Model year 2021 · Jeep

2021 Jeep Gladiator recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Jeep Gladiator — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on June 4, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: GLADIATOR.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2021 Jeep Gladiator, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
26V363000	June 4, 2026	Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › PumpPark outside
24V652000	September 5, 2024	Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel
24V572000	August 1, 2024	Power Train › Manual Transmission › Control Module › Software
23V263000	April 13, 2023	Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump
23V116000	February 23, 2023	Power Train › Clutch Assembly
22V767000	October 13, 2022	Engine
22V638000	August 25, 2022	Back Over Prevention › Display Function
21V028000	January 28, 2021	Power Train › Clutch Assembly

Systems involved: Power Train (3) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Electrical System (1) · Engine (1) · Fuel System, Diesel (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Steering (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V363000Manufacturer no. 21D

Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Pump

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA: June 4, 2026
Owner notification: July 9, 2026
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 1,076,999 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2021 Jeep Gladiator: August 18, 2020 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record: GLADIATOR

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V363000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V652000Manufacturer no. 30B

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Report received by NHTSA: September 5, 2024
Owner notification: October 3, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 32,863 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: GLADIATOR

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."

Safety risk

An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V652000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V572000Manufacturer no. 92B

Power Train › Manual Transmission › Control Module › Software

Report received by NHTSA: August 1, 2024
Owner notification: August 15, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 94 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: GLADIATOR

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 23V-116. The software for the powertrain control module may cause an engine stall, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 92B. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-116 will need to have the new remedy completed.

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 24V572000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V263000Manufacturer no. 01A

Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA: April 13, 2023
Owner notification: October 17, 2023
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 45,832 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: GLADIATOR

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, and 2022-2023 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail.

Safety risk

Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the HPFP and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 01A.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V263000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V116000Manufacturer no. 19A

Power Train › Clutch Assembly

Report received by NHTSA: February 23, 2023
Owner notification: November 16, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 69,201 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: GLADIATOR

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

Safety risk

Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed from November 16, 2023 through July 25, 2024. Owners may contact (FCA US, LLC) customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 19A. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21V-028. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-028 will need to have the new remedy completed.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V116000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V767000Manufacturer no. Z96

Engine

Report received by NHTSA: October 13, 2022
Owner notification: October 17, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 60,413 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: GLADIATOR

Components: Engine; Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall.

Safety risk

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z96.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V767000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V638000Manufacturer no. Z86

Back Over Prevention › Display Function

Report received by NHTSA: August 25, 2022
Owner notification: October 6, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 7,895 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: GLADIATOR

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jeep Wrangler, RAM 1500 and 2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. A radio software error may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA, LLC's number for this recall is Z86.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V638000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V028000Manufacturer no. Y01

Power Train › Clutch Assembly

Report received by NHTSA: January 28, 2021
Owner notification: March 4, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 42,887 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: GLADIATOR

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

Safety risk

Remedy

FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will add software to reduce engine torque capability when clutch assembly temperatures rise to a level that may damage the inner pressure plate, free of charge." FCA has ordered a stop sale for the affected vehicles as of February 25, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2021.

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 21V028000, 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: June 4, 2026.