If you own a Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid, there is one thing you need to do right now before you finish reading this article — unplug your charger. A major safety recall is in effect, and the fire risk is directly linked to how charged your battery is.
Which Grand Cherokee 4xe Models Are Affected?
The affected vehicles include the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe from model years 2022 through 2026. The recall covers these models powered by a high-voltage lithium-ion battery pack that may fail internally and ignite while parked or driving. CBS NewsMoparInsiders
This is not a small or isolated recall. An estimated 320,065 U.S.-market plug-in hybrid SUVs are affected across both the Grand Cherokee 4xe and Wrangler 4xe lineups. Roughly 5% of the recalled vehicles — about 16,003 units — are believed to actually have the defect. Stellantis MediaThe Lemon Law Experts
What Is Causing the Fire Risk?
The problem lies deep inside the battery itself. In rare cases, the battery pack may contain cells with separator damage. This separator damage, when combined with other internal chemical or thermal interactions, can cause the high-voltage battery to short-circuit and catch fire. MoparInsiders
The terrifying part for Grand Cherokee 4xe owners is that this fire can happen at any time. The potential for thermal events and fires in the battery pack exists while the vehicle is parked or being driven. Your SUV does not need to be running, plugged in, or even recently used to be at risk. Valero Law
Why Is Charging So Dangerous Right Now?
This is the most critical point for 4xe owners to understand. Vehicle risk is reduced when the battery charge level is depleted. Accordingly, owners are advised to refrain from recharging. Stellantis Media
In simple terms: the more charged your battery is, the greater the fire risk. Owners should park the vehicles outside and away from structures and not charge the cars until they are fixed. Do not plug your Grand Cherokee 4xe into your home charger, a public charging station, or any other power source until the recall repair has been completed. CBS News
This Is the Third Recall for the Same Problem
What makes this recall particularly alarming is that it is not the first time Jeep has tried to fix this issue — and previous fixes have not worked. This is the third recall since 2023 for fire risks from the same battery system, and previous software fixes have proven ineffective. The Lemon Law Experts
NHTSA Campaign Number 23V-787 covered 32,125 Wrangler 4xe SUVs with defective battery packs. A year later, NHTSA Campaign Number 24V-720 expanded the recall to 154,032 vehicles. Despite these efforts, additional fires were reported, leading to the most recent and largest recall. The Lemon Law Experts
Nine fires occurred after vehicles received previous recall fixes, indicating earlier solutions were ineffective. This is why the current recall must be taken seriously — even if your Grand Cherokee 4xe was previously repaired under an earlier recall, you are still at risk and need the new remedy. Timothy Abeel
What Is the Fix?
The fix is a software update to the battery pack control module that detects separator damage. If a fault is detected, the system will display a check engine light and disable charging, then the battery will be replaced at no cost. Timothy Abeel
If your vehicle needs a full battery replacement, that will also be covered entirely free of charge by Jeep.
There Is Also a Second Separate Issue: Sand in the Engine
Grand Cherokee 4xe owners should also be aware of a completely separate but equally serious problem. A separate safety defect involves sand and debris left inside engines during the casting process. Leftover casting sand may contaminate internal engine components, which can lead to engine damage, catastrophic failure, loss of propulsion, or a fire originating in the engine compartment. Owners of certain 2023-2025 Grand Cherokee 4xe vehicles have reportedly received notices about this engine issue. Valero LawValero Law
If you own a 2023, 2024, or 2025 Grand Cherokee 4xe, you may be affected by both recalls simultaneously.
What Should You Do Right Now?
Follow these steps immediately:
Stop charging your vehicle tonight. Park it outside, away from your garage, home, and other vehicles. Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to confirm your recall status. Call Stellantis customer service at 1-800-853-1403 with any questions. Book your dealer appointment as soon as the remedy is confirmed available.
How to Check Your VIN
Visit NHTSA.gov and search recall number 25V-741 or simply enter your VIN directly. Vehicle Identification Numbers involved in this recall are searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 6, 2025. Your local Jeep dealer can also confirm your status immediately over the phone. MoparInsiders
All repairs, including full battery replacements where needed, are completely free of charge.
Your Grand Cherokee 4xe was designed to be smarter and greener. Right now, the smartest thing you can do is stop charging it and get it checked.