Stellantis recalled more than 1 million [1] Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator SUVs on June 9, 2026, due to a fire risk.
The scale of the recall highlights a significant safety vulnerability in two of the brand's most popular models. Because the defect can trigger a fire while the vehicle is stationary, it poses a risk to homes and surrounding property.
The company identified an electrical defect in the power-train that can spark a fire even when the vehicle is turned off [2]. A Stellantis spokesperson said the company is issuing an urgent recall after identifying the issue [3].
Due to the nature of the risk, the recall notice said owners of the affected models should park outside and away from buildings [4]. While some reports describe the recall as nationwide in the U.S. [1], other accounts suggest the action applies worldwide [5].
Separate from the fire-risk recall, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a recall query into approximately 94,000 [6] Jeep Wranglers. This specific inquiry follows reports of loss of motive power [6].
Stellantis has not yet provided a specific timeline for the repairs of the more than 1 million [1] vehicles affected by the electrical defect. Owners are encouraged to check their vehicle identification numbers against the official recall lists provided by the manufacturer.
“Owners of the recalled Jeep models should park outside and away from buildings because of the risk of fire”
This recall represents a critical safety failure where the vehicle remains a hazard even when not in use. The simultaneous NHTSA query into motive power suggests a broader period of quality control challenges for the Wrangler line, potentially impacting consumer confidence in the brand's reliability.
