Jeep Grand Cherokee Coil Spring Recall Summary
- Who is affected: 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2021-2023 Grand Cherokee L, and 2022-2023 Grand Cherokee 4xe owners with standard (non-air) rear suspension.
- What is the defect: A rear coil spring may not be correctly installed, allowing it to move out of position and detach from the vehicle while driving.
- Recall size: 328,381 vehicles in the United States.
- Fix status: No fix is currently available, and unlike most recalls, Jeep has not given a target date for when one will be. Interim letters are expected between September 29 and October 7, 2026; a second letter will follow once a permanent repair exists.
- Check your VIN: Look up your Grand Cherokee at NHTSA.gov using campaign number 26V562, or call FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403 | Think you may have a lemon law claim? Contact The Margarian Law Firm
- California owners: If your Grand Cherokee already went through a rear coil spring repair under an earlier recall and the problem came back, or if you’re just now hearing about this issue, contact The Margarian Law Firm for a free case evaluation
What triggered this recall?
This is not the first time Jeep has recalled these SUVs for this exact defect, and that history matters. On June 1, 2023, Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) determined that a rear coil spring assembly could be incorrectly positioned and issued its first recall, 23V413, known internally as “64A.” Dealers inspected and repaired the rear coil springs on the affected population at no cost.
Then the complaints kept coming. On September 30, 2025, NHTSA sent FCA a pre-investigation request after receiving 20 complaints from owners whose coil springs separated again after that first repair. FCA’s own records turned up another 70 potentially related claims. The automaker opened a new investigation on November 20, 2025, and by early 2026 issued a second recall, 26V051, covering roughly 80,620 vehicles that had either received the original 64A repair or had an incomplete recall status.
That second recall wasn’t the end of it either. NHTSA sent FCA additional owner questionnaires in July 2026, prompting yet another investigation. By August 6, 2026, the company was tracking 29 customer assistance records and 406 warranty claims related to the same rear coil spring problem. The result is this safety recall report filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, campaign 26V562, which expands the population to the full 328,381 vehicles built with standard coil springs, not just the subset previously repaired.
The recall splits into three groups: 97,477 2022-2023 Grand Cherokees, 215,433 2021-2023 Grand Cherokee Ls, and 15,471 2022-2023 Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrids, all built between December 5, 2020, and May 31, 2023. Vehicles equipped with Jeep’s Quadra-Lift air suspension are excluded, since the defect only affects the standard coil-spring setup. FCA estimates roughly 0.1% of the recalled population actually carries the defect.
Sources: NHTSA | Motor1 | AutoBlog
Which vehicles are included in this recall?
- 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 97,477 vehicles, built May 17, 2021 to May 31, 2023.
- 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L: 215,433 vehicles, built December 5, 2020 to May 31, 2023.
- 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe: 15,471 vehicles, built August 4, 2021 to May 31, 2023.
- Total U.S. vehicles affected: 328,381.
This recall applies regardless of whether your Grand Cherokee was already repaired under the earlier 23V413 or 26V051 campaigns; Jeep says vehicles fixed under those recalls still need the new repair. Enter your 17-digit VIN at the NHTSA VIN lookup tool to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included; VINs tied to this campaign have been searchable since September 9, 2026.
What should Grand Cherokee owners do right now?
Jeep has not issued a park-outside or do-not-drive advisory for this recall, but a rear coil spring that can detach while the vehicle is moving is a genuine road hazard, both for you and for the traffic behind you.
- Check your VIN at NHTSA.gov to confirm whether your specific Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee L, or Grand Cherokee 4xe is included, even if it was already repaired under a prior recall
- Watch for unusual rear-end noise, a sagging or uneven rear ride height, or clunking over bumps
- Contact your Jeep dealer to confirm your vehicle’s recall status, even though the permanent repair is not yet available
- If your vehicle was previously repaired under recall 23V413 or 26V051, note that repair date and keep the paperwork; it may matter for your claim
- Keep every repair order, including ones that say no problem was found
For repair scheduling and recall status, contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. This contact is for repair tracking only. For questions about your legal rights, contact The Margarian Law Firm.
Could this recall affect your lemon law rights?
Not every recall directly supports a lemon law claim; it depends on the nature of the defect and what your repair history shows. This recall is about as far from a borderline case as it gets. A rear suspension component that can detach while driving directly affects your Grand Cherokee’s safety, and the fact that Jeep has now attempted to fix it three times, in 2023, again in early 2026, and now again, is itself powerful evidence of an unresolved defect. If your vehicle went through an earlier coil spring repair and the problem has resurfaced, or if you’re only now learning your Grand Cherokee was affected, this history may form the foundation of a lemon law claim.
Reach out to The Margarian Law Firm to discuss your specific situation.
Could your Grand Cherokee qualify? A quick self-check
- Was your Grand Cherokee previously repaired under recall 23V413 (2023) or 26V051 (2026) for the same rear coil spring issue?
- Have you taken your vehicle to the dealer two or more times for the same issue without a lasting fix?
- Has your vehicle been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days?
- Have you noticed rear-end noise, sagging, or uneven ride height?
- Is your vehicle still within FCA’s warranty period?
