2026 Jeep Wrangler Backup Camera Recall (26V531)

Recall 26V531 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2026 Jeep Wrangler in recall 26V531?

The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Is it safe to drive a 2026 Wrangler with recall 26V531?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 camera, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V531?

Recall 26V531 covers 844,027 vehicles: 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica; 2026 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid; 2026 Chrysler Voyager; 2026-2027 Dodge Charger; 2026 Jeep Cherokee; 2026 Jeep Compass; 2026 Jeep Gladiator; 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee; 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L; 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer; 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L; 2026 Jeep Wrangler; 2026 Ram 1500; 2026 Ram 2500; 2026 Ram Promaster; 2026 Ram Promaster Bev.

NHTSA lists 844,027 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Wrangler backup camera recall?

Yes. The fix is an over-the-air software update.

Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.

When was recall 26V531 announced?

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported recall 26V531 to NHTSA on August 13, 2026.

This recall was filed 1 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 26V531?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V531 is open on your Wrangler, it will be listed there.

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 26V531000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.

What should Wrangler owners do about recall 26V531?

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 26V531000 applies to your Wrangler.
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. Write down when symptoms involving the camera 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 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 208 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 1 of them about the rearview camera.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the rearview camera have been filed since recall 26V531 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 208 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 1 of them involve the rearview camera. 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 Ram 1500: 96 complaints in total, 0 about the rearview camera
• 2026 Ram 2500: 25 complaints in total, 1 about the rearview camera
• 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L: 23 complaints in total, 0 about the rearview camera
• 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 22 complaints in total, 0 about the rearview camera
• 2026 Chrysler Pacifica: 11 complaints in total, 0 about the rearview camera
• 2026 Jeep Wrangler: 10 complaints in total, 0 about the rearview camera
• 2026 Jeep Cherokee: 5 complaints in total, 0 about the rearview camera
• 2026 Jeep Compass: 5 complaints in total, 0 about the rearview camera

Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):

The backup camera does not work properly as delivered from the dealership. The problem is intermittent, hard to reproduce reliably and is occurring on a brand new unit. The vehicle is very large with huge blind spots and poses a risk to others when reversing.

2026 Ram 2500 owner, NH, NHTSA complaint 11742155, filed June 4, 2026

Can recall 26V531 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.

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)).

A rearview camera that blanks out or freezes is a safety issue because federal rules require a working backup image. Camera problems are often software related, and many owners see them come back after an update.

This recall is handled by an over-the-air software update, so many owners never visit a dealer. If the problem returns after the update, take the 2026 Jeep Wrangler to the dealer and make sure the visit is written up on a repair order. An update that does not work is still a failed repair.

Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 21V729000, 22V947000, 24V289000, 24V291000, 24V436000.

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.

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