Stellantis Recalls 375K Jeep 4xe SUVs Over Fire Risk
Stellantis recalls 375,000 Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee 4xe SUVs after 19 fire incidents linked to battery faults; owners told to park outdoors.
Key Highlights of the Stellantis Jeep Recall
375,000 Jeep SUVs recalled globally — including 2020–2025 Wrangler 4xe and 2022–2026 Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrids.
Battery fire risk identified after 19 reported incidents and one injury; most fires occurred while vehicles were parked.
Samsung SDI-manufactured batteries found to have separator damage causing potential thermal runaway.
Previous recall fixes from 2023–2024 were insufficient, requiring new inspection, software, and hardware updates.
Owners advised not to charge vehicles and to park outdoors until official repairs begin later this month through authorized dealers.
Stellantis has announced a major global recall affecting around 375,000 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid SUVs, citing a potential battery-related fire risk. Owners are being urged to park their vehicles outsideand refrain from charging them until a software and hardware remedy becomes available.
The recall includes 2020–2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and 2022–2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe models. The company said the fix is currently in its final validation phase and will be offered free of charge once approved by regulators.
Fire Incidents and Scale of the Recall
Stellantis confirmed 19 fire incidents associated with the affected vehicles, including one injury. Roughly 320,000 unitsare registered in the United States, with the rest located across Europe, Canada, and Asia-Pacific markets.
The company said most fires occurred while the vehicles were parked and turned off, underlining a potential battery pack defect rather than a driving-related issue. The recall marks one of Stellantis’ largest safety actions for plug-in models since the Jeep 4xe lineup debuted in 2020.
Root Cause and Supplier Involvement
The high-voltage batteries in question were manufactured by Samsung SDI, a key supplier to several global automakers. An internal investigation by both companies determined that separator damage within certain lithium-ion cells—combined with complex electrochemical interactions—can lead to thermal runaway under specific conditions.
This same defect type was identified earlier in 2024 when Stellantis recalled 154,000 plug-in Jeep vehicles. The company has since expanded diagnostic testing and introduced enhanced cell quality monitoring for future battery batches.
Repeat Repairs and Safety Advisory
Stellantis noted that some vehicles previously repaired under earlier recall campaigns will require another fix, as recent fire reports show that software updates alone may not fully eliminate the underlying risk.
Until the corrective parts and updated software are available, the automaker continues to advise owners not to charge the vehicles and to park away from buildings or enclosed areas.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is monitoring the recall rollout to ensure compliance and transparency in customer notifications.
Stellantis Investigation
Stellantis confirmed that its internal investigation, conducted alongside battery supplier Samsung SDI, traced the fire risk to separator damage within certain battery cells used in Jeep Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe models. The company said a permanent repair procedure is being finalized and will be rolled out through dealerships in coordination with regulatory authorities.
Vehicles repaired under previous recalls in 2023 and 2024 will also receive updated software and battery diagnostics to ensure safety compliance. Stellantis is notifying affected owners directly and offering free inspection and repair services once the fix is approved. The automaker emphasized that these actions form part of its broader effort to enhance quality control in its electrified vehicle production lines.
Stellantis Response and Recall Process
Stellantis said it is working with Samsung SDI to finalize a verified repair process addressing the battery defect identified in Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee 4xe models. The company plans to begin notifying owners later this month, followed by a phased repair rollout through authorized Jeep dealers.
According to documents submitted to U.S. safety regulators, Stellantis will provide free battery inspection, replacement if required, and updated software to prevent future incidents. Vehicles repaired during prior recalls will also undergo re-evaluation to confirm that previous fixes remain effective.
The automaker stated that the recall procedure is being coordinated with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and that detailed service instructions will be issued once testing of the corrective measure is complete.
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