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The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee coil spring recall (NHTSA 26V-562, Jeep campaign 89D) covers 328,381 SUVs because rear coil springs may detach while driving. It includes 2021–2023 Grand Cherokee L, 2022–2023 Grand Cherokee, and 2022–2023 Grand Cherokee 4xe vehicles. This is FCA’s third recall addressing the spring problem, including vehicles repaired under earlier campaigns. In California, repeat visits for the same unresolved safety defect may support a lemon law claim, but a recall by itself does not establish that an individual vehicle qualifies. Even one serious spring failure warrants an early case review; owners need not wait for another incident or the new recall remedy before seeking advice.
Why was the Jeep Grand Cherokee recalled again in 2026?
FCA’s three U.S. rear coil spring recalls show how the proposed repair changed:
- June 2023 — 64A / NHTSA 23V-413: 331,401 Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles recalled because rear springs may have been installed incorrectly. Dealers were to inspect and repair the spring assembly as necessary.
- January 2026 — 20D / NHTSA 26V-051: 80,620 Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles recalled again, including some already repaired under 64A. The remedy called for another inspection and repair as needed; the 4xe was not included.
- September 2026 — 89D / NHTSA 26V-562: 328,381 vehicles recalled, with FCA now specifying replacement of both rear coil spring lower isolators. This campaign replaces both earlier recalls, and previously repaired vehicles need the new remedy.
The September recall includes 215,433 Grand Cherokee L (2021–2023), 97,477 Grand Cherokee (2022–2023), and 15,471 Grand Cherokee 4xe (2022–2023). Vehicles with air suspension are excluded from this campaign. NHTSA reported that interim owner letters were mailed September 29, 2026, with additional notices to follow when the final remedy is available. Check your vehicle’s current status by VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup or FCA before scheduling the repair.
Has your Grand Cherokee had a spring recall repair or a spring-related safety problem? Request a free California lemon law case review or call (888) 536-6628. You can seek an evaluation while also arranging any necessary safety inspection or recall work.
FCA’s September report describes a spring that can come loose without warning and create a crash hazard. It also records NHTSA’s identification of 20 U.S. complaints of spring separation after the 2023 recall repair. The subsequent recall investigation addressed reports involving vehicles repaired under the earlier campaigns. That history is important evidence of a recurring problem, not proof that every recalled Jeep experienced a failed repair.
What about the Grand Cherokee 4xe battery recall?
Some 2022–2023 Grand Cherokee 4xe vehicles are affected by both the spring recall and the separate high-voltage battery fire recall (NHTSA 25V-741, which also replaced an earlier battery recall). NHTSA instructed owners of unrepaired affected 4xe vehicles not to charge and to park outside, away from structures and other vehicles, until the battery remedy is completed. Check both recalls by VIN. Separate defects and repair visits should be documented separately; multiple recall announcements do not necessarily mean multiple repair attempts on your vehicle.
Why repeated recalls matter under California’s lemon law
The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (Civil Code § 1790 et seq.) generally requires a manufacturer to replace or repurchase a qualifying vehicle if it cannot bring the vehicle into conformity with an applicable express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civil Code § 1793.2(d)(2)). A substantial impairment of use, value, or safety, the repair history, warranty coverage, and timing all matter.
A documented recall repair visit can be a repair opportunity. Under CACI 3202, presenting the vehicle to the manufacturer or its authorized repair facility for the defect can count even if no repair work is performed. A Grand Cherokee L actually presented for the spring problem under 23V-413 and 26V-051, and later for 26V-562, may therefore have three repair opportunities for the same problem. An unperformed recall is not an additional repair attempt. The circumstances and whether the same nonconformity continued remain important.
The safety risk is substantial. FCA’s September 2026 filing says a detached spring can cause a crash without warning. California’s lemon law presumption under Civil Code § 1793.22(b)(1) may apply when a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury was subject to repair at least twice within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, whichever occurs first, with the required manufacturer notice where the statute makes it applicable. A crash-risk recall supports a safety argument but does not automatically establish every element of that presumption.
The presumption is not the only path. Most 2021–2023 vehicles are now beyond its initial time-and-mileage window, but a consumer may still prove that the manufacturer had a reasonable number of opportunities to repair a qualifying defect. Three separate recalls are not automatically three attempts for a particular owner, and two visits are not a prerequisite to asking for legal advice.
Later failures can help explain earlier repairs. In Donlen v. Ford Motor Co. (2013) 217 Cal.App.4th 138, the court held that a similar post-warranty repair could be relevant to whether a vehicle had been repaired to conform to its warranty. A spring detachment after a documented earlier spring repair may likewise be probative, depending on the evidence; Donlen does not itself extend the warranty or decide a Jeep owner’s case.
Filing deadlines for 2021–2023 Jeep owners
FCA US LLC opted into California’s newer lemon law procedures on April 25, 2025, according to the California Department of Consumer Affairs. For covered actions, Code of Civil Procedure § 871.21 generally requires filing within one year after the applicable express warranty expires, and no later than six years after original vehicle delivery, subject to statutory tolling.
