Jeep Wrangler Recall R/2026/135: Passenger Airbag Inflator, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Mar 2026
- Launched
- 1,281
- vehicles in the UK
- V01
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Wrangler vehicles built between 7 August 2009 and 1 December 2016. Passenger air bag may deploy incorrectly if activated. The dealer will replace the passenger air bag inflator. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Passenger air bag may deploy incorrectly if activated.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Passenger airbag inflator Defect: Passenger air bag may deploy incorrectly if activated. Remedy: Replace the passenger air bag inflator.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: passenger airbag inflator.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the passenger air bag inflator.
Are You Affected?
Wrangler built between 7 August 2009 and 1 December 2016 may be included. Jeep estimates 1,281 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 V01 or the DVSA reference R/2026/135. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| WranglerPassenger airbag inflator | Urgent | R/2026/130 | |
| WranglerJeep Wrangler check engine malfunction indicator lamp incorrect operation and warning | Low | R/2026/060 | |
| Grand Cherokee, WranglerJeep Wrangler and 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV vehicles. High voltage battery | Urgent | R/2026/029 | |
| WranglerWarning chime does not cancel | Low | R/2025/285 | |
| WranglerJeep Wrangler steering column control module (SCCM) internal failure | Urgent | R/2024/331 |
This is one of 112 Jeep recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jeep recall launched before it was R/2026/130 on 20 Mar 2026, for passenger airbag inflator. The one launched after it was R/2026/114 on 6 Apr 2026, for fuel particulate filter pressure pipe. You can also see every Jeep recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/135, launched 20 March 2026. 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.