Jeep Seat Recalls Address Loose Mounts and Head Restraint Problems
Head restraint defects recur in these Jeep seat notices, while the other problems involve seat attachment and seat-back locking. Certain 2022 Compass vehicles have improperly welded front head restraints. Certain 2023-2024 Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles have second-row head restraints that may not lock upright, making those models the focus of the most recent listed notice. A separate recall concerns loose front passenger seat mounting bolts in certain 2019 Cherokees. In certain 2022 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles, the second-row center-seat recliner pull strap may bind on trim and prevent the seat back from locking upright.
Warning signs to watch for
- 20C, Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L head restraints: second-row head restraints may not lock upright.
- Y86, Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer center seat: the recliner pull strap may bind, preventing the seat back from locking upright.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of the supplied Jeep seat notices carries a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. V31, addressing Cherokee front passenger seat mounting bolts, does not tell owners to stop driving. Recall 20C, addressing Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L second-row head restraints, likewise does not tell owners to stop driving. Y86, addressing the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer center-seat recliner strap, and Z36, addressing Compass front head restraints, also do not tell owners to stop driving.
What the free repair involves
Free dealer remedies vary by recall. V31 tightens the front passenger seat mounting bolts. Recall 20C inspects and replaces both second-row head restraints as necessary. Y86 inspects and replaces the rear center-seat recliner strap as necessary. Z36 replaces both front seat head restraints. Each of these notices explicitly states that its remedy is free of charge.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 2 |
| medium | 2 |
Models affected most
Where owners report seats problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under seats for the Jeep models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Seats complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer | 6 |
| 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L | 5 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2025 | Jeep Grand Cherokee Head Restraints May Not Lock | high |
| Apr 14, 2022 | Jeep Compass Front Head Restraints Improperly Welded | medium |
| Nov 23, 2021 | Jeep Wagoneer second-row seat may not lock upright | medium |
| Mar 28, 2019 | Jeep Cherokee Passenger Seat Mounting Bolts Loose | high |
Common questions
Which Grand Cherokee head restraints are covered by recall 20C?
Recall 20C covers second-row head restraints in certain 2023-2024 Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles. They may not lock in the upright position. Dealers inspect and replace both second-row head restraints as necessary, free of charge.
Why might the Wagoneer second-row center seat back fail to lock?
Y86 says the second-row center-seat recliner pull strap may bind on the seat trim surface in certain 2022 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. This can prevent upright locking. Dealers inspect and replace the rear center-seat recliner strap as necessary, free of charge.
Does the Compass seat recall require replacing the entire front seat?
The Z36 notice specifies replacement of both front seat head restraints, free of charge. It concerns improperly welded front head restraints in certain 2022 Compass vehicles. The stated remedy does not specify replacement of the entire front seat.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.