Jeep Recalls 201,976 SUVs Over TPMS Software Defect

Jeep TPMS Recall Summary

Who is affected: Owners of nine 2024-2026 Jeep nameplates: Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee L, Grand Cherokee 4xe, Wagoneer, Wagoneer L, Grand Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer L, Grand Wagoneer L PHEV, and Cherokee

What is the defect: A software error in the vehicle’s Radio Frequency Hub can cause the tire pressure monitoring system to lose its stored reference pressures or fail to update them, which means the system may not detect a significantly low tire or light the dashboard warning

Recall size: 201,976 vehicles in the United States

Fix status: No fix is currently available. Owner notification letters begin mailing September 29, 2026, in phases through October 21, 2026

Check your VIN: Look up your Jeep at NHTSA.gov using campaign number 26V559, 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 Jeep’s tire pressure warning light has failed to work as expected and your dealer could not resolve it, contact The Margarian Law Firm for a free case evaluation

What triggered this recall?

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC), the Stellantis brand behind Jeep, builds the tire pressure monitoring system in these vehicles around a component called the Radio Frequency Hub, or RFH, which stores and updates each tire’s reference pressure so the system can recognize when one is running low. According to reporting on the manufacturer’s recall filing, this investigation actually uncovered three separate ways the RFH software could fail: it could lose the reference pressures it had stored, it could fail through a second root cause discovered later, or it could stop updating pressure values altogether. In any of these scenarios, the practical result is the same: a Jeep that should warn its driver about a significantly underinflated tire may simply stay silent, in violation of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 138.

FCA’s Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance organization opened its investigation on August 28, 2025, after testing raised a potential compliance concern. The inquiry continued through the end of 2025 focused on the reference-pressure-loss failure, then expanded in March 2026 when a second root cause was identified, widening the scope to include 2026 model year vehicles. A third root cause, involving pressure values that fail to update, was found in May 2026. The most recently affected vehicles were built as late as June 2026.

The recall spans nine separate Jeep nameplates because they all draw on the same RFH hardware and software platform: Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee L, Grand Cherokee 4xe, Wagoneer, Wagoneer L, Grand Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer L, Grand Wagoneer L PHEV, and Cherokee. Dealers will update the RFH software free of charge once the remedy is ready.

Sources: NHTSA | Reuters | AutoEvolution

Which vehicles are included in this recall?

2024-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 113,647 vehicles
2024-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L: 57,467 vehicles
2026 Jeep Cherokee: 1 vehicle
2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L PHEV: 1 vehicle
The remaining population, spread across the 2024-2026 Grand Cherokee 4xe, 2024-2025 Wagoneer, 2025 Wagoneer L, 2024-2026 Grand Wagoneer, and 2025-2026 Grand Wagoneer L, accounts for the balance of the total
Total U.S. vehicles affected: 201,976

Enter your 17-digit VIN at the NHTSA VIN lookup tool to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included; VINs tied to this campaign became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026. You can also contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

What should owners of these Jeep vehicles do right now?

Jeep has not issued a park-outside or do-not-drive advisory for this recall, but a tire pressure warning system that stays silent removes a safeguard you are relying on every time you drive, especially on a long trip or in changing weather.

Check your VIN at NHTSA.gov to confirm whether your specific Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, or Cherokee is included
In the meantime, check your tire pressure manually with a gauge on a regular basis rather than relying solely on the dashboard warning light
Watch for a TPMS warning light that never illuminates even when a tire looks or feels low, or one that behaves inconsistently
Contact your Jeep dealer to confirm your vehicle’s recall status, even though the software update is not yet available
Keep a copy of any repair order, along with the date and mileage

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. A tire pressure monitoring system is a federally required safety feature specifically because it warns drivers about a hazard, an underinflated tire, that can otherwise go unnoticed until it causes a blowout or a loss of control. For California owners who have experienced a TPMS light that never comes on, or who have already dealt with a low-tire incident their dashboard never flagged, this recall may form the foundation of a lemon law claim.

Reach out to The Margarian Law Firm to discuss your specific situation.

Could your Jeep qualify? A quick self-check

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 experienced a TPMS light that failed to illuminate, or a low-tire incident your dashboard did not warn you about?
Did your dealer acknowledge the problem but fail to resolve it?
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.

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. Without an available remedy, FCA’s dealers cannot actually reprogram the RFH software today, even for an owner who brings the car in the moment the recall is announced. That gap between acknowledging a defect and being able to fix it creates a documented period during which the vehicle’s tire pressure warning system remains unreliable and the defect goes 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 to understand what your repair history already shows.

Even once the software update becomes available starting September 29, 2026, prior repair attempts remain relevant. If your Jeep was in for a TPMS complaint, an unexplained low-tire incident, or a warning light that would not behave normally before this recall was acknowledged, those visits may factor into your claim. The Margarian Law Firm team can review your case and clearly lay out your options.

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California Jeep owner?

If you have experienced a tire pressure warning system that failed to work as intended and your dealer has not been able to fix it, or if you want to understand your rights and what you may be legally entitled to, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is my Jeep included in this recall?

The recall covers nine 2024-2026 nameplates: Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee L, Grand Cherokee 4xe, Wagoneer, Wagoneer L, Grand Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer L, Grand Wagoneer L PHEV, and Cherokee. Not every vehicle from these lines is affected. Enter your VIN at the NHTSA VIN lookup tool to confirm your specific vehicle’s status.

Can I still drive my Jeep during this recall?

Yes, Jeep has not issued a do-not-drive advisory. That said, your tire pressure warning system may not alert you to a genuinely low tire, so it is worth checking your tire pressure manually on a regular basis until the recall repair is complete.

Does this recall mean my Jeep 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. If you have experienced a TPMS malfunction and your dealer has not resolved it, The Margarian Law Firm can evaluate your situation for free.

What is the TPMS software defect risk exactly?

A software error in the vehicle’s Radio Frequency Hub can cause the tire pressure monitoring system to lose its stored reference pressures or fail to update them correctly. Either failure mode can leave the system unable to recognize a significantly underinflated tire or light the corresponding dashboard warning, in violation of federal tire pressure monitoring requirements.

When will the recall repair be available?

FCA expects to begin mailing owner notification letters on September 29, 2026, in phases through October 21, 2026, at which point dealers will be able to update the affected Radio Frequency Hub software free of charge. No permanent fix is available before that rollout begins.

What if I had a low-tire incident my dashboard never warned me about? Do I have a legal claim?

Possibly. If your Jeep’s TPMS failed to warn you of a low tire, or the warning light never illuminated when it should have, and your dealer was unable to permanently resolve the issue, that repair history may 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, a TPMS light that would not come on, match this recall’s known effects. Keep every repair order on file.

Should I take my Jeep 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 that record may matter later. In the meantime, check your tires manually rather than relying only on the dashboard warning.

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 26V559
Reuters: Stellantis Recalling 200,000 Jeeps in US Over Tire-Pressure Monitor Issue
AutoEvolution: Software Bug Puts 201,976 Jeep Sport Utility Vehicles Under Recall

Jeep Recalls 201,976 Vehicles Over Tire Pressure Monitoring Defect