NHTSA vehicle safety data

2019 Jeep Renegade Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2019 Jeep Renegade has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 80 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Jeep dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2019 Jeep Renegade, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2019 Jeep Renegade owner complaints

Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Jeep Renegade, describing incidents dated May 1, 2019 to April 18, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 27 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 17 complaints
  • Engine 16 complaints
  • Air Bags 9 complaints
  • Power Train 7 complaints
  • Seat Belts 7 complaints

Of the 80 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 80 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11771874 · Filed

    My Screen went out on my Jeep renegade a few years after I bought it new. I brought it up to Mopar and they did nothing. I do not have a backup camera due to this. Not having a backup camera maker driving more difficult. I have read 1,000's of people with same issue.

  • ODI #11759938 · Filed

    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. The contact's daughter immediately pulled the vehicle to the side of the road and exited the vehicle. When the police…

  • ODI #11755090 · Filed

    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. I can't turn on or off the lights or anything else that is controlled by the screen, it doesn't work due to software issue. Since I can't use my camera I can't see things behind…

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Front Seat Air Bag May Not Deploy As Intended

NHTSA #24V510000 · Air Bags — Frontal · NHTSA notice

Reported July 3, 2024 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Potentially affected: 337,128 vehicles

Repair completion: 64.66% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 82B · Owners notified August 27, 2024

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Rearview Image Can Remain on Display/FMVSS 111

NHTSA #20V191000 · Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera · NHTSA notice

Reported September 10, 2020 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected: 319,610 vehicles

Repair completion: 99.14% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign W30-W37 · Owners notified April 27, 2020

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Incorrect ORC Calibration

NHTSA #19V438000 · Air Bags — Air Bag/Restraint Control Module · NHTSA notice

Reported June 11, 2019 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected: 869 vehicles

Repair completion: 95.28% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign V73 · Owners notified September 24, 2019 · Vehicles built February 28, 2019 – May 8, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

ORC module May Disable Safety Features

NHTSA #19V287000 · Air Bags — Air Bag/Restraint Control Module · NHTSA notice

Reported April 10, 2019 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected: 25,004 vehicles

Repair completion: 99% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign V42 · Owners notified May 2, 2019 · Vehicles built March 12, 2018 – April 3, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Jeep Renegade model years

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