: 120 complaints in total, 36 about the steering
- 2025 Jeep Wrangler: 67 complaints in total, 3 about the steering
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
I was turning right and while turning the vehicle froze on me, these included the steering wheel brakes and almost crash into upcoming traffic since it was hard to turn I end up in the upcoming traffic lane…
2025 Jeep Gladiator owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11709485, filed January 7, 2026
This vehicle has a death wobble above 50 mph when hitting a slight bump in the road causing loss of control. It has been repaired multiple times with no resolution.
2021 Jeep Gladiator owner, TN, NHTSA complaint 11639329, filed January 29, 2025
We were heading out on a vacation trip on a cold(20+ degree day). We had just reached a road that we were merging on to and started accelerating to get up to speed. I went to change lanes, doing about 50mph, to pass a slower moving vehicle.
2021 Jeep Gladiator owner, DE, NHTSA complaint 11644243, filed February 22, 2025
Can recall 26V363 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 26V363000 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))?
Steering defects go straight to safety. Under California's lemon law, a defect likely to cause death or serious injury can create a presumption after just two repair attempts, if the manufacturer was also notified directly.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler 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 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.
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 26V363
Did the recall 26V363 fix work?
Since recall 26V363 was reported on June 4, 2026, owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA about the steering on these vehicles. 6 of them (9%) 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 July 9, 2026.
Is the 26V363000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Wrangler is part of recall 26V363000?
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.
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 26V363000 (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.