Stellantis has announced two separate recalls that together affect close to 100,000 vehicles in North America, highlighting safety concerns that range from electrical malfunctions to airbag performance issues. While the number of cars involved is significant, the automaker has emphasized that it is taking precautionary steps, and so far, no related injuries or accidents have been reported.
The larger of the two recalls concerns the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid, which has been a popular SUV in the lineup. A total of 91,787 units from the 2022 through 2026 model years are impacted. At the heart of the issue is a software problem linked to the vehicle’s propulsion system. According to government documentation, the trouble begins with the Battery Pack Control Module, whose microprocessor can sometimes experience an overload. When this happens, the system attempts to reset itself. However, during certain resets, the Hybrid Control Processor misinterprets signals from the battery module, ultimately causing a sudden loss of drive power.
This kind of unexpected power failure poses an obvious safety risk, especially at highway speeds, though Stellantis has clarified that no crashes have been connected to the defect. The company’s records show 96 customer assistance cases, 110 field reports, and 320 other documents that could be tied to the malfunction. Despite these findings, there is currently no permanent fix available. Jeep owners will likely have to wait until Stellantis engineers develop a suitable software remedy, which will then be rolled out as part of the recall repair program.
The second recall is smaller in scale but no less important. It affects 985 Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager minivans from the 2025 model year. The issue here centers on the side curtain airbags, which were not properly sealed during the manufacturing process. If the airbags do not hold pressure correctly when deployed, they may fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash. This flaw was uncovered during a summer ejection mitigation test involving a 2025 Pacifica. During the evaluation, the vehicle failed to meet an excursion limit standard, raising concerns about passenger safety.
Further investigation traced the fault back to a supplier’s production error. Stellantis has confirmed that the defective airbags will be replaced with properly sealed units to ensure full compliance with safety regulations. Unlike the Jeep recall, this problem does have a clear and actionable fix, and affected minivans will be repaired accordingly at dealerships.
Together, these recalls underscore the challenges automakers face in balancing new technologies and safety compliance. Whether it is the complexity of hybrid powertrains or the reliability of safety components like airbags, Stellantis must now work swiftly to reassure its customers and address both issues effectively.