2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee air bags problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the vehicle jumped. The contact stated that while driving 8–9 MPH, the vehicle jerked, and there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the vehicle. In addition, the air bag warning light was illuminated…”
filed Sep 8, 2026
“The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the messages "No Seat Belt", "Service Air Bags", "Service Seat Belts" and "Auto Park Disabled" were displayed. The contact stated that the failure had occurred with the driver and the front passenger's…”
filed Sep 25, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may have incorrect software which can disable the…Campaign 21V873000 · Nov 10, 2021
Air Bags problems in other Grand Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Grand Cherokee | 5 | 7% |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 10 | 3% |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 8 | 3% |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 17 | 7% |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 19 | 5% |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 24 | 3% |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 15 | 4% |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 11 | 4% |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 103 | 8% |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 209 | 9% |
| 2013 Grand Cherokee | 33 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.