Recalls ·2020 Jeep Renegade 2WD

2020 Jeep Renegade 2WD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2020 Jeep Renegade 2WD; the most frequently affected component is air bags — frontal. Owners filed 62 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 8 model years of this model in the database, 2020 ranks #4 for number of recalls.

Recalls3
Complaints62
Crashes reported5in stored complaints

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Recalls (3)

Air bags — FrontalCampaign 24V510000 · 03 Jul 2024

Problem: 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.

Back over prevention — CameraCampaign 20V191000 · 10 Sep 2020

Fixed by over-the-air update

Problem: 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.

Service brakes, hydraulic — CaliperCampaign 19V909000 · 19 Dec 2019

Problem: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine12 · 30%
Electrical system10 · 25%
Unknown or other10 · 25%
Fuel/propulsion system6 · 15%
Seat belts5 · 12%
Power train3 · 8%
Air bags3 · 8%
Wheels2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

20223
20239
202415
202510
20263

From owner complaints

The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the rear passenger’s side window exterior weather strip failed and caused rainwater to enter the vehicle while driving. The cause of the failure was not yet determined, and the vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and…

Structure · Dec 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

My 2020 Jeep Renegade has been burning a quart of oil every 1,000 miles or so. Im sure many people do not check it as consistently as i do. Burning oil im sure is hard on the spark plugs, catalitic converters, and the emissions.

Engine · Oct 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH and approaching a stop light, the vehicle lost motive power without warning. The contact stated that the seat belt tightened causing a bruise. The contact was able to pull over. The contact attempted several times to jump-start the vehicle…

Electrical system · Jun 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

Vehicle stopped dead went into park. All lights came on of temperature control throttle without any warning of check engine prior to I was in busy traffic and having to get towed to the dealership now the dealership doesn’t know what’s wrong with it and I’m without a vehicle.

Electrical system · May 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20154
20162
20173
20182
20194
20203
20212
20222

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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