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Buying a used 2020 Jeep Wrangler? Check these 12 recalls first
The 2020 Jeep Wrangler has 12 recalls in this group. Clutch overheating, fuel-line leakage, a frame stud that may puncture the fuel tank, and battery fire risk stand out; the battery recall carries a park-outside instruction for affected vehicles. Other recalls involve control-arm attachment, fuel-pump stalling, cameras, lighting, and the cluster. The 609 unverified owner complaints include STEERING 238, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 178, and ENGINE 54, supporting close review of related inspection and repair records.
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.
- Check battery-fire recall applicability, remedy status, and park-outside instructions.
- Request applicable clutch, fuel-line, fuel-tank, and fuel-pump recall records.
- Have steering and control-arm attachment inspected; review electrical fault history.
- 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 Wrangler
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator Clutch Can Overheat | Power Train | critical |
| Jeep Wrangler Fuel Line Crack May Cause Leak | Fuel System, Gasoline | critical |
| Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator Clutch May Overheat, Fracture | Power Train | critical |
| Jeep Wrangler Frame Stud May Puncture Fuel Tank | Structure | critical |
| Jeep Wrangler, Grand Cherokee Battery Fire Risk · park outside | Electrical System | critical |
| Jeep Wrangler Control Arm May Detach | Suspension | high |
| Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator Clutch May Overheat | Power Train | high |
| Jeep, Ram Rearview Camera Image May Not Show | Back Over Prevention | high |
| Jeep and Ram Diesel Fuel Pump Can Stall Engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Jeep Wrangler Camera and Brake Light Failure | Back Over Prevention | high |
| Jeep, Ram and Dodge backup camera image stays on screen | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Jeep Gladiator, Wrangler: Instrument Panel Cluster May Fail | Electrical System | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
609 complaints filed for this model year, including 16 mentioning a crash, 12 a fire and 7 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 238 | None found |
| Electrical System | 178 | Yes |
| Engine | 54 | None found |
| Suspension | 51 | Yes |
| Power Train | 47 | Yes |
| Visibility And Wipers | 33 | None found |