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2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Air bags Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
3%of 96 total for the year
Median mileage
84,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 3% of the 96 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I am reporting a failure of the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) in my 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland. The failure is manifesting as an error message saying service transmission and the code that it is throwing says that the paddle shifters are overheating. This component is identical to the modules currently under Safety Recall 36B (NHTSA 24V-199) and Equipment Recall 15B (NHTSA 24E-025). The manufacturer has admitted that these modules possess an internal weld defect that prevents the driver’s side airbag from deploying in the event of a crash. …”

NHTSA complaint #11723299, filed 2026-03

“The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, all the air bags inside the vehicle except the steering wheel air bag, inadvertently deployed, without the vehicle being involved in a crash. After the air bags deployment, the seat belts were no longer operating normally. There was no air bags warning light illuminated before the failure. The contact sustained neck and back injuries, and medical attention was needed. There was no Police report filed. The vehicle was taken to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11756984, filed 2026-08, 84,000 miles

Related recalls

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202525%
2024410%
202344%
202245%
202133%

Other parts of the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

Electrical system
28 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
20 complaints
Steering
20 complaints
Suspension
16 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
16 complaints
Other or unknown
15 complaints
Engine
10 complaints
Exterior lighting
6 complaints
Seats
6 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Lane departure
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology