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Jeep Fuel System Recalls Cover Leaks, Pump Failures, and Stalling
Fuel leaks and fuel delivery failures are the recurring problems in these Jeep notices. The 2018 Grand Cherokee Trackhawk with the 6.2L supercharged engine has a fuel line separation risk, while the 2018 Cherokee with the 2.4L engine has a potentially leaking fuel tube. The 2020 Wrangler with the 2.0L engine has a cracked fuel supply line connector risk. Pump problems affect certain 2017-2018 Renegade 4X2 flex fuel/E85 vehicles with the 2.4L engine, plus 2020-2022 Wrangler and 2021-2022 Gladiator vehicles with 3.0L diesel engines. Wrangler appears in both leak and pump notices; 2018 also recurs across several affected Jeep models.
Warning signs to watch for
- U02, Grand Cherokee Trackhawk fuel line separation: the engine may stall.
- UB2, Renegade fuel pump pressure loss: the engine may stall.
- Z96, Wrangler and Gladiator diesel high-pressure fuel pump failure: the engine may stall.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of the supplied Jeep fuel system notices carries a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. The U02 Grand Cherokee Trackhawk fuel line notice, Y10 Wrangler fuel supply line notice, and U39 Cherokee fuel tube notice do not tell owners to stop driving. The UB2 Renegade fuel pump notice and Z96 diesel high-pressure fuel pump notice likewise do not tell owners to stop driving. That is the extent of the continuing-driving guidance stated in these supplied notices.
What the free repair involves
Free dealer remedies depend on the recall: U02 inspects and replaces the fuel line as necessary; Y10 inspects and replaces the fuel supply line as needed; U39 inspects and replaces the fuel tube as necessary. UB2 replaces the fuel pump. Z96 replaces the HPFP and inspects and replaces additional fuel system components as necessary.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| critical | 2 |
| high | 3 |
Models affected most
Where owners report fuel system, gasoline problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under fuel system, gasoline for the Jeep models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Fuel system, gasoline complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 Jeep Wrangler | 93 |
| 2018 Jeep Renegade | 90 |
| 2022 Jeep Wrangler | 51 |
| 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 44 |
| 2020 Jeep Wrangler | 32 |
| 2018 Jeep Cherokee | 26 |
| 2021 Jeep Gladiator | 20 |
| 2022 Jeep Gladiator | 7 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2022 | Jeep and Ram Diesel Fuel Pump Can Stall Engine | high |
| Aug 26, 2021 | Jeep Wrangler Fuel Line Crack May Cause Leak | critical |
| Oct 17, 2018 | Jeep Renegade Fuel Pump May Lose Pressure | high |
| May 1, 2018 | Jeep Cherokee Fuel Tube May Leak Fuel | high |
| Jan 11, 2018 | Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk Fuel Line May Separate | critical |
Common questions
Which Jeep Wrangler fuel recalls involve gasoline versus diesel engines?
Y10 concerns certain 2020 Wrangler vehicles with the 2.0L engine and a cracked fuel supply line connector that may leak. Z96 concerns certain 2020-2022 Wrangler vehicles with 3.0L diesel engines whose high-pressure fuel pump may fail and cause stalling.
What makes the Renegade fuel pump recall specific to certain vehicles?
UB2 covers certain 2017-2018 Renegade 4X2 flex fuel/E85 vehicles with the 2.4L engine. The notice describes potential fuel pressure loss under conditions including high power demand with high altitude and/or high ambient temperatures. Dealers replace the fuel pump free of charge.
Does the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk recall require a fuel line replacement?
U02 covers certain 2018 Grand Cherokee Trackhawk vehicles with the 6.2L supercharged engine. Its remedy calls for dealers to inspect the fuel line and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.