Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator Recall: Over 1 Million Vehicles Flagged for Fire Risk

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Jeep Wrangler Gladiator Recall Overview: What Owners Face

The Jeep Wrangler Gladiator recall covers 1,076,999 vehicles built across the 2021 to 2025 model years. Stellantis filed it after wiring in the electric hydraulic power steering pump showed a fire risk. Federal regulators logged the action as NHTSA recall 26V363, while Stellantis tracks it internally as recall 21D. If you own one of these trucks or SUVs, the safest move starts tonight.

This recall reaches a wide group of owners. Stellantis flagged 787,887 Wrangler SUVs and 289,112 Gladiator pickups, and the company assembled all of them at the Toledo complex in Ohio. Daily drivers, weekend overlanders, and trail builders all fall inside the affected range. Because the defect sits in the steering pump wiring, no single trim or option package escapes the net.

For scale, this one action tops the entire annual recall volume of many smaller brands. Notably, an estimated 0.1% of the included vehicles hold the defect, according to Stellantis. Still, regulators treat every vehicle in the population as at risk until a dealer clears it. You should check your VIN rather than assume your Jeep sits in the safe 99.9%.

Picture a Wrangler parked in an attached garage overnight. A power steering wire overheats with the ignition off, and a fire spreads toward the house before anyone wakes. NHTSA built its park outside warning around exactly this scenario. If you are shopping the lineup, our guide to the best Jeep models for off-roading still applies, though every buyer should now confirm recall status first.

Recall Facts at a Glance

Detail	Value
Total vehicles	1,076,999
Wrangler units	787,887
Gladiator units	289,112
Model years	2021 to 2025
Defect location	Electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring
Reported fires	51 fires, 1 injury (per NHTSA)
VIN lookup opens	June 11, 2026 at NHTSA.gov
Notification letters	Mailed July 9, 2026
Repair cost	Free

What Causes the Fire Risk

The problem starts inside the electric hydraulic power steering pump, known as the EHPSP. A connector in the pump wiring overheats under certain conditions. Once it overheats, nearby combustible material ignites, which produces a power steering pump fire. Critically, this happens even when the Jeep sits parked with the ignition switched off.

NHTSA documents 51 fires and one injury linked to the defect so far. Stellantis built the suspect vehicles between 2020 and 2024 at its Toledo assembly complex, which produced the 2021 through 2025 model years. Engineers traced the failure to the wiring connection rather than the pump body itself. As a result, the remedy focuses on inspecting and replacing the affected wiring components rather than swapping the whole pump.

Which Models Are Included

Two models fall under this Jeep fire recall. The Wrangler accounts for 787,887 units, while the Gladiator adds 289,112 trucks. Every affected vehicle falls within the 2021 through 2025 model years. If you are weighing a purchase, our notes on buying a Gladiator or Wrangler cover the wider ownership picture.

Model year alone does not confirm exposure. Two Wranglers from the same year leave the line with different wiring lots, so one lands in the recall while the other does not. Therefore, the VIN lookup matters more than the badge or the build date. Stellantis plans to make affected VINs and license plates searchable on NHTSA.gov starting June 11.

Why You Should Park Outside Now

NHTSA issued an urgent park-outside warning alongside this recall. Until a dealer completes the repair, you should park your Jeep outside and away from structures. Keep it clear of homes, garages, carports, and other vehicles. Because the wiring overheats with the engine off, indoor parking raises the stakes for your property and your family.

The guidance sounds extreme for a 0.1% defect rate. However, fire damage spreads fast, and 51 confirmed fires show the park outside warning rests on real events rather than theory. For one night of inconvenience, you remove the worst-case outcome entirely. Treat the warning as mandatory until your dealer signs off on your vehicle.

What Owners Should Do Next

Start with your VIN. From June 11, enter it at NHTSA.gov to confirm whether your Jeep falls under NHTSA recall 26V363. You also reach Stellantis customer service at 1-800-853-1403 and reference recall number 21D. Owner notification letters mail on July 9, so watch your mailbox if you prefer the paper trail.

The repair itself costs nothing. Dealers inspect the power steering pump wiring and replace affected parts at no charge. Stellantis will notify owners a second time once the final remedy reaches dealerships. Meanwhile, keep parking outside and avoid ignoring the warning while you wait for your appointment.

How This Recall Compares to Jeep’s Record

This is not the first recall to hit the Wrangler and Gladiator. Our breakdown of the worst overland trucks logged seven NHTSA recalls on the 2020 Gladiator alone. Jeep’s reliability also trails rivals, scoring 26 for the 2026 Wrangler against 40 for the Ford Bronco in our reliability comparison.

Scale and severity set this recall apart. More than 1 million vehicles tops the typical Gladiator campaign of a few thousand units, and a fire mechanism outranks a routine fix. Both factors explain why NHTSA paired the recall with a rare park outside warning. Address this recall first, then weigh the broader reliability record when you next shop.

What the Jeep Wrangler Gladiator Recall Means for Owners

If you drive a 2021 to 2025 Wrangler or Gladiator, treat this as a priority. The Jeep Wrangler Gladiator recall reaches more than a million vehicles, and the fire risk justifies the park-outside warning. Your biggest immediate advantage is information, so confirm your VIN as soon as the lookup opens.

The odds favor most owners. With an estimated 0.1% defect rate, the large majority of these Jeeps never show a problem. Still, a 0.1% share of 1,076,999 vehicles points to roughly 1,000 trucks and SUVs at genuine risk. Nobody should gamble on landing in the safe group.

The remedy carries real value because it costs you nothing. Stellantis covers inspection and parts, and the dealer network handles the work. Your only cost is time and the inconvenience of parking outside until the repair lands.

Act on the Jeep Wrangler Gladiator recall now rather than later. Park outside tonight, run your VIN on June 11, and book the free repair once your dealer confirms parts. For owners tracking the brand’s direction, recent Stellantis product plans point to more Wrangler models ahead, yet today’s task stays simple and urgent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Jeep models are affected by the recall?

The recall covers the Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator from the 2021 through 2025 model years. Stellantis flagged 787,887 Wranglers and 289,112 Gladiators, and the company built all of them at the Toledo assembly complex.

How do I check if my Jeep is part of the recall?

Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov starting June 11, 2026, and search recall 26V363. You also call Stellantis customer service at 1-800-853-1403 and reference recall number 21D.

Is the Jeep recall repair free?

Yes. Dealers inspect the power steering pump wiring and replace affected parts at no cost. Stellantis covers the full repair under this Jeep fire recall.

Why are Jeep owners told to park outside?

The power steering pump fire risk exists even with the ignition off. Parking outside and away from structures keeps a potential fire from spreading to homes, garages, or other vehicles.

When will Jeep fix the recall?

Owner notification letters mail on July 9, 2026. Stellantis will send a second notice once the final remedy reaches dealerships, so owners should keep parking outside while they wait.

How many fires has the defect caused?

NHTSA documents 51 fires and one injury linked to the power steering pump wiring defect. The agency issued an urgent park-outside warning as a result.