NHTSA Recall 26V328000: Jeep Grand Cherokee Side Airbags
A plain-language breakdown of NHTSA recall 26V328000 — the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L side-airbag software defect that can delay deployment, plus your California lemon law rights.
Recall 26V328000 at a glance
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V328000
- Manufacturer
- Stellantis (FCA US, LLC)
- Vehicles affected
- Jeep Grand Cherokee (WL74), Jeep Grand Cherokee L (WL75)
- Model years
- Grand Cherokee 2022–2026; Grand Cherokee L 2023–2025
- Units recalled
- 419,035
- Component
- Air bags — occupant restraint controller (ORC) software, side airbags
- Risk
- Side airbags may deploy too late in a side-impact crash
- Recall issued
- May 15, 2026
Safety notice: Side airbags may deploy too late in a side-impact crash. Follow the manufacturer's interim guidance below until the recall repair is completed.
What the recall covers
Recall 26V328000 (Mopar reference 01D) covers 419,035 vehicles — about 140,130 model year 2022–2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WL74) and 278,905 model year 2023–2025 Grand Cherokee L (WL75) SUVs. A software defect in the occupant restraint controller can delay side-airbag deployment in a side-impact crash, which fails to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 214 and can reduce occupant protection. Warning signs include a continuously illuminated airbag light and a chime at each ignition cycle.
The remedy
Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller software, free of charge.
What owners should do now
- Watch for your Stellantis owner-notification letter and schedule the free software update once available.
- If the airbag warning light stays on, have it addressed promptly.
- Confirm whether your specific VIN is affected.
- Keep your recall letter and every repair order.
- If the airbag warning persists after the update, document it and save the paperwork.
How to check your VIN
Confirm whether a specific vehicle is included by entering the 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Inclusion is VIN-specific, not just by model and year.
Stellantis (FCA) customer service: 800-853-1403 (recall reference 01D). NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline: 888-327-4236.
When this recall can become a California lemon law claim
A recall is not automatically a lemon — it is the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free fix. Your Jeep may qualify under California's Lemon Law if the recall repair is significantly delayed, doesn't resolve the problem, or your vehicle has other unrepaired warranty defects. In those cases you may be entitled to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement, with the manufacturer paying your attorney fees. For the full breakdown, see the guides below.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What vehicles does recall 26V328000 cover?
Recall 26V328000 (Mopar reference 01D) covers 419,035 SUVs — about 140,130 model year 2022–2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WL74) and 278,905 model year 2023–2025 Grand Cherokee L (WL75) — whose side airbags may deploy too late because of an occupant restraint controller software defect.
How do I know if my VIN is included in 26V328000?
Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call Stellantis at 800-853-1403. Inclusion depends on the specific VIN.
Could the side-airbag recall make my Grand Cherokee a California lemon?
Not automatically. But an airbag that may not deploy properly is a serious safety defect, and if the update doesn't resolve it, the warning light persists, or your vehicle has other unrepaired warranty defects, you may have a California lemon law claim — potentially a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement, with the manufacturer paying your attorney fees.
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Recall details are summarized from public NHTSA data and are subject to change; confirm current information at nhtsa.gov/recalls. This page is general information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case is different; for advice about your situation, consult a licensed attorney.