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2020 Jeep Renegade problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2020 Jeep Renegade has been recalled for, how often it fails the UK MOT and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 3safety recalls
- 63owner complaints
- 10crash reports
- 1fire report
- 11%fail the UK MOT
63 complaints, against an average of 268 for the other 8 Jeep Renegade model years.
Every Jeep Renegade model year with its number of owner complaints. Pick a year to compare.
What goes wrong with the 2020 Jeep Renegade?
The components named most often in the 63 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2020 Jeep Renegade owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 63 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- Why does my 2020 Jeep Renegade stall, lose power or shut off while driving?12 owners · 19%
- Why does the infotainment screen freeze, reboot or go black in my 2020 Jeep Renegade?5 owners · 7.9%
- Why is my 2020 Jeep Renegade burning or losing oil?4 owners · 6.3%
- Why does the backup camera not work on my 2020 Jeep Renegade?4 owners · 6.3% · Recall 20V191000
- Why does the seat belt not latch or retract properly in my 2020 Jeep Renegade?4 owners · 6.3% · Recall 24V510000
- Why does my 2020 Jeep Renegade smell of burning or smoke?4 owners · 6.3%
- Why is the check engine light on in my 2020 Jeep Renegade?3 owners · 4.8%
Has the 2020 Jeep Renegade been recalled?
3 U.S. safety recalls. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Air Bags: Frontal 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: CameraOver-the-air fix 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.
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 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.
Is the 2020 Jeep Renegade recalled in the UK or Europe?
Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.
UK DVSA2024 Jeep Renegade and Compass PHEV 12V cable connection
Risk: On certain vehicles the under-seat intermediate connection or the rear connection to the Integrated Dual Charging Module (IDCM) may not be tightened to the proper torque which may cause overheating of the terminal with risk of thermal incident to surrounding parts.
Fix: Check the conformity of the fastener torque on the 12V cable connection and if required replacement of the cable.
UK DVSAIncorrect tyre size data on Certificate of Conformity (CoC)
Risk: Affected vehicles may display incorrect tyre size information on the Certificate of Conformity (CoC).
Fix: The CoC must be replaced.
EU Safety GateThe side airbag inflatable curtain on the driver and passenger side of the vehicle may not be connected and do not function as intended.This can increase the risk of injury when triggered in the event of an accident.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateThe brake callipers may be cracked.This can result in a loss of braking performance, increasing the risk of an accident.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
How often does the 2020 Jeep Renegade fail its MOT?
Why they failed: the share of failed tests with at least one fault in each area (a test can fail on several). Cars first registered in 2020, tested in Great Britain in 2023; first registration is usually, but not always, the model year. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0.
What do 2020 Jeep Renegade owners report?
12 of the 63 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
-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, transmissions flushes, and general upkeep. A Timing Chain is supposed to last the lifetime of a vehicle. Not 50,000 miles. Instant loss of engine power and power steering could have cost us our lives while driving at 70 mph or someone else's by causing an…
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.
I was in an head on colisin and neither of my front airbags deployed
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.
Oil leak from faulty gasket in 2020 jeep renegade trailhawks. First appeared August 11th.
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 should work without fail.
My car system simply failed in the middle the road while driving. I had More than enough gas as well as great battery in the car. My car would not turn over to completely start but will turn on just to have a battery use. During my car stopping in the middle of the street many cars almost rammed into the back of me because i could Not get the car to turn on or move. Following this a tow truck by AAA came to get my car and tow it to Jeep dodge and ram in Greensboro, NC where it was then inspected and stated that it has a fuel pump failure which is heartbreaking because i have Had the car for…
The contact owned a 2020 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped on the expressway for roadway construction, another vehicle rear-ended the rear driver's side. The contact's head and face struck the steering wheel, causing a nosebleed. The vehicle spun and collided with two to three other occupied vehicles; however, the contact did not know if anyone was injured. The air bags did not deploy, and the seat belts failed to restrain the contact and her two minor children, seated in the rear passenger's and driver's side seats. The contact's child, who was sitting in…
Go to step on gas to accelerate my jeep it will limp backwards on speed then all of a sudden take off like a rocket, jerking everybody in the car like g force, jerking head & necks, also driving down the road car has several times shut completely off, having me to pull vehicle over to side of road, & restarting the car.I I’ve had radio system shut completely off by itself for no reason. I have had the vehicle in to shop several times, they put on computer system, to recheck and redo computer, they call me to pick it up next day & still jerking like g- force hesitating & taking off like a…
Vehicle randomly stalls out, engine shuts off, while driving. Check engine, service fuel cut-off, parking brake, air bag, ABS, coolant temperature high, service ESC system lights and messages. All of these warnings and messages occurred during the stall out, never before. It's currently in the shop for the third time to figure out the problem and to get it fixed. The vehicle has only been inspected by the dealership/shop currently working on it.
