Jeep SUVs Recalled Again for Fire Risk; Owners Warned to Park Vehicles Outside
Plug-in hybrid Grand Cherokee 4xe and Wrangler 4xe models may catch fire due to battery failure
Jeep is recalling over 320,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs because they may catch fire while parked or driving. Until a free fix is ready, the automaker says that owners of 2020 to 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and 2022 to 2026 Grand Cherokee 4xe models should park outside and away from structures and not plug their vehicles in to charge.
Jeep 4xe Fire Risk Recall Details
Vehicles Recalled
• Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid SUVs built between July 23, 2021, and Oct. 15, 2025
• Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid SUVs built between July 1, 2020, and Aug. 25, 2025
The problem: There is an issue with the separators between battery cells. Prior software-based repair attempts have not fixed the problem.
The fix: Jeep is still working on a fix and will alert owners as soon as it is available. In the meantime, owners should park outside and away from structures, and not plug in their vehicles to recharge.
How to contact the manufacturer: Owners may contact Jeep at 800-853-1403.
NHTSA campaign number: 25V741. Jeep’s recall number is 68C. Prior recall numbers were 24V720 and 23V787.
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