2026 Jeep Gladiator Wheel Recall (26V456)

Recall 26V456 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2026 Jeep Gladiator in recall 26V456?

The walls for the steel wheels may be too thin, allowing them to crack or detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The walls for the steel wheels may be too thin, allowing them to crack or detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.

Is it safe to drive a 2026 Gladiator with recall 26V456?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: Loss of vehicle 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 wheels.

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V456?

Recall 26V456 covers 641 vehicles: 2026 Jeep Gladiator; 2026 Jeep Wrangler.

NHTSA lists 641 vehicles in this campaign, built November 10, 2025 to November 15, 2025. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Gladiator wheel recall?

Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace the steel wheels and valve stems, as necessary, free of charge.

Dealers will inspect and replace the steel wheels and valve stems, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 05D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 23, 2026.

When was recall 26V456 announced?

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported recall 26V456 to NHTSA on July 16, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as September 4, 2026.

This recall was filed 2 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 5 days. If your Gladiator was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Gladiator is part of recall 26V456?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V456 is open on your Gladiator, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 26V456000 is open on your Gladiator, it will be listed there, along with Jeep recall number 05D. 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 Gladiator owners do about recall 26V456?

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 26V456000 applies to your Gladiator.
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 wheels 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 Gladiator owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 1 of them about the suspension, wheels and tires.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the suspension, wheels and tires have been filed since recall 26V456 was reported (1) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 13 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 1 of them involve the suspension, wheels and tires. 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, 1 about the suspension, wheels and tires
• 2026 Jeep Gladiator: 3 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires

Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):

The contact owns a 2026 Jeep Wrangler equipped with Nexen Tires, Tire Line: Roadian HTX2, Tire Size: 245/75/R17, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the contact became aware of a rock stuck in the tread of the front driver's-side tire.

2026 Jeep Wrangler owner, OH, NHTSA complaint 11752980, filed July 27, 2026

Can recall 26V456 make my Gladiator 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 26V456000 does not automatically make your Gladiator 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))?

Suspension, wheel and tire defects can affect handling and control. Clunks, pulling and vibration that return after a repair point to a defect that has not been fixed.

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