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Jeep backup camera recalls: why does the rear view go blank?
All nine of these Jeep recalls are rear visibility failures under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 111, and software causes most of them. Radio software blanked the image on 2022 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer, on 2020-2021 Wrangler, Gladiator and Ram 1500, and across a wide 2021-2023 Stellantis group; Central Vision Park Assist module software did it on 2021-2023 Grand Cherokee L and Wagoneer; rearview camera module software did it on 2024 Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer and Grand Cherokee. Three are physical: loose display screen module connections and a disconnected coaxial cable, both on 2022-2024 Grand Cherokees in April 2024, and a wiring harness short on 2018-2024 Wranglers that also kills the center brake light. The oldest, from 2020, is the reverse problem — the image lingers on screen.
Warning signs to watch for
- A black or blank screen when you shift into reverse.
- The backup camera image staying on the display after you shift out of reverse, on the 2019-2020 radio display recall.
- On 2018-2024 Wranglers, the center high-mounted brake light failing along with the camera, since one harness short disables both.
- No change in how the vehicle drives, steers or brakes — these notices describe only the rear view display.
Is it safe to keep driving?
None of the nine notices tells owners to stop driving or to park outside. The vehicles drive and brake normally; what you lose is the rear view, which raises the chance of backing into a person or object you cannot see. Until the repair, back up slowly, use your mirrors, look over your shoulder, and walk behind the vehicle first if children may be nearby. Several are already closed out: the 2018-2024 Wrangler harness recall and both April 2024 Grand Cherokee connection recalls are listed as remedied.
What the free repair involves
Most of these are free software updates — radio software, Central Vision Park Assist module software, or rearview camera module software. The June 2024 radio recall could be delivered over the air, and the 2020 lingering-image recall offered an optional over-the-air update as an alternative to the dealer. The remainder are physical repairs: securing a coaxial cable or display screen connections, or replacing the Wrangler's camera and brake light harness.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| medium | 8 |
| low | 1 |
Models affected most
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-19 | Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Cherokee backup camera may not show | medium |
| 2024-09-12 | Jeep Wrangler wiring may disable camera and brake light | medium |
| 2024-06-13 | Jeep, Ram, Chrysler backup camera may show nothing | medium |
| 2024-04-25 | Jeep Grand Cherokee backup camera image may not appear | medium |
| 2024-04-25 | Jeep Grand Cherokee backup camera image may not appear | medium |
| 2023-08-14 | Jeep backup camera image may not appear in reverse | medium |
| 2022-08-25 | Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator and Ram 1500 backup camera blanks | medium |
| 2021-12-21 | Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer backup camera may not display | medium |
| 2020-09-10 | Jeep, Ram, Chrysler backup camera image stays on screen | low |
Common questions
Can any of these be fixed without a trip to the dealer?
Some. The June 2024 radio software recall could be applied over the air, and the 2020 display recall offered an optional over-the-air update available from May 1. The camera module, park assist and wiring repairs all require a dealer visit.
Is a blank backup camera serious enough to stop driving the vehicle?
No notice here restricts driving. Chrysler files these as failures to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 111, Rear Visibility, and repairs them free. Keep driving, and reverse using your mirrors and a shoulder check until it is fixed.
Why has my Grand Cherokee had more than one camera recall?
Because the causes differ. Park assist module software was recalled in 2023, then April 2024 brought two separate build faults — improperly fastened screen module connections and an improperly connected coaxial cable. Each needs its own repair, so check your VIN for all open recalls.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.