UPDATE: Chrysler has just announced a major recall affecting over 320,000 Jeep plug-in hybrid SUVs due to a serious fire risk linked to high-voltage batteries. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirmed that the recall includes 320,065 Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee models from 2020 to 2025 and 2022 to 2026, respectively.
Owners of these vehicles are urged to stop charging their SUVs immediately and to park them outside, away from structures, until further notice. This recall comes after reports of high-voltage battery failures that have resulted in fires in both parked and moving vehicles.
The NHTSA is highlighting that approximately 5% of the recalled units may contain the defect, raising significant safety concerns for owners. “Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed,” the NHTSA stated in its urgent recall notice.
As of now, Chrysler has not developed a solution for the issue, and details regarding any injuries linked to the battery fires have not been disclosed. The Jeep models in question are equipped with high-voltage battery packs that have cells vulnerable to damage, potentially leading to ignition.
Stellantis, Chrysler’s parent company, plans to send out warning letters to affected owners on December 2, 2025, with further notices to follow once a remedy is established. This incident adds to a growing list of safety concerns regarding electric vehicle batteries, as the auto industry grapples with multiple recalls related to similar battery issues. Recently, Audi recalled 6,499 e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT units, and Porsche recalled 27,527 Taycans due to battery pack defects that also posed a fire risk.
To check if your vehicle is part of this urgent recall, owners can enter their vehicle identification number on the NHTSA’s website. The situation is developing, and further updates are expected as Chrysler works to address this critical safety issue.
Stay tuned for more information as this story unfolds.
