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2020 Jeep Renegade Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2020 Jeep Renegade has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 64 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 2020 Jeep Renegade, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2020 Jeep Renegade owner complaints

Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Jeep Renegade, describing incidents dated May 1, 2020 to October 2, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 22 complaints
  • Electrical System 14 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 12 complaints
  • Power Train 8 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 6 complaints
  • Seat Belts 6 complaints

Of the 64 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 64 complaints, owners report 10 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11774089 · Filed

    Infoentainent center screem going blank all the time they tell me that I need a "factory" radio replacement there been so many complaints about this problem and other with stellantis products. They know about it but refuse to fix it . There needs to a recall on all stellantis products. Like 2020…

  • ODI #11772689 · Filed

    -Timing Chain. Yes it is available for inspection. The jeep Renegade with the issue is a 2020 (in serv, in August 2020) -While driving the Timing Chain broke and we lost all engine power and power steering, barely making it to the shoulder of the road without causing an accident. I have meticulously…

  • ODI #11727696 · Filed

    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! After doing research this problem stems all the way back to 2016 renegades with the same system.

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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.

Fractured Right Rear Brake Caliper Can Fail

NHTSA #19V909000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Disc — Caliper · NHTSA notice

Reported December 19, 2019 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected: 1,353 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign VE8 · Owners notified March 19, 2020 · Vehicles built November 14, 2019 – December 6, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

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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