Jeep Recalls Over 100,000 Jeeps Over Self-Destructing Turbo-Fours
Stellantis has announced a recall of approximately 113,000 Jeep vehicles equipped with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that may suffer catastrophic failure. According to the recall bulletin, the issue stems from sand debris contamination during the engine block casting process. The affected vehicles include the 2024-2025 model year Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe (about 36,840 units) and the 2024-2025 model year Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrids (about 76,019 units) produced between June/July 2023 and March 2025. The defect may lead to engine stalling, sudden loss of propulsion, and even engine bay fire.
Allegations
Owners of affected vehicles may allege that Stellantis knew or should have known about the contamination risk, yet allowed engines with embedded sand debris to be installed in consumer vehicles. Those owners may further allege that the contamination results in internal engine damage, compromised turbochargers, increased risk of fire or severe engine failure, and that the manufacturer failed to adequately warn buyers in advance or disclose the condition. The potential claim could be grounded in misrepresentation (e.g., failure to disclose known manufacturing defects) or fraud (e.g., induced purchase based on claims of reliability and performance).
Recall / TSB
The recall covers nearly 113,000 vehicles.
Cause: sand debris contamination during engine block casting, which left internal engine block debris that can lead to catastrophic engine failure.
The recall vehicles were built from approximately July 19, 2023 (Grand Cherokee 4xe) and June 7, 2023 (Wrangler 4xe) through March 3-4, 2025.
As of October 20, 2025, the manufacturer had recorded 36 customer assistance records, 144 warranty claims, 36 fires, 50 loss-of-propulsion field reports, and 50 other service records related to the issue.
Three injuries have been linked to the defect, though no accidents had yet been reported.
Remedy status: Stellantis states that a fix is “under development”; owner notification is anticipated on December 29. Meanwhile owners are advised to avoid driving and to park outdoors.
Symptoms
Owners of the affected Jeep plug-in hybrids may experience the following:
A knocking noise coming from the engine bay.
A warning light on the instrument cluster indicating engine fault or loss of power.
Unexpected and unrecoverable loss of propulsion while driving, which may create a serious safety hazard.
Increased risk of engine bay fire due to internal debris and potential failure of turbo or block components.
If you own one of the recalled vehicles and experience these symptoms, stop driving the vehicle immediately, and consult with your dealer or manufacturer for further direction.
How to Proceed
Document Issues: Keep detailed records of all repairs, service visits, correspondence with the manufacturer or dealer, and any communications referencing this defect. Ensure any complaints you lodge are noted in the work-order when you drop the vehicle off for service.
Reasonable Number of Repair Attempts: While there is no exact number defined, typically if the same defect persists after four or more repair attempts, or if the vehicle has been out of service cumulatively for more than 30 days, you may qualify under California’s lemon law.
Monitor Symptoms: Pay attention to any engine noises, warning lights, or loss of power. If the engine is knocking, shows warning lights, or loses propulsion unexpectedly, stop driving and let the dealership know immediately.
Talk to a Lemon Law Attorney, like Valero Law, APC: If repairs fail to resolve the issue, or you continue to experience repeated or serious problems, you may be entitled to relief under California’s lemon law. Remedies may include repurchase of the vehicle, replacement, or substantial cash reimbursement for damage already caused by the defect.
Call Valero Law
If you are in California and your Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe or Wrangler 4xe (model years 2024-25) is equipped with the defective 4-cylinder turbo engine that may self-destruct due to sand contamination, you may be entitled to compensation under California’s lemon law. Compensation may include a complete repurchase of your defective vehicle, a replacement vehicle, or substantial cash reimbursement for damage already caused by the defect. Call Valero Law, APC at (424) 299-4447 or complete our free Lemon Law case evaluation today.