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Jeep Exterior Lighting Recalls Affect Headlights, Markers and Trailer Lights
Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L recur in these lighting notices, particularly for high beams, headlight operation, and tail light side markers. Two notices cover certain 2021 Grand Cherokee L vehicles: one addresses high beam activation and another addresses inoperable headlights. A separate high beam notice covers certain 2023-2024 Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles. Wrangler issues involve 2022 side markers and an obstructed brake light on certain 2023 vehicles. Other notices address 2022 Cherokee turn signal cancellation and 2021-2023 Renegade reverse lights. Wagoneer S appears in the 2024-2025 headlight adjustment recall and the trailer tow module recall covering certain 2024-2026 models.
Warning signs to watch for
- Y66: high beams will not activate with the master lighting switch in AUTO unless it is first changed to ON.
- Y72: one or both headlights may become inoperable.
- Z43: side marker lights may not function.
- 24B: the turn signal self-canceling feature may not function properly.
- 03D: trailer lights may fail to illuminate and trailer brakes may fail.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
The supplied exterior lighting notices do not tell owners to stop driving. This applies to trailer tow module recall 03D; Grand Cherokee L high beam recall Y66 and headlight recall Y72; Wrangler side marker recall Z43; Grand Cherokee tail light side marker recall Z50; Wrangler spare tire brake light obstruction recall 84A; Grand Cherokee high beam recall 12B; Cherokee turn signal recall 24B; Renegade reverse light recall D7B; and Wagoneer S headlight adjustment recall 23C. None gives a park-outside instruction.
What the free repair involves
Free remedies include trailer tow module replacement for 03D, vehicle reprogramming for Y66, SLM software reprogramming for Y72, and tail light assembly replacement for Z43. Z50, 24B, and D7B specify inspection and replacement as necessary. 84A replaces the spare tire carrier; 12B reconfigures high beam parameters; 23C removes vertical aim plugs and installs horizontal aim plugs as necessary.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 1 |
| medium | 9 |
Models affected most
Where owners report exterior lighting problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under exterior lighting for the Jeep models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Exterior lighting complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 42 |
| 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 16 |
| 2022 Jeep Cherokee | 4 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 | Jeep And Ram Trailer Tow Module Failure | high |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Jeep Wagoneer S Headlights May Not Aim Correctly | medium |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Jeep Renegade Recalled for Wrong Reverse Lights | medium |
| Mar 28, 2024 | Jeep Cherokee Turn Signals May Not Self-Cancel | medium |
| Feb 22, 2024 | Jeep Grand Cherokee Auto Headlights May Block High Beams | medium |
| Aug 10, 2023 | Jeep Wrangler Spare Tire Blocks Brake Light | medium |
| Jul 28, 2022 | Jeep Grand Cherokee Tail Light Marker May Not Light | medium |
| May 12, 2022 | Jeep Wrangler Side Marker Lights May Not Work | medium |
| Dec 9, 2021 | Jeep Grand Cherokee Headlights Can Stop Working | medium |
| Oct 14, 2021 | Jeep Grand Cherokee High Beams May Not Activate | medium |
Common questions
Which Grand Cherokee recalls involve high beams?
Y66 covers certain 2021 Grand Cherokee L vehicles without automatic high beams and describes activation difficulty with the lighting switch in AUTO. Recall 12B covers certain 2023-2024 Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles whose high beams may not activate quickly in AUTO.
Why does a Wrangler brake light recall replace the spare tire carrier?
Recall 84A says the spare tire on certain 2023 Wrangler vehicles may obstruct other drivers' view of the center high-mount brake light. Its stated remedy is replacement of the spare tire carrier assembly, free of charge.
Does the Jeep trailer tow module recall involve trailer brakes too?
Recall 03D describes both trailer lights that may fail to illuminate and trailer brakes that may fail. Its Jeep coverage includes certain 2024-2026 Wagoneer S and 2026 Cherokee vehicles. Dealers replace the trailer tow module free of charge.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.