Chrysler Recalls 20,000 Jeep Hybrid Vehicles Over Battery Fire Concerns

The Jeep logo is shown in the south Denver suburb of Englewood, Colo., on April 15, 2018. David Zalubowski/AP Photo

Chrysler is recalling more than 20,000 Jeep vehicles in Canada over concerns of a faulty battery that can catch on fire even when the vehicle is not running.

The recall applies to 20,753 Canadian plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, according to Transport Canada. The vehicles impacted include Jeep Wranglers from 2021 to 2025, and Grand Cherokees from 2022 to 2025. The auto manufacturer said the recall only affects 4xe plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models. The recall was issued in the United States as well, and included 320,065 vehicles.

The recall says the battery pack may have cells with separator damage that can cause the vehicle to catch fire, even while parked and turned off.

Chrysler, owned by Stellantis, has said it is aware of 19 fires in vehicles and one injury connected to the battery pack defect, which includes nine vehicles that had received software updates released to fix the problem.

Nearly 4,000 Jeep Wranglers were originally recalled over the issue in November 2023, and again in November 2024 after the company said the fix “may not be effective.” The recall in 2024 was expanded to include Grande Cherokees and impacted 14,038 vehicles.

The company said in its latest recall that it has determined that the previous remedy was ineffective in preventing fires, saying the software was not effective in detecting abnormalities in the battery.

It said that vehicle owners who previously received a remedy for the issue should check if their vehicle is under the new recall.

Owners are advised not to charge vehicles, and to park them outdoors, away from other vehicles and buildings, until the recall repairs are completed.

Ontario Plant Closure

The recall comes after Stellantis announced it would be moving production of the Jeep Compass, which had been planned for the Brampton Assembly Plant in Ontario, to Illinois.

The move impacts about 3,000 jobs in Brampton. The company said the move was part of a $13 billion investment over the next four years to expand its manufacturing capacity in the United States.

Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said on Nov. 3 that Canada has launched dispute settlement proceedings against Stellantis over the decision, saying the company violated commitments it made to the federal government.

She added that “when a commitment toward the Canadian government is not respected on behalf of Canadian workers, there are consequences.”

Joly said the formal dispute resolution process will last 30 days, with the goal being to bring back production to the factory in Brampton.

The Stellantis factory had been shut down since 2024 as the company retooled to build the next generation of the Jeep Compass, but that work was paused in February after U.S. tariffs were announced.

Joly sent a letter to Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa last month saying the company’s decision was “unacceptable.” The letter insisted the company honour its commitments to the Canadian government.

Ottawa has also announced a 50 percent reduction in the company’s annual remission quota, meaning it can no longer import as many vehicles into Canada tariff-free.

Matthew Horwood contributed to this report.