If you answered yes to any of the above, you may be entitled to compensation under California’s lemon law. Contact The Margarian Law Firm for a free case evaluation.
If your vehicle qualifies, California law requires the manufacturer to pay your attorney fees, meaning representation typically costs you nothing out of pocket.
Related reading: What California’s lemon law actually covers and how a lemon law buyback works.
Why the timing of this recall creates a legal window right now
Here is something most recall notices will not tell you, and most law firms will not explain. This is already the third time Jeep has attempted to address this exact defect, and this time the company has not even given a target date for when a permanent fix will exist. Without an available remedy, dealers cannot correct the problem today, even for an owner who brings the car in the moment the interim letter arrives. That gap, between acknowledging a defect for the third time and actually being able to fix it, creates a documented period during which the vehicle remains unresolved.
We are not going to give you specific tactical advice about how many repair attempts to document or how to word a service request; every situation is different, and that kind of guidance belongs in a consultation, not a blog post. What we can tell you is that the right time to understand your options is before the fix is available, not after. Talk to a lemon law attorney now, especially if your vehicle already carries one or two prior repair attempts for this same issue.
If your Grand Cherokee was repaired under the 2023 or early-2026 recalls and the coil spring problem returned, that repair history does not reset the clock; it adds to it. The Margarian Law Firm team can review your full repair record and clearly lay out your options.
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California Jeep owner?
If your Grand Cherokee has been through one or more rear coil spring repairs and the problem has come back, or if you are just learning about this recall and want to understand your rights, The Margarian Law Firm can help.
Our firm practices exclusively in California automotive consumer law, including lemon law, dealer fraud, and automotive class actions. That exclusive focus means deeper case knowledge, greater litigation resources, and a track record built entirely on cases like yours. We stay closely attuned to how recalls affect consumers’ legal rights and have the resources to litigate, not just negotiate.
Frequently asked questions
Is my Grand Cherokee included in this recall?
The recall covers 2021-2023 Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee 4xe vehicles built with standard coil-spring rear suspension between December 5, 2020, and May 31, 2023. Vehicles with Quadra-Lift air suspension are excluded. Enter your VIN at the NHTSA VIN lookup tool to confirm your specific vehicle’s status.
My Grand Cherokee was already fixed under an earlier recall. Why is it being recalled again?
Because the earlier fixes did not resolve the problem for every vehicle. This is the third recall for the same underlying defect: the first in June 2023 (23V413), a second narrower one in early 2026 (26V051) covering vehicles that had gone through the first repair, and now this one (26V562), which covers the full population regardless of prior repair history.
Can I still drive my Grand Cherokee during this recall?
Jeep has not issued a do-not-drive advisory. Even so, a coil spring that can detach while driving is a real safety concern, so watch for unusual rear-end noise, sagging, or handling changes, and contact your dealer if you notice any of them.
Does this recall mean my Grand Cherokee is a lemon?
Not automatically. Whether your vehicle qualifies as a lemon under California’s Song-Beverly Act depends on your specific repair history, not just the existence of a recall. A vehicle that has already been through one or two failed repair attempts for the same safety defect is in a stronger position than one with no repair history yet. If you have experienced this issue, The Margarian Law Firm can evaluate your situation for free.
What is the rear coil spring risk exactly?
The rear coil spring may not have been correctly installed, whether at the factory or during an earlier recall repair, allowing it to move out of its intended position. If it moves far enough, it can detach from the vehicle entirely while driving, creating a road hazard for other drivers and a loss of rear suspension support for the Jeep itself.
When will the recall repair be available?
Unlike most recalls, Jeep has not yet set a date. Interim letters describing the safety risk are expected between September 29 and October 7, 2026. A second letter will follow once the final remedy, replacement of both rear coil spring lower isolators, becomes available, but no timeline has been announced.
What if my coil spring already detached, or came back after a prior repair? Do I have a legal claim?
Possibly, and this fact pattern, a defect that persisted through one or more recall repairs, is exactly the kind of repair history that can support a claim under California’s lemon law. Contact The Margarian Law Firm for a free case evaluation.
What if my dealer told me nothing was wrong before this recall?
A dealer visit where no problem was found still counts as a repair attempt under California law, particularly if the symptoms you described, rear noise, sagging, or an uneven ride, match this recall’s known effects. Keep every repair order, including any from a prior coil spring recall visit.
Should I take my Grand Cherokee to the dealer now, even if there is no fix yet?
Yes. Even without a permanent repair available, a dealer visit documents your symptoms and confirms your VIN’s recall status, and your dealer can note any related repair attempts in your file, including prior visits under the earlier recalls.
Standard Legal Disclaimer
The information in this post is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is evaluated on its individual merits, and outcomes vary based on the manufacturer, the defect, repair history, and other factors. Attorney fees in qualifying lemon law cases are paid separately by the manufacturer upon a successful outcome under California’s Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. Contacting The Margarian Law Firm does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Official sources and further reading
- NHTSA VIN lookup tool, campaign number 26V562
- Motor1: Jeep Recalls 328,000 Grand Cherokees, Including SUVs Already Fixed
- Autoblog: Jeep Recalls 328,381 Grand Cherokees for a Problem Two Recalls Didn’t Fix