Vehicle recall R/2025/485

Jeep Grand Cherokee recall: 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0L diesel. Loss of crankshaft reference position. Software update.

DVSA recall R/2025/485 names the Jeep Grand Cherokee. It was launched 19 November 2025. It covers vehicles built 30 October 2012 to 14 September 2020.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2025/485
Launched: 19 November 2025
Issued by: JEEP
Manufacturer reference: 66A
Vehicles: 4,031 across the lines below

What can go wrong

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.

The fix

Install modified software to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Jeep Grand Cherokee	30 October 2012 to 14 September 2020	4,031

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Other recalls for these models

R/2025/492 Jeep grand cherokee PHEV 2022-2026 hybrid control processor software update 21 November 2025, Jeep Grand Cherokee
R/2025/384 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2023-2024. 2nd row head restraints. 25 September 2025, Jeep Grand Cherokee
R/2026/029 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler and 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV vehicles. High voltage battery. 16 February 2026, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Grand Cherokee
R/2025/286 Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower motor inoperable 15 July 2025, Jeep Grand Cherokee
R/2024/330 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee steering column control module (SCCM) internal failure 13 September 2024, Jeep Grand Cherokee
R/2024/196 Front upper control arm to steering knuckle pinch bolts 28 June 2024, Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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