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Buying a used 2020 Jeep Renegade? Check these 3 recalls first
Two significant recalls stand out: rear brake calipers that may crack, and a front airbag that may not deploy in a crash, plus a minor backup camera image recall. Owners filed 62 unverified NHTSA complaints, concentrated in engine (21), electrical (14) and power train (7). Ten crashes and 10 injuries appear in that unverified record — a high injury count relative to the overall complaint volume for this model year.
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.
- Confirm the rear brake caliper and front airbag recalls were both performed by VIN
- Have the rear calipers inspected and ask about any brake service or fluid loss
- Check for engine or transmission hesitation and rough shifting on a test drive
- 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 2020 Jeep Renegade
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X rear brake caliper may crack | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Jeep Renegade front airbag may not deploy in crash | AIR Bags | high |
| Jeep, Ram and Dodge backup camera image stays on screen | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
62 complaints filed for this model year, including 10 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 10 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 21 | None found |
| Electrical System | 14 | None found |
| Power Train | 7 | None found |
| Fuel System | 6 | None found |
| Seat Belts | 6 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 5 | Yes |