Jeep Canada recalling more than 20,000 vehicles over potential fire risk

Spare tires are seen on a long row of unsold 2020 Wranglers sit at a Jeep dealership in Englewood, Colo., on April 26, 2020. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

More than 375,000 Jeep plug-in hybrids are being recalled over a battery fire risk, including nearly 21,000 vehicles in Canada.

The Canadian recall impacts Jeep Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid models from 2022 to 2025 and Jeep Wrangler plug-in hybrids from 2021 to 2025

“On certain vehicles, there could be a problem inside the high-voltage battery that can cause a fire, even while parked with the ignition off,” Transport Canada’s recall notice warned.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), which is owned by the Netherlands-based Stellantis, is advising affected owners to stop charging their vehicles and to park them outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures, until repairs are made. A repair that will solve the problem, however, is still under development.

The automaker says a review of customer data led to an internal investigation that discovered 19 fires.

“Vehicle risk is reduced when the battery charge level is depleted,” Stellantis said in an online statement. “A remedy is imminent and affected customers will be notified when they may schedule service.”

According to Transport Canada, repairs already conducted under similar Jeep recalls in Nov. 2023 and Sept. 2024 may not be effective.

“As a result, another repair is required,” Transport Canada stated.

A total of 20,753 vehicles in Canada are impacted. More than 320,065 vehicles in the U.S. are also affected by the same issue, while 34,891 are impacted in other countries.

According to The Associated Press, there has been at least one injury potentially related to fire caused by Jeep faulty batteries.

You can see if your vehicle is subject to a recall in Canada by searching its VIN number online.

With files from The Associated Press