2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee PTU Recall 40D
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) has issued recall 40D for certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles due to a potential Power Transfer Unit (PTU) failure. This critical issue could lead to a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. The remedy involves software updates…
Si applica anche a
- Jeep Cherokee
- 2020–2023
Why This Matters: Safety Risk
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) has identified a critical safety concern with certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. A failure of the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) can have serious consequences. Owners may experience a sudden loss of drive power while the vehicle is in motion, or the vehicle could roll away unexpectedly if parked on an incline. Both scenarios significantly increase the risk of a crash or injury to occupants and others on the road.
What's Being Recalled
This recall, identified by Chrysler as 40D and NHTSA as 26V290000, addresses a potential defect in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) of the affected vehicles. The PTU is a crucial component in the drivetrain responsible for distributing power to the wheels. A total of 61,711 vehicles in the U.S. are potentially affected by this issue.
How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected
The 2019 Jeep Cherokee recall applies to specific 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee models. To determine if your vehicle is included in this recall, you can check your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the NHTSA website. VINs involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov starting May 14, 2026. Owners can also contact FCA customer service directly for assistance.
Manufacturer's Remedy
Chrysler will provide a comprehensive remedy for the PTU issue. Dealers will update the Drivetrain Control Module, PTU, and Electronic Park Brake software. If necessary, the Power Transfer Unit itself will be replaced. All repairs and software updates related to this recall will be performed free of charge to the owner.
Important Owner Information
Owners of affected vehicles should be aware of the notification process for this 2019 Jeep Cherokee recall. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed on June 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy becomes available and parts are readily accessible. For any immediate concerns or questions regarding the 2019 Jeep Cherokee recall, owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Source: NHTSA Recall ID 26V290000
What Jeep Cherokee owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 31 model years.
- 14,898
- Owner complaints
- 88
- Recalls
- 1,755
- Service bulletins
- 730
- Crashes reported
- 292
- Fires reported
- 563
- Injuries reported
The 2019 model year
1,674 complaints, the 3rd most of 31 model years on file. Owners reported 40 crashes, 19 fires and 37 injuries for this year, which also has 11 recalls on file.
Power Train, the system this article covers, accounts for 5,702 of 14,898 complaints (38%), including 833 for 2019.
Complaints by model year
| 1993 | 418 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 519 | |
| 1995 | 608 | |
| 1996 | 447 | |
| 2014 | 2,650 | |
| 2015 | 1,794 | |
| 2016 | 1,413 | |
| 2017 | 1,338 | |
| 2018 | 688 | |
| 2019 | 1,674 |
Most-reported systems
- Power Train — 5,702
- Electrical System — 2,366
- Engine — 2,190
- Service Brakes — 1,880
- Hydraulic — 1,175
Latest recalls for the 2019 model year
- 26V290000 — Power Train (May 2026)
- 25V011000 — Power Train (Apr 2025)
- 19V637000 — Steering (Aug 2019)
Recent owner reports about power train
My 4wd service light came on and I took it to a private mechanic who did a diagnostic. They found a bad PTU and it needs to be replaced. My car VIN is not falling into the recall that was current within my year of Jeep (Recall number: 26V290000) .
Read owner complaints →I have a 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk that has a "Service 4WD" issue. I have had the vehicle diagnosed and have a PTU failure of C14A7 which coincides with a recall 25V-011. The symptoms and failure mode I have mirrors the recall but yet, my VIN is excluded.
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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