Recall 26V328 affects 419,035 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles for delayed side air bag deployment. Free Jeep dealer repair once available.
Jeep is recalling 419,035 2022-2026 Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L SUVs because a software error in the occupant restraint controller can delay side air bag deployment during a crash. That delay increases the risk of injury, and the Jeep dealer repair will be free once the remedy is available.
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What's wrong?
The occupant restraint controller in affected 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles is the computer that watches crash sensors and commands the air bags and seat belt restraints. For a side impact, it uses pressure sensor signals in the doors to decide when the side air bags need to deploy. That decision has to happen fast enough for the air bag to protect the occupant during the crash.
The problem is in the controller software. A temporary fault from a door airbag pressure sensor can stay active for the life of that sensor instead of clearing when the temporary condition is gone. With that fault still active, the controller can delay side air bag deployment during a crash, which is why the remedy is updated occupant restraint controller software.
There is no warning sign before the fault sets. Once it sets, the airbag light stays on in the instrument cluster, and a chime sounds each time the vehicle is started.
Who's affected?
Spans Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L SUVs across the 2022-2026 model years. The shared defect is in occupant restraint controller software, and VINs became searchable on May 28, 2026.
| 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee | air bag system |
|---|---|
| 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L | air bag system |
| 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L | air bag system |
| 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L | air bag system |
| 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee | air bag system |
| 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee | air bag system |
| 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee | air bag system |
| 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee | air bag system |
| Units affected | 419,035 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
Delayed air bag deployment during a crash increases the risk of injury because the restraint system responds late. There is no warning sign before the fault, but after it sets, the airbag light stays on and a chime sounds at each ignition cycle. Schedule the software update when the recall repair opens. Repair will be free at any franchised Jeep dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee or Grand Cherokee L is included in this recall.
- Wait for Jeep's owner letter, expected to be mailed June 11, 2026, before you schedule the software update.
- Contact a franchised Jeep dealer after the repair opens to schedule the free occupant restraint controller software update that addresses delayed side air bag deployment.
- Reference recall number 26V328 when you call Jeep customer service or the dealer.
- Drive with added care until the repair is complete, since delayed side air bag deployment during a crash increases injury risk.
What happens at the repair
Jeep is still developing this remedy, so do not treat it as a repair that can be scheduled right now. Once the repair opens, a Jeep technician will update the occupant restraint controller module software. The dealer work will be free under the recall. If you already paid for a related occupant restraint controller software repair before the recall notice, the manufacturer's standard reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Keep your repair order and proof of payment for the service desk.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 21, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| May 28, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 28, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V328?
Recall 26V328 covers 419,035 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles with occupant restraint controller software that can delay side air bag deployment in a crash. Jeep dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software for free.
What should I do if my 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee or 2023-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific SUV is included in recall 26V328. If it is, contact a franchised Jeep dealer and ask when the occupant restraint controller software update appointment opens. Reference recall 26V328 and Chrysler recall number 01D when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Jeep dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included vehicles.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is delayed side air bag deployment during a crash. That delay increases the risk of injury because the side air bags are part of the crash protection system. The dealer repair is a free software update to the occupant restraint controller module.
When will Jeep notify owners about recall 26V328?
Jeep expects owner notification letters to be mailed on June 11, 2026. You do not need to wait for a letter to check your VIN. If your SUV is included, use recall 26V328 and Chrysler recall number 01D when you contact a franchised Jeep dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V328000 |
|---|---|
| Jeep customer service | 800-853-1403 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V328 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V328000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →