2020 Jeep Renegade problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (14) · Power Train (6) · Vehicle Speed Control (5)
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Safety recalls (3)
Seat Belts:front 2024-07-03 · campaign 24V510000 · 337,128 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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: Sensing System: Camera 2020-09-10 · campaign 20V191000 · 319,610 vehicles
Defect: 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 Fe
Risk: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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:foundation Components:disc:caliper 2019-12-19 · campaign 19V909000 · 1,353 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (329)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-06-30 · S2609000010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mis-machined engine block
Engine 2026-06-30 · 9100852 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
when long block is received, inspection needs to be performed per sol s2609000010 before the repair begins. if the block machining is not complete according to information in sol, a new long block will need to be ordered.
Electrical System 2026-03-04 · S1408000384 REV.J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
start stop charging warning lamp illuminated on, intelligent battery sensor (ibs) state of charge (soc) inaccurate, battery charging message, presence of ibs related diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs), or battery warning lamp on
Electrical System 2026-02-14 · S1408000384 REV.I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
start stop charging warning lamp illuminated on, intelligent battery sensor (ibs) state of charge (soc) inaccurate, battery charging message, presence of ibs related diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs), or battery warning lamp on
Electrical System 2025-12-12 · 08-394-25 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
telematics box module (tbm) backup battery replacement when dtc b1e21 is present technicians may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set the following diagnostic trouble code (dtc): ● b1e21-96 - backup battery component internal failure.
Electrical System 2025-12-10 · 9100734 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
if the dtc b1e21-96: backup battery-component internal failure is active and customer states popup message will show at the radio: "battery of uconnect box requires service. sos call and related functions may be unavailable. please visit an authorized dealer." please do not replace the tbm module, o
Showing the 6 most recent of 329 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-27 · Equipment:electrical:infotainment:video (Touch)screen/Monitor/Unit“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 renegade delamination of the screens been told by …”
2026-10-21 · Power Train“-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 cared for this car through oil changes, transmis…”
2026-03-28 · Electrical System · 💥 crash“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. …”
2026-03-23 · Unknown Or Other“dashboard screen is out. i am unable to use the back up camera feature nor any dashboard feature. …”
2026-02-09 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“i was in an head on colisin and neither of my front airbags deployed …”
2025-12-10 · Engine“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. …”
2025-10-06 · Engine“vehicle has an oil leak due to a faulty vacuum pump and gasket which is causing the vehicle to leak an excessive amount throughout the engine and other components. it was seen by a repair shop and they pinpointed the leak. this could cause an engine to stall while driving if not fixed soon which could potentially involve being in a accident to caus…”
2025-10-01 · Exterior Lighting · 10,598 mi“the contact owns a 2020 jeep renegade. the contact stated that while driving 75 mph, the driver’s side brake light became inoperable. the contact stated that the brake light bulb was blown. no warning light was illuminated. an independent mechanic was contacted. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and it was determined…”
2025-08-25 · Unknown Or Other“oil leak from faulty gasket in 2020 jeep renegade trailhawks. first appeared august 11th.…”
2025-08-13 · Electrical System“backup camera/radio/uconnect screen is glitching to where i can no longer see the backup camera when in reverse, and can no longer see what is playing on the radio. this started happening less than 3 months ago, when the heat started ramping up. backup camera is a safety mechanism, and while using the rear view mirrors is fine, the backup camera sh…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.