For example, a 2021 Grand Cherokee L delivered in mid-2021 whose applicable three-year basic warranty expired in mid-2024 could face a one-year deadline in mid-2025 before extensions are considered. The five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty does not ordinarily cover suspension springs. Determining the applicable warranty, original delivery date, earlier repair dates, and possible extensions requires an individual review; being out of warranty today does not by itself settle whether a claim exists. Time out of service for repair of a nonconformity and certain qualifying notice or dispute-resolution periods may extend the statutory deadlines.
Pre-suit notice for civil penalties: Under CCP § 871.24, a consumer seeking civil penalties in an action against an opted-in manufacturer generally must first provide the specified written notice, including the consumer’s name, VIN, brief repair history, and a demand for replacement or repurchase. It must be sent through an authorized statutory channel at least 30 days before a civil-penalty action. FCA’s listed notice details should be checked before sending. This notice is distinct from ordinary customer-service reports and is not required merely to contact a lawyer.
The statute generally gives a compliant manufacturer 30 days after receipt to offer the required resolution and 60 days to complete it. Vehicle-possession obligations also apply: generally at least 30 days after notice, or the full 60 days if a qualifying offer is made. An otherwise covered restitution or replacement lawsuit may proceed without this pre-suit notice, but civil penalties are then unavailable under § 871.24(h). Do not sell or trade the vehicle without first checking how these provisions affect your options.
What a California Grand Cherokee buyback may include
A qualifying Song-Beverly repurchase can include the purchase amount paid or payable, qualifying taxes and fees, and appropriate incidental damages, with existing financing addressed as part of the transaction. Under CCP § 871.27, certain dealer-supplied additions may be recoverable, while specified third-party products and negative equity can be offset. The amount depends on the transaction and records.
FCA may also seek a mileage/use deduction based on miles before the first relevant repair attempt, divided by 120,000. For illustration, a $58,000 vehicle with 18,000 miles at that first attempt produces an $8,700 offset ($58,000 × 18,000 ÷ 120,000). Where the legal requirements are proved, a civil penalty may be available for a willful violation, up to twice the applicable damages (Civil Code § 1794(c)). California law also allows recovery of reasonable attorney’s fees and costs for a prevailing buyer (§ 1794(d)); neither a penalty nor a particular fee arrangement is guaranteed.
What Grand Cherokee owners should do now
- Check your VIN on NHTSA’s recall website and ask an authorized Jeep dealer about the 89D remedy and any applicable battery recall. Do not wait for a letter to ask about a suspected safety problem.
- Gather repair orders for 64A/23V-413, 20D/26V-051, and any 89D/26V-562 visit, plus complaints of rear clunks, sagging, displacement, or detached springs. Record drop-off and pickup dates and what the technician found.
- Document the defect safely. Preserve photos of visible damage, tow records, and written dealer findings. If a spring appears displaced or the vehicle seems unsafe, stop driving it and arrange professional inspection or towing; do not crawl underneath an unstable vehicle.
- Keep purchase and warranty records: original delivery or in-service date, mileage at each visit, warranty booklet, and any messages to FCA. Direct written notice to FCA may be relevant, but an ordinary complaint does not substitute for the formal notice required when pursuing civil penalties.
- Get the safety recall remedy when available and retain the repair order, but seek a case review now if the vehicle has had repeat visits, a detachment, or another serious safety event. You do not need to wait for another failure or completed recall repair to ask whether your situation warrants a claim.
- Review any buyback, trade-in, or goodwill paperwork before signing a release or transferring ownership.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2026 coil spring recall the same as the 2023 recall?
It addresses the same rear spring separation hazard, but the remedies changed. The 2023 campaign called for inspection and repair as necessary; January 2026 repeated that approach for a smaller group; September 2026 calls for replacement of both lower isolators on 328,381 affected vehicles.
My Grand Cherokee already had the recall repair. Must it be repaired again?
If your VIN is included in 26V-562, yes. FCA says vehicles repaired under the earlier recalls still need the 89D remedy. Confirm current availability with Jeep; you can request a legal review before that work is completed.
Does a recall count as a lemon law repair attempt?
A visit where the vehicle was presented to the manufacturer or an authorized repair facility for the spring defect can be a repair opportunity even if nothing was replaced. A recall notice alone is not a visit. The service records and whether the same problem persisted are important.
Is the 2022–2023 Grand Cherokee 4xe included?
Yes. NHTSA lists 15,471 affected Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrids in 26V-562. Some also have a separate battery fire recall; check each campaign and follow the relevant safety instructions.
My 2021 Grand Cherokee L is out of warranty. Is it too late?
Not necessarily. The deadline for a covered claim against FCA depends on the applicable warranty, vehicle delivery, repair history, and statutory tolling. Have those dates reviewed promptly, even if the basic warranty has already expired.
Will I have to pay a lemon law attorney?
California law provides for recovery of reasonable attorney’s fees and costs when a buyer prevails on a qualifying claim. The fee arrangement for your particular case should be explained during the review; the law does not promise a particular result or automatically eliminate every possible expense.
Request a California Jeep lemon law case review
If your 2021–2023 Grand Cherokee L, 2022–2023 Grand Cherokee, or 2022–2023 Grand Cherokee 4xe was recalled for rear coil springs, request a free case review or call (888) 536-6628. Prior recall repairs, a single serious detachment, recurring symptoms, and warranty dates are all worth discussing. A review does not replace needed safety repairs or any applicable statutory notice.