2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Stability Control Recall (26V414)

Recall 26V414 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer in recall 26V414?

The brake system control module software may cause a loss of electronic stability control and a loss of electronic brake assist.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Jeep Grand Wagoneer L vehicles. The brake system control module software may cause a loss of electronic stability control and a loss of electronic brake assist. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Is it safe to drive a 2026 Grand Wagoneer with recall 26V414?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A loss of electronic stability control and/or electronic brake assist increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A loss of electronic stability control and/or electronic brake assist 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 electronic stability control.

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V414?

Recall 26V414 covers 11,980 vehicles: 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer; 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L.

NHTSA lists 11,980 vehicles in this campaign, built June 10, 2025 to February 16, 2026. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Grand Wagoneer stability control 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 are expected to be mailed July 30, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 50D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 9, 2026.

When was recall 26V414 announced?

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported recall 26V414 to NHTSA on June 30, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as July 30, 2026.

This recall was filed 3 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 251 days. If your Grand Wagoneer was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Grand Wagoneer is part of recall 26V414?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V414 is open on your Grand Wagoneer, 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 Grand Wagoneer 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 Grand Wagoneer owners do about recall 26V414?

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 26V414000 applies to your Grand Wagoneer.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized Jeep dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
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. Keep a simple log of any electronic stability control symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
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 Grand Wagoneer owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the driver assistance.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the driver assistance have been filed since recall 26V414 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 3 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the driver assistance. 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 Grand Wagoneer: 2 complaints in total, 0 about the driver assistance
• 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L: 1 complaints in total, 0 about the driver assistance

Can recall 26V414 make my Grand Wagoneer 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)).

When a driver assistance feature on the 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer brakes for no reason or stops working, it affects both safety and value. Software fixes do not always hold, which is why repeat repair records matter.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

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.

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