2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe High Voltage Battery Fire Recall
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued an urgent recall (NHTSA ID: 25V741000) for certain 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe vehicles due to a high voltage battery internal failure that can lead to a fire. Owners are advised to park outside and not charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed.
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- Jeep Wrangler
- 2020, 2022, 2023, 2025
URGENT: Park Outside Advisory Issued
This recall includes a critical safety advisory: Owners of affected vehicles are strongly advised to park their vehicles outside and away from any structures. Additionally, do not charge your vehicle until the necessary repairs or software updates have been completed. This measure is crucial to mitigate the risk of a vehicle fire.
Why This Recall Matters
This 2021 Jeep Wrangler recall addresses a serious safety concern involving the high voltage battery in certain 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe and 2022-2026 Grand Cherokee 4Xe vehicles. An internal failure within the high voltage battery can lead to a vehicle fire, whether the vehicle is parked or being driven. Such an event significantly increases the risk of injury to vehicle occupants and those nearby.
What's Being Recalled
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe and 2022-2026 Grand Cherokee 4Xe models. The core issue is an internal defect within the high voltage battery that could result in a fire. This recall, identified by NHTSA ID 25V741000 and manufacturer code 68C, supersedes previous recalls 24V720 and 23V787 for the same issue. Vehicles that underwent the remedy for those earlier recalls will still require the new remedy to be performed. The component involved is the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY.
How to Check if Your Jeep Wrangler 4Xe is Affected
Owners of 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe vehicles can determine if their specific vehicle is included in this 2021 Jeep Wrangler recall by checking their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on NHTSA.gov. VINs involved in this recall will be searchable starting November 6, 2025. Chrysler began mailing some owner notification letters on December 17, 2025, with the remaining letters to be sent at a later date.
The Manufacturer's Remedy
The remedy for this recall involves two key steps, both performed free of charge by Jeep dealers. First, dealers will update the high voltage battery software. Second, if deemed necessary after diagnosis, the high voltage battery itself will be replaced. This comprehensive approach aims to eliminate the risk of internal battery failure and subsequent fire.
Important Owner Information
As a critical safety precaution, owners are reminded to adhere to the "park outside" advisory. Do not park your vehicle inside a garage or near any structures, and refrain from charging it until the recall remedy has been completed. For further assistance or to inquire about your vehicle's status, you may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. The manufacturer's number for this recall is 68C.
NHTSA Recall ID: 25V741000
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the primary concern with the 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe recall (NHTSA ID 25V741000)?
- The main concern is that the high voltage battery in affected vehicles may experience an internal failure, which could lead to a vehicle fire while the car is parked or being driven, increasing the risk of injury.
- What immediate action should owners take for the Jeep Wrangler 4Xe high voltage battery recall?
- Owners are strongly advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures, and to avoid charging them until the recall remedy has been performed by a dealer.
- How will Chrysler fix the high voltage battery issue for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler recall?
- Dealers will update the high voltage battery software and, if necessary, replace the high voltage battery itself, all free of charge to the owner.
- My Jeep Wrangler 4Xe was previously recalled for a similar battery issue (24V720 or 23V787). Does this new recall (25V741000) still apply to me?
- Yes, vehicles previously recalled for the same issue under NHTSA Recalls 24V720 and 23V787 will still need to have the new remedy performed under recall 25V741000.
- When can I expect to be notified about this recall, and how can I check if my VIN is included?
- Some owner notification letters began mailing December 17, 2025, with others to follow. You can check if your VIN is involved on NHTSA.gov starting November 6, 2025.
What Jeep Wrangler owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 41 model years.
- 18,838
- Owner complaints
- 104
- Recalls
- 2,758
- Service bulletins
- 572
- Crashes reported
- 552
- Fires reported
- 435
- Injuries reported
The 2021 model year
963 complaints, the 5th most of 41 model years on file. Owners reported 21 crashes, 27 fires and 15 injuries for this year, which also has 17 recalls on file.
Electrical System, the system this article covers, accounts for 3,613 of 18,838 complaints (19%), including 313 for 2021.
Complaints by model year
| 2006 | 730 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1,750 | |
| 2008 | 1,904 | |
| 2010 | 686 | |
| 2012 | 836 | |
| 2014 | 658 | |
| 2018 | 1,827 | |
| 2019 | 747 | |
| 2021 | 963 | |
| 2024 | 970 |
Most-reported systems
- Steering — 3,929
- Electrical System — 3,613
- Power Train — 2,470
- Engine — 2,406
- Fuel System — 2,015
Latest recalls for the 2021 model year
- 26V363000 — Steering (Jun 2026) — Park outside
- 25V741000 — Electrical System (Oct 2025) — Park outside
- 24V720000 — Electrical System (Sep 2024)
Recent owner reports about electrical system
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact stated that while driving at 75 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power rapidly and unexpectedly. The contact pulled over to the shoulder before the vehicle stalled.
Read owner complaints →After the Jeep 68C recall fix since January 2026: • Aggressive Battery Throttling & "Bogging": The updated software heavily restricts power output (often capping electric draw around 40–50%) to keep the battery cool.
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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