2021 Jeep Wrangler Specs
The 2021 Wrangler covered here comes with a 285 hp 3.6L V6, a 270 hp 2.0L turbo four or a 260 hp 3.0L EcoDiesel V6, all with four-wheel drive. Four-door models tow up to 3,500 lb, two-doors up to 2,000 lb.
3 versions · JL (JL) · Updated Sep 2026
- Oil capacity
- 5.0–9.0 qt
- by version ↓
- Tire size
- P245/75R17
- MPG combined
- 20–25 mpg
Versions #versions
Compare versions #compare
| 3.6L V6 | 2.0L Turbo | 3.0L EcoDiesel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 285 hp | 270 hp | 260 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 442 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual / 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Oil capacity | 5.0 qt | 5.0 qt | 9.0 qt |
| Tire size | P245/75R17 | P245/75R17 | P245/75R17 |
| MPG combined | 20 mpg | 23 mpg | 25 mpg |
Recalls #recalls
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Power steering pump wiring may overheat
NHTSA 26V363000 · Jun 4, 2026 · Power steering pump
The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and start a fire, even when the vehicle is parked.
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4xe battery may catch fire
NHTSA 25V741000 · Oct 30, 2025 · High-voltage battery (4xe)
On Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrids, the high-voltage battery may fail internally and start a fire while parked or driving.
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Wiring short may disable the rearview camera and center brake light
NHTSA 24V676000 · Sep 12, 2024 · Camera and brake light wiring
The wiring harness for the rearview camera and center brake light may short circuit and disable both.
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Instrument cluster may fail
NHTSA 24V652000 · Sep 5, 2024 · Instrument cluster
The instrument panel cluster may short circuit internally and fail.
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Software may stall the engine
NHTSA 24V572000 · Aug 1, 2024 · Powertrain control software
Powertrain control module software may stall the engine, causing a loss of drive power.
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Software error may disable the defroster
NHTSA 24V111000 · Feb 15, 2024 · Defroster (4xe)
On 4xe models, a hybrid control processor software error may leave the defrost and defog system inoperative.
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4xe battery may catch fire
NHTSA 23V787000 · Nov 22, 2023 · High-voltage battery (4xe)
On 4xe models, the high-voltage battery may fail internally and start a fire while parked or driving.
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Diesel high-pressure fuel pump may fail
NHTSA 23V263000 · Apr 13, 2023 · Diesel fuel pump
On EcoDiesel models, the high-pressure fuel pump may fail.
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Frame stud may puncture the fuel tank
NHTSA 23V191000 · Mar 23, 2023 · Frame
A stud on the frame may puncture the fuel tank in a crash and cause a fuel leak.
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Clutch pressure plate may overheat
NHTSA 23V116000 · Feb 23, 2023 · Clutch
On manual-transmission models, the clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
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Loss of communication may shut the engine off
NHTSA 22V865000 · Nov 23, 2022 · Engine
A loss of communication may cause the engine to shut down.
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Front seat belt pretensioners may fail
NHTSA 22V766000 · Oct 13, 2022 · Seat belt pretensioners
The front seat belt retractors may have a badly welded gas generator, so the pretensioner may not work.
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High-pressure fuel pump may fail and stall the engine
NHTSA 22V767000 · Oct 13, 2022 · Gasoline fuel pump
The high-pressure fuel pump may fail and stall the engine.
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Rearview camera image may not display
NHTSA 22V638000 · Aug 25, 2022 · Radio software
A radio software error may keep the rearview camera image from displaying.
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Clutch pressure plate may overheat
NHTSA 21V028000 · Jan 28, 2021 · Clutch
On manual-transmission models, the clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
FAQ
What is the lug nut torque on a 2021 Jeep Wrangler?
Jeep specifies 130 lb-ft (176 N·m) for the M14x1.50 lug nuts.
How much can a 2021 Wrangler tow?
Up to 3,500 lb for four-door models and 2,000 lb for two-door models, when properly equipped.
How big is the gas tank on a 2021 Wrangler?
17.5 gallons on two-door models and 21.5 gallons on four-door models; the EcoDiesel has an 18.3-gallon tank.
Sources: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual, 2021 Jeep Wrangler brochure, EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls. Updated Sep 2026.