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2020 Jeep Gladiator recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
7
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
484
Latest campaign
Sep 5, 2024

Recall summary by component7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Power train4Feb 23, 2023
23V11600021V02800020V12400019V636000
Electrical system1Sep 5, 2024
24V652000
Seat belts1Sep 24, 2020
20V580000
Back over prevention1Sep 10, 2020
20V191000

Safety recalls7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
1Fixable over the air
Sep 5, 2024Latest campaign
Sep 5, 202424V652000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V652000
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Risk
An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.
Campaign
NHTSA 24V652000 · Sep 5, 2024
Feb 23, 202323V116000

Power train: clutch assembly

Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V116000
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
Risk
Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed from November 16, 2023 through July 25, 2024. Owners may contact (FCA US, LLC) customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 19A. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21V-028. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-028 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Campaign
NHTSA 23V116000 · Feb 23, 2023
Jan 28, 202121V028000

Power train: clutch assembly

Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V028000
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
Risk
Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will add software to reduce engine torque capability when clutch assembly temperatures rise to a level that may damage the inner pressure plate, free of charge." FCA has ordered a stop sale for the affected vehicles as of February 25, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2021.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V028000 · Jan 28, 2021
Sep 24, 202020V580000

Seat belts

In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V580000
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 2500, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. In the event of a crash, a front seat belt retractor may not properly slow the occupant's forward movement after locking.
Risk
In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W67.
Campaign
NHTSA 20V580000 · Sep 24, 2020
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
Mar 3, 202020V124000

Power train: clutch assembly

The overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V124000
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler and 2020 Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
Risk
The overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reroute a wire harness and inspect the clutch system, and replace components as needed. The recall began April 30, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W12.
Campaign
NHTSA 20V124000 · Mar 3, 2020
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Owner complaints by component484

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
484Complaints filed
11Involving a crash
7Involving a fire
6Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system18338021
Steering18137200
Power train5511242
Engine459130
Unknown or other337101
Suspension327000
Visibility/wiper235000
Service brakes184603
Vehicle speed control112101
Structure112010
Exterior lighting112102
Fuel/propulsion system92020
Forward collision avoidance71000
Back over prevention41000
Seat belts31101

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

  • Power train

    “My 2020 Jeep Gladiator has been experiencing transmission slipping, jerking at 20–30 mph, and rough shifting into Reverse, with diagnostic code P0733.”

    Filed 10/12/2026 · ODI 11770698
  • Electrical system

    “Instrument Panel Failure. The center LCD screen that displays speed, tachometer, oil temp, coolant temp, oil pressure, battery voltage, and transmission temps, fuel gauge, tire pressure readings, warning messages, and…”

    Filed 09/09/2026 · ODI 11763004
  • Power train

    “Clutch overheated and cause an immense amount of smoke during drive with no warning indication from hud.”

    Filed 09/05/2026 · ODI 11762397

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2020 Jeep Gladiator recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Jeep Gladiator have?

NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator. The most recent, 24V652000 (reported September 5, 2024), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2020 Jeep Gladiator recalls for?

The largest group is power train, with 4 campaigns. Others: electrical system (1), seat belts (1), back over prevention (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Jeep Gladiator?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 183 complaints out of 484 filed with NHTSA (38%). Across all complaints, owners reported 11 crashs and 7 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 Jeep Gladiator?

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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