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2019 Jeep Cherokee recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 11 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The most recent was reported on May 7, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: CHEROKEE.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V290000May 7, 2026Power Train
25V011000April 29, 2025Power Train
19V637000August 29, 2019Steering › Rack And Pinion › Pinion Shaft
19V449000June 13, 2019Air Bags
19V248000March 28, 2019Seats
18V917000December 20, 2018Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel
18V739000October 19, 2018Power Train › Automatic Transmission
18V524000August 9, 2018Electrical System › Wiring › Front Underhood
18V523000August 9, 2018Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper
18V492000July 26, 2018Power Train › Automatic Transmission
18V344000May 25, 2018Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine

Systems involved: Power Train (4) · Electrical System (2) · Air Bags (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Seats (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Steering (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V290000Manufacturer no. 40D

Power Train

Report received by NHTSA
May 7, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
61,711 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee
December 12, 2018 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
CHEROKEE

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.

Safety risk

A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will update the Drivetrain Control Drivetrain Control Module, PTU, and Electronic Park Brake software, and replace the PTU, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed June 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy becomes available. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 40D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 14, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V290000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V011000Manufacturer no. 01C

Power Train

Report received by NHTSA
April 29, 2025
Owner notification
February 19, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
63,130 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee
Not reported – February 20, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
CHEROKEE

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power and/or loss of park function.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. A loss of park function can cause an unintended vehicle rollaway, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will update the drivetrain control module and PTU software and replace the PTU, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 19, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 01C.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V011000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V637000Manufacturer no. V99

Steering › Rack And Pinion › Pinion Shaft

Report received by NHTSA
August 29, 2019
Owner notification
October 24, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
5,294 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee
June 25, 2019 – August 6, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
CHEROKEE

Components: Steering › Rack And Pinion › Pinion Shaft; Steering › Rack And Pinion › Rack

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The steering rack gear may break, possibly causing a loss of steering control.

Safety risk

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V99.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V637000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V449000Manufacturer no. V63

Air Bags

Report received by NHTSA
June 13, 2019
Owner notification
August 7, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
41,169 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee
July 28, 2018 – September 20, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
CHEROKEE

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The impact and acceleration sensors may fail and reduce the air bag system's ability to properly detect certain crash events.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, the inability to properly detect a crash may result in improper air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected sensors, free of charge. The recall began August 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V63.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V449000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V248000Manufacturer no. V31

Seats

Report received by NHTSA
March 28, 2019
Owner notification
April 11, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
253 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee
November 26, 2018 – November 26, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
CHEROKEE

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The front passenger seat mounting bolts may be loose.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, the seat may move, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will tighten the mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 11, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V31.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V248000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V917000Manufacturer no. UC4

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Report received by NHTSA
December 20, 2018
Owner notification
February 7, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
52 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee
May 8, 2018 – May 23, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
CHEROKEE

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The instrument cluster may fail resulting in a lack of activation of warning chimes, messages, and gauges.

Safety risk

Without the activation of warning chimes, messages, and gauges to provide vehicle information to the driver, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UC4.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V917000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V739000Manufacturer no. UA9

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA
October 19, 2018
Owner notification
November 2, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
86,053 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee
October 1, 2017 – October 15, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
CHEROKEE

Defect summary

Chrysler(FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Improper transmission calibration may result in a stall.

Safety risk

A vehicle stall can increase the risk of crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the transmission controller with a new calibration, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UA9.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V739000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V524000Manufacturer no. U87

Electrical System › Wiring › Front Underhood

Report received by NHTSA
August 9, 2018
Owner notification
October 2, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
12,779 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee
September 7, 2017 – February 21, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
CHEROKEE

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.

Safety risk

A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V524000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V523000Manufacturer no. U86

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper

Report received by NHTSA
August 9, 2018
Owner notification
August 29, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
154,335 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee
April 4, 2018 – June 21, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
CHEROKEE

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

Safety risk

A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V523000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V492000Manufacturer no. U85

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA
July 26, 2018
Owner notification
August 7, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
5 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee
June 19, 2018 – June 30, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
CHEROKEE

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica non-hybrid vehicles. A component in the transmission may not have been welded properly, possibly causing the transmission to not transmit engine power to the wheels.

Safety risk

If the transmission weld fails, the vehicle will stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U85.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V492000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V344000Manufacturer no. U52

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine

Report received by NHTSA
May 25, 2018
Owner notification
August 9, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
14 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee
February 4, 2018 – April 4, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
CHEROKEE

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines. The engines in these vehicles may be missing valve stem keepers, which can allow the valve to drop into the engine cylinder causing engine damage. These engines may also have a reversed camshaft cap that can damage the camshaft bearing causing camshaft failure.

Safety risk

Cylinder damage or camshaft failure can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair or replace the affected engine components, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 9, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U52.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V344000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: May 7, 2026.