Saudi Arabia has recalled 2,987 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles from the 2023 and 2024 model years after authorities identified a programming defect that could affect the operation of the vehicles’ side airbags.
The Ministry of Commerce announced the recall on Thursday, October 8, saying the affected vehicles contain a fault in the programming of the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) module.
According to the ministry, the defect could cause a delay in the activation of the side airbags during a crash. The problem may increase the risk of injury to occupants, particularly in a side-impact collision.
Owners of the affected Jeep models have been urged to check whether their vehicle identification number (VIN) is included in the recall through the ministry’s website. Those with affected vehicles should contact the company to arrange the required repairs or software updates.
The necessary corrective work will be carried out free of charge, according to the ministry.
The latest recall is the second involving the Jeep Grand Cherokee in Saudi Arabia in recent months. Last month, authorities recalled more than 300 Grand Cherokee vehicles from the 2024 to 2026 model years over a problem involving the tyre pressure monitoring system.
The earlier defect meant that warning signals might not appear when tyre pressure fell below safe levels, potentially increasing the risk of an accident.
Saudi authorities have announced several other vehicle recalls this year involving safety-related technical defects.
In September, 182 Tesla Model 3 vehicles from the 2024 to 2026 model years were recalled after a technical issue was identified in the calibration of the Far Side Airbag activation system. The defect could prevent the airbag from operating as intended during a side collision, increasing the risk of injury.
Affected Tesla owners were advised to install a required software update remotely, without having to take their vehicles to a service centre.
Earlier, on September 7, Saudi authorities announced the recall of 4,464 Genesis vehicles over a defect that could cause a fuel leak and raise the risk of fire. The recall covered eight models from the 2021 to 2026 model years, including the GV70, GV80, G80 and G90.
In August, the Kingdom also recalled 84,639 Toyota Camry vehicles from the 2025 and 2026 model years after a defect was found in the instrument panel system.
The Toyota fault could prevent important information from being displayed correctly and affect warning functions, turn signals, ignition key alerts and seat belt warning sounds, potentially increasing the risk of accidents.
Vehicle recalls have continued across Gulf markets as authorities and manufacturers seek to identify safety defects and ensure corrective measures are carried out on affected vehicles.
