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Buying a used 2019 Jeep Renegade? Check these 4 recalls first
The 2019 Jeep Renegade has 4 recalls in this group, with airbag software, control calibration, and front airbag deployment dominating the record. The remaining recall concerns a backup camera image staying on screen. Its 79 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports; leading categories include electrical system issues with 26, unknown or other with 17, and engine issues with 15. Airbag recall completion deserves specific documentation, while electrical and engine concerns call for service-history review.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Request VIN-specific completion records for the airbag recalls.
- Verify the backup camera image clears after reversing.
- Ask for electrical fault and engine repair records.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Jeep dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 Jeep Renegade
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Jeep Renegade Airbag Software May Disable Safety Features | AIR Bags | high |
| Jeep Renegade Air Bag Control Miscalibration Risk | AIR Bags | high |
| Jeep Renegade front airbag may not deploy as intended | AIR Bags | high |
| Jeep, Ram and Dodge backup camera image stays on screen | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
79 complaints filed for this model year, including 9 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 5 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 26 | None found |
| Engine | 15 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 9 | Yes |
| Power Train | 7 | None found |
| Seat Belts | 7 | None found |
| Brakes | 6 | None found |