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2019 Jeep Renegade recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
4
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
79
Latest campaign
Jul 3, 2024

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Air bags3Jul 3, 2024
Back over prevention1Sep 10, 2020

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
1Fixable over the air
Jul 3, 2024Latest campaign
Jul 3, 202424V510000

Air bags: frontal

A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

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What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2018-2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 2019-2023 Fiat 500X, Jeep Renegade, and 2024 Fiat 500E vehicles. A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from deploying as intended.
Risk
A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will repair the connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 27, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 82B.
Campaign
NHTSA 24V510000 · Jul 3, 2024
Sep 10, 202020V191000

Back over prevention: sensing system camera

The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

Over-the-air remedy
DetailsHide details for campaign 20V191000
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Risk
The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.
Campaign
NHTSA 20V191000 · Sep 10, 2020
Jun 11, 201919V438000

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module

The miscalibrated ORC may incorrectly deploy the air bags during a frontal crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Renegade vehicles equipped with the Upland trim package. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may have been incorrectly calibrated.
Risk
The miscalibrated ORC may incorrectly deploy the air bags during a frontal crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC. The recall began September 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V73.
Campaign
NHTSA 19V438000 · Jun 11, 2019
Apr 10, 201919V287000

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module

Deactivated passive safety features can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

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What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles. Incorrect software may cause the occupant restraint controller (ORC) module to disable certain passive safety features.
Risk
Deactivated passive safety features can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC module software, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V42.
Campaign
NHTSA 19V287000 · Apr 10, 2019
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Jeep). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component79

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
79Complaints filed
9Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
5Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system2633100
Unknown or other1722000
Engine1519300
Air bags911605
Power train79100
Seat belts79102
Service brakes68100
Back over prevention45000
Exterior lighting34000
Visibility/wiper34000
Vehicle speed control34000
Seats34202
Tires34000
Fuel/propulsion system23000
Forward collision avoidance23000

5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Engine and engine cooling

    “The contact owned a 2019 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while the contact's daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, smoke began to emerge from the engine compartment.”

    Filed 08/27/2026 · ODI 11759938
  • Electrical system

    “Due to the rear camera not working due to a software issue for over a year now I can't adjust my wipers during the rain.”

    Filed 08/05/2026 · ODI 11755090
  • Air bags

    “I was involved in a car accident where the driver lost control of the vehicle during this disaster we were struck by an 18 wheeler. Then hit numerous of trees and bushes totaling out the vehicle i was in”

    Filed 05/08/2026 · ODI 11736655

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2019 Jeep Renegade recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Jeep Renegade have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Jeep Renegade. The most recent, 24V510000 (reported July 3, 2024), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2019 Jeep Renegade recalls for?

The largest group is air bags, with 3 campaigns. Others: back over prevention (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Jeep Renegade?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 26 complaints out of 79 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 9 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 Jeep Renegade?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Jeep). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Jeep dealer.

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