The Jeep Wagoneer S, the brand’s first all-electric vehicle for the U.S. market, is already being recalled a little over a year after the start of deliveries.
FCA US has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it is recalling 11,767 Jeep Wagoneer S SUVs because a liftgate hinge cover may detach, turning into a road hazard for other vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash.
Loose Plastic Trim Can Become a Dangerous Road Hazard on the Road
More specifically, the liftgate hinge covers were built with “insufficient design tolerances” and may not be properly clipped into position on affected vehicles, potentially causing them to detach while the vehicle is in motion.
While a loose piece of plastic trim may not sound like such a big deal, it can become a dangerous road hazard at highway speeds for other drivers, potentially causing their vehicles to crash without prior warning.
The recall covers certain 2024 through 2026 Wagoneer S models built from March 21, 2024—when production of the premium electric mid-size SUV began in Toluca, Mexico—to July 24, 2025. On vehicles produced after that date, Jeep says the rear hinge covers are not prone to detaching.
The automaker estimates that 6.7% of the vehicles included in the recall have the defect. The percentage was determined by supplier and vehicle production records; the part supplier is Magna International. To fix the issue, dealers will inspect, repair or replace the hinge cover as necessary, free of charge.
If You Don’t See Them, You’ll Hear Them
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So how can owners know if their Wagoneer S actually has the faulty rear hinge covers? Besides a visual inspection that may reveal if one or both covers are loose or not fully seated, the automaker notes that a rattling noise might be heard by the driver and passengers coming from the rear of the vehicle while driving. That is a warning that the hinge covers may detach soon.
FCA US said it is not aware of any accidents or injuries potentially related to this issue. The recall campaign is estimated to debut in the second quarter of 2026, with owner notification letters expected to be mailed on or around May 1. If you don’t want to wait until then, you can also check out if your Wagoneer S is part of the recall via the NHTSA VIN lookup tool starting March 19, 2026.
The Jeep Wagoneer S features a dual-motor AWD powertrain offering a combined 500 hp and 524 lb-ft of torque in base Limited trim or 600 hp and 617 lb-ft of torque in Launch Edition guise. The 0-60 mph sprint takes just under 4 seconds for the former and around 3.4 seconds for the latter.
Both models feature a 100-kWh battery pack enabling an EPA-rated range of over 294 miles in the Wagoneer S Limited and 300 miles in the Launch Edition.