While driving my 2020 Jeep Renegade it will just shut itself down with no warning. I was on the freeway going 60 mph when the car just shut off causing me to have to pull over on the side of the freeway (which is illegal) and then having to restart the car - this happened 6 times in a matter of 24 hours causing me to have to bring my Jeep to the dealership. I was told that there are more electrical issues that will nee dot be addressed but that the main reason for the shut off weas due to not enough oil in the car even though I just had an oil change and was not due for some time. Why would…
THE ACCIDENT HAPPENS WITHIN 7 DAYS OF PURCHASING THE CAR , DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT AT 15MILE/ HOUR , WHEN I HIT THE BREAKS TO STOP THIS TRIGGERED THE ACCELERATOR , AND THE CAR SPEED AND WENT OUT OF CONTROL , THE MORE I TRIED TO BREAK THE MACHINE THE MORE SPEED IT TOOK , CRASHING HEAD /ON AGAINST A TREE . WITH SUCH A FORCE THAT THE CAR NOW IS TOTALED . THIS MODEL WAS RECALLED IN BRASIL DUE TO THE SAME MECHANICAL PROBLEM . I COULD HAVE DIED OR KILLED PEOPLE IF I WAS GOING ON A HIGHWAY OR DRIVING TO A NORMAL SPEED . THIS VIEJO LE IS A DEAD TRAP AND IT NEEDS TO BE RECALLED . IS MIGH DUTY TO…
2020 Jeep Renegade: questions owners ask
Is the 2020 Jeep Renegade reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 63 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Jeep Renegade; the most common categories were engine (22, 34.9%), electrical system (14, 22.2%), power train (8, 12.7%). There are 3 safety recalls. 10 complaints mention a crash, 1 mentions a fire, 10 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Jeep Renegade?
Across 63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are engine (34.9% of complaints), electrical system (22.2% of complaints), power train (12.7% of complaints), fuel/propulsion system (9.5% of complaints), seat belts (9.5% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2020 Jeep Renegade have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2020 Jeep Renegade; the most recent (campaign 24V510000, 2024-07-03) concerns Air Bags: Frontal. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why does my 2020 Jeep Renegade stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
12 of the 63 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2020 Jeep Renegade (19%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "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." (NHTSA complaint 11691750, October 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does the infotainment screen freeze, reboot or go black in my 2020 Jeep Renegade?
5 of the 63 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2020 Jeep Renegade (7.9%) describe the infotainment or touch screen freezing, rebooting or going black. One owner wrote: "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." (NHTSA complaint 11727696, March 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why is my 2020 Jeep Renegade burning or losing oil?
4 of the 63 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2020 Jeep Renegade (6.3%) describe excessive oil consumption or oil leaks. One owner wrote: "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." (NHTSA complaint 11704182, December 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does the backup camera not work on my 2020 Jeep Renegade?
4 of the 63 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2020 Jeep Renegade (6.3%) describe the rearview or backup camera failing or showing a blank screen. A related recall exists: campaign 20V191000 (back over prevention: sensing system: camera). The fix: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. One owner wrote: "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." (NHTSA complaint 11680519, August 2025). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why does the seat belt not latch or retract properly in my 2020 Jeep Renegade?
4 of the 63 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2020 Jeep Renegade (6.3%) describe seat belts not latching, retracting or locking. A related recall exists: campaign 24V510000 (air bags: frontal). The fix: Dealers will repair the connection, free of charge. One owner wrote: "The driver side seat belt failed immediately after first impact to concrete barrier on front driver side the vehicle was then forced back across the highway where it hit the concrete barrier on the right side of the vehicle and was then forced back across the…" (NHTSA complaint 11618617, October 2024). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why does my 2020 Jeep Renegade smell of burning or smoke?
4 of the 63 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2020 Jeep Renegade (6.3%) describe a burning smell or smoke. One owner wrote: "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." (NHTSA complaint 11704182, December 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why is the check engine light on in my 2020 Jeep Renegade?
3 of the 63 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2020 Jeep Renegade (4.8%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "Engine stalled in much the same way as numerous other owners are describing on this forum. It happened on the freeway at 70mph in cruise control. Engine instantly killed, NO check engine light, dealership ran codes and found no errors. Very dangerous." (NHTSA complaint 11674750, July 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own Renegade
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), DVSA anonymised MOT results (Open Government Licence v3.0), DVSA vehicle recalls (Open Government Licence v3.0), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2020 only.