Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling more than 320,000 2020-2025 model year Jeep Wrangler 4Xe and model year 2022-2026 Grand Cherokee 4Xe plug-in hybrid vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving. Samsung SDI America supplied the defective batteries. (Read AutoInformed.com on: NHTSA Issues Park Outside Consumer Alert for Jeep Fires)
In the mandatory safety defect recall filing made public today by the National Highway Traffics Safety Administration (NHTSA), Chrysler said “In rare circumstances, a battery pack may contain cells with separator damage. Separator damage, combined with other complex interactions within the cells, may lead to a vehicle fire.”
“A vehicle fire can result in increased risk of occupant injury and injury to persons outside the vehicle. Vehicle risk is reduced when the battery charge level is depleted. Accordingly, owners are advised to refrain from recharging. Out of an abundance of caution, FCA US is also advising owners of these vehicles to park away from structures or other vehicles until the remedy is obtained.” [The remedy is currently unknown. Chrysler will not begin notifying owners until what it says is on or about 12/02/2025 – AutoCrat.]
Chronology
- On July 3, 2025, the FCA US LLC (FCA US) Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance (TSRC) organization opened an investigation after receiving reports of fires originating from the HV battery in certain Jeep Wrangler PHEVs and Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEVs outside the scope of FCA US Recall ID 95B (NHTSA ID 24V-720) (95B). There were also reports of fires originating from the HV battery pack in vehicles which have received the 95B remedy. Samsung SDI obtained a battery pack from a vehicle which experienced a HV battery fire with cells manufactured outside the scope of 95B. After fully analyzing the battery pack, Samsung SDI determined the fire was caused by the same defect reported in the previous 95B campaign and has been working to identify additional factors potentially relating to root cause.
- As of October 13, 2025, FCA US has received 9 reports of fires originating from the HV battery in Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles which have received the 95B remedy software. FCA US has determined the 95B remedy is ineffective at detecting certain abnormalities within the HV battery which may lead to a fire. FCA US is aware of 10 fires originating from HV batteries which have cells manufactured outside the scope of 95B. Samsung SDI has stated the most likely root cause is separator damage combined with other complex interactions within the cell. FCA US and Samsung SDI continue to investigate potential factors relating to root cause.
- As of October 13, 2025, FCA US is aware of 19 customer assistance records, 0 warranty claims, and 19 field reports potentially relating to this issue for all markets with dates of receipt ranging from January 27, 2025, to September 2, 2025.
- As of October 13, 2025, FCA US is aware of 1 injury and 0 accidents potentially related to this issue for all markets.
- On October 24, 2025, FCA US determined, through the Vehicle Regulations Committee, a defect affecting motor vehicle safety potentially exists in all affected vehicles.
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He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
Battery Fire Recalls – ~320,065 Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee 4Xe Models
Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling more than 320,000 2020-2025 model year Jeep Wrangler 4Xe and model year 2022-2026 Grand Cherokee 4Xe plug-in hybrid vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving. Samsung SDI America supplied the defective batteries. (Read AutoInformed.com on: NHTSA Issues Park Outside Consumer Alert for Jeep Fires)
In the mandatory safety defect recall filing made public today by the National Highway Traffics Safety Administration (NHTSA), Chrysler said “In rare circumstances, a battery pack may contain cells with separator damage. Separator damage, combined with other complex interactions within the cells, may lead to a vehicle fire.”
“A vehicle fire can result in increased risk of occupant injury and injury to persons outside the vehicle. Vehicle risk is reduced when the battery charge level is depleted. Accordingly, owners are advised to refrain from recharging. Out of an abundance of caution, FCA US is also advising owners of these vehicles to park away from structures or other vehicles until the remedy is obtained.” [The remedy is currently unknown. Chrysler will not begin notifying owners until what it says is on or about 12/02/2025 – AutoCrat.]
Chronology
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.