Jeep issued a recall for 112,859 plug-in hybrids because their engines could fail, and in some circumstances, catch fire.
Recalled models include some, but not all, examples of the:
- 2023-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe
- 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe
The company tells the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that some vehicles “may have been built with an engine which may be contaminated with sand from the casting process.”
That debris can work its way deep into the engine, wearing away seals and misaligning moving parts. That could trigger “a catastrophic engine failure, which can result in a vehicle fire or an unexpected and unrecoverable loss of propulsion.”
The company says it knows of “36 customer assistance records, 144 warranty claims, 36 fires, 50 loss of propulsion field reports, and 50 other service records potentially relating to this issue.” Three injuries have also been reported.
The company is still developing a remedy for the problem. In the past, similar problems have led automakers to replace thousands of engines entirely, though Jeep may succeed in finding a less drastic fix.
When the solution comes, it will be free.
By law, dealers never charge for recall repairs.
Manufacturers recall many cars, often more than once, during their lifespan. Automakers try to contact every owner but don’t always reach them all. Discover if your vehicle has any outstanding recalls with the easy-to-use vehicle identification number (VIN) tool at our recall center.
