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2021 Jeep Renegade recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 67
Latest campaign: Dec 10, 2024

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Exterior lighting	1	Dec 10, 2024	24V918000
Air bags	1	Jul 3, 2024	24V510000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Dec 10, 2024Latest campaign


Dec 10, 202424V918000	Exterior lighting: back up lights The incorrect reverse lights may have reduced visibility, and not alert pedestrians and other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V918000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Renegade vehicles. The incorrect bumper reverse light assembly may have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Risk The incorrect reverse lights may have reduced visibility, and not alert pedestrians and other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the bumper reverse light assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is D7B. Campaign NHTSA 24V918000 · Dec 10, 2024
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

Dec 10, 202424V918000

Exterior lighting: back up lights

The incorrect reverse lights may have reduced visibility, and not alert pedestrians and other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V918000

What's wrong: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Renegade vehicles. The incorrect bumper reverse light assembly may have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: The incorrect reverse lights may have reduced visibility, and not alert pedestrians and other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the bumper reverse light assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is D7B.
Campaign: NHTSA 24V918000 · Dec 10, 2024

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

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 component67

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

67Complaints filed

3Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

2Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	26	39	0	1	0
Unknown or other	20	30	0	0	0
Engine	9	13	0	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	9	13	0	0	0
Air bags	7	10	2	0	1
Power train	6	9	0	0	0
Steering	4	6	1	0	1
Lane departure	4	6	1	0	1
Service brakes	3	4	0	0	0
Seat belts	3	4	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	2	3	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	2	3	0	0	0
Back over prevention	2	3	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	2	3	0	0	0
Visibility	1	1	0	0	0

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

Visibility
“The A/C compressor has stopped working in this vehicle (2021 Jeep Renegade) with 74,000 miles on it. There was no warning.”
Filed 09/18/2026 · ODI 11765299
Unknown or other
“I am writing to respectfully request goodwill assistance regarding a significant sunroof failure on my 2021 Jeep Renegade 80th Anniversary Edition (VIN: [XXX]).”
Filed 07/28/2026 · ODI 11753190
Unknown or other
“I am writing to respectfully request goodwill assistance regarding a significant sunroof failure on my 2021 Jeep Renegade 80th Anniversary Edition (VIN: [XXX]).”
Filed 07/28/2026 · ODI 11753191

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2021 Jeep Renegade recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Jeep Renegade have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Jeep Renegade. The most recent, 24V918000 (reported December 10, 2024), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Jeep Renegade?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 26 complaints out of 67 filed with NHTSA (39%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 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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