Jeep Grand Cherokee Recall R/2025/485: Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0L Diesel. Loss Of Crankshaft Reference Position. Software Update, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 Nov 2025
- Launched
- 4,031
- vehicles in the UK
- 66A
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Grand Cherokee vehicles built between 30 October 2012 and 14 September 2020. There is a risk of the loss of crankshaft reference position that can result in an engine stall as well as loss of the ability to restart the engine. The dealer will install modified software to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There is a risk of the loss of crankshaft reference position that can result in an engine stall as well as loss of the ability to restart the engine. A loss of motive power can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0L diesel. Loss of crankshaft reference position. Software update. Defect: On affected vehicles there is a risk of the loss of crankshaft reference position that can result in an engine stall as well as loss of the ability to restart the engine. A loss of motive power can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning. Remedy: Install modified software to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in an engine stall as well as loss of the ability to restart the engine.
The Fix
The dealer will install modified software to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Grand Cherokee built between 30 October 2012 and 14 September 2020 may be included. Jeep estimates 4,031 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Jeep, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Jeep.
- Book with any franchised Jeep dealer, quoting the campaign code 66A or the DVSA reference R/2025/485. See how to get a Jeep recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 112 Jeep recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jeep recall launched before it was R/2025/376 on 5 Nov 2025, for jeep Avenger. Emissions recall. Stop&Start not functioning software update. r Switch…. The one launched after it was R/2025/492 on 21 Nov 2025, for jeep GRAND CHEROKEE PHEV 2022-2026 hybrid control processor software update. You can also see every Jeep recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/485, launched 19 November 2025. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.