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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2020 Jeep Renegade 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
3
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
62
Latest campaign
Jul 3, 2024

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Air bags1Jul 3, 2024
Back over prevention1Sep 10, 2020
Service brakes, hydraulic1Dec 19, 2019

Safety recalls3

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.

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V510000
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
Dec 19, 201919V909000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components disc

A cracked right rear brake caliper can fail, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V909000
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles. The right rear brake caliper could have been fractured during the casting process.
Risk
A cracked right rear brake caliper can fail, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the right rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VE8.
Campaign
NHTSA 19V909000 · Dec 19, 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).

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Owner complaints by component62

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
62Complaints filed
10Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
10Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine2134101
Electrical system1423101
Unknown or other1219000
Power train711000
Fuel/propulsion system610100
Seat belts610304
Air bags58507
Vehicle speed control58212
Wheels23101
Tires23000
Visibility/wiper23000
Service brakes23212
Exterior lighting12000
Steering12000
Suspension12000

3 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

  • Electrical system

    “Infotainment system is highly defective even after replacement. The screen goes black, shows white lines and you're left unable to use your backup camera!”

    Filed 03/28/2026 · ODI 11727696
  • Unknown or other

    “Dashboard screen is out. I am unable to use the back up camera feature nor any Dashboard feature.”

    Filed 03/23/2026 · ODI 11726466
  • Air bags

    “I was in an head on colisin and neither of my front airbags deployed”

    Filed 02/09/2026 · ODI 11716616

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2020 Jeep Renegade recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Jeep Renegade have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 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 is the most common complaint about the 2020 Jeep Renegade?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 21 complaints out of 62 filed with NHTSA (34%). Across all complaints, owners reported 10 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

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