Chrysler recalls 320,000 Jeep PHEVs over fire risk in the US
A total of 320,065 Jeep plug-in hybrid models in the United States are affected, specifically 228,221 model-year 2020–2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles and 91,844 model-year 2022–2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEVs. According to Chrysler, the fire risk exists while the vehicles are parked or in operation.
The affected vehicles may contain battery cells with separator damage, which could lead to internal short circuits and thermal events. The company and the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have advised owners to park their vehicles outside and away from structures or other vehicles until repairs are completed. The NHTSA stated that owners “should not charge unrepaired vehicle batteries because the risk of fire is higher in a charged battery than when the battery is depleted.”
The recall includes vehicles that were previously recalled for the same reason, but the carmaker believes the issue was not fixed. Chrysler is aware of one injury potentially linked to the defect and has identified 19 vehicle fires originating from the high-voltage battery pack. Nine of those incidents occurred in vehicles that had previously received recall-related software updates.
According to the statement issued by NHTSA, the earlier remedial software “is ineffective in detecting certain abnormalities in the battery that can lead to a fire.”
Chrysler is still developing a corrective action. “A remedy is not yet available, and owners should continue to park outside and refrain from charging until a remedy is available and performed on their vehicle,” NHTSA said in a statement. Owners previously affected by the earlier recall are advised to verify their vehicle’s status and follow updated safety guidance.
Chrysler will notify owners by mail starting on 2 December 2025, and vehicle identification numbers and registration details will be searchable on the NHTSA website.
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