2019 Jeep Cherokee airbags problems

Related recalls

• Recall 19V449000Jun 13, 201941,169 vehicles
  AIR BAGS

  Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The impact and acceleration sensors may fail and reduce the air bag system's ability to properly detect certain crash events.

  Risk: In the event of a crash, the inability to properly detect a crash may result in improper air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury.

  Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected sensors, free of charge. The recall began August 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V63.

What owners say

1. Filed Mar 31, 2026MIAirbagsTransmission & Drivetrain

   Power Train- error message stating 4x4 is unavailable, message will appear anytime between when first starting the car to active on the road. While active, there sounds like there’s some sounds coming from the rear tires before message appears. This issue has been consistent since purchasing the car at 76k mileage. Airbag- at random and then noticeably when hitting some bumps, dash light stating “Service airbag system”

   NHTSA complaint #11728241 · source
2. Filed Jan 21, 2026MICrashTowedAirbags

   Was in an accident due to hitting ice hit a guard rail going 60 mph on the highway totaled the vehicle but not one air bag deployed.

   NHTSA complaint #11712440 · source
3. Filed Nov 21, 2025NCAirbagsElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   My Jeep will accelerate forward when breaking, stall at a red light and roll back, massive humming and grinding on the peddle, start/stop failure and failure to start. I've been able to avoid two crashes so far and used my own scanner to detect the problem. Nothing comes up. I bought this shady vehicle oct/3/25. dates of incidents include oct 3rd- November 10th.

   NHTSA complaint #11700923 · source
4. Filed May 27, 2025GACrash1 injuredTowedAirbagsBody & Structure

   Airbags didn't deploy when I was hit by another driver whose speed was greater than 35mph n the other driver didn't break or slow down when hitting me on the driver n left passenger doors. I requested for my insurance company to preserve the vehicle for inspection but I don't know how long they can hold it because it was determined a TOTAL LOSS. When I was hit NONE of my airbags deployed n because of that, left side of my head n shoulder were slammed into driver's door. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11663289 · source
5. Filed May 8, 202574,000 miCAAirbags

   The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the air bag was visible on the steering wheel. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the air bag warning light was reset. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. In addition, the contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not…

   NHTSA complaint #11659793 · source
6. Filed Nov 19, 2024NCAirbagsElectrical System

   2019 Jeep Cherokee with only 35,000 miles. There was a recall previously for lateral acceleration sensors that covered over 40,000 2019 Cherokees. This vehicle is affected with the same problem, but I’m being told that because the VIN doesn’t fall in a particular range it is not covered. The repair could end up being extremely expensive due to the labor required to repair the defective sensor. The car displays multiple warnings that Electronic Stability Control and 4WD are…

   NHTSA complaint #11626220 · source
7. Filed Oct 1, 2024LAAirbags

   Took car to Dealership due to air bag warning light illuminating on car but no collision. Dealer stated the car onboard module which controls the air bag deployment system was defective and possible would not have worked in an accident.

   NHTSA complaint #11617405 · source
8. Filed Jun 24, 2024SCCrash2 injuredTowedAirbagsDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owned a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that after accelerating at 10 MPH from a stop sign, another oncoming vehicle ran the stop sign causing a T-bone collision. The contact's vehicle had front cosmetic damages. The air bags did not deploy. The Forward Collison Warning failed to activate and the display failed to indicate there was a vehicle too close. A police report was filed. There were no injuries reported. A driver and her child involved in the other…

   NHTSA complaint #11596122 · source
9. Filed Mar 28, 2024SCCrash1 injuredTowedAirbagsDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   Was involved in a t-boned accident where the front end of my jeep stuck a vehicle in the side. The collision sensor did not activate nor did the air bags deploy. The other vehicle involved had airbags that deployed. The jeep is at my residence for inspection. With airbags not performing properly (faulty) this did not keep the upper body from jilting forward which causes head and shoulder issues. Insurance has not investigated neither did police. There was no warning lights…

   NHTSA complaint #11579894 · source
10. Filed Oct 4, 2023GAAirbagsOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

    Questions answered in order: Major component glitch, messages for most components appeared on screen, Air bag, Transmission, zero speed, annunciator alarming, will try to duplicate and take pictures. Car stalled in road as driving. In process No indication prior to failure, all at once.

    NHTSA complaint #11548161 · source
11. Filed Sep 26, 2023ALAirbags

    I know there is a recall for the air bags and my air bag light came on and said service airbag’s system. I read y’all’s article that says keep a watch on my dash board and this is a safety concern and very dangerous if i wreck or someone wrecks into me and my airbags don’t go off.

    NHTSA complaint #11546565 · source
12. Filed Jun 26, 2023ILCrash1 injuredTowedAirbags

    Hard impact to front of car during an accident, car was totaled by insurance, air bag did not deploy on drivers side. No issues with the car or warning lights on before the accident. No indication the air bag was not working properly.

    NHTSA complaint #11529012 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology