Model year 2020 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2020 Jeep Renegade: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2020 Jeep Renegade at 24–27 mpg combined across 5 versions. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 63 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

24–27

NHTSA overall rating

4/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Jeep dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2020 Jeep Renegade recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recalls for the 2020 Jeep Renegade, newest first.

Air bags: Frontal and 1 more component

NHTSA 24V510000 Reported Jul 3, 2024

Filed by: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. 82B)
Components: Air bags: Frontal; Seat belts: Front
Units affected: 337,128 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera

NHTSA 20V191000 Reported Sep 10, 2020

Filed by: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. W30-W37)
Units affected: 319,610 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Disc: Caliper

NHTSA 19V909000 Reported Dec 19, 2019

Filed by: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. VE8)
Units affected: 1,353 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2020 Jeep Renegade fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2020 Jeep Renegade EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Renegade 2WD	1.3L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 9-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	24/32/27 mpg	$2,500	328
Renegade 2WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic 9-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	22/30/25 mpg	$2,700	357
Renegade 4WD	1.3L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 9-spd	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	23/29/26 mpg	$2,600	348
Renegade 4WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic 9-spd	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	21/29/24 mpg	$2,800	371
Renegade Trailhawk 4WD	1.3L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 9-spd	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	22/27/24 mpg	$2,800	370

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2020 Jeep Renegade crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2020 Jeep Renegade NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2020 Jeep Renegade SUV AWD	4 stars	4 stars	4 stars	3 stars	22.8%	Optional
2020 Jeep Renegade SUV FWD	4 stars	4 stars	4 stars	4 stars	17.9%	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2020 Jeep Renegade owner complaints

Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Jeep Renegade, most recently on Oct 21, 2026. 10 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 10 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2020 Jeep Renegade complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Engine	22
Electrical system	14
Unknown or other	12
Power train	7
Fuel/propulsion system	6
Seat belts	6
Air bags	5
Vehicle speed control	5
Service brakes	2
Visibility/wiper	2

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Jeep Renegade model years

Jeep Renegade by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2023 Renegade	24–26 mpg	2	20	4/5
2022 Renegade	24–27 mpg	2	27	4/5
2021 Renegade	24–27 mpg	2	67	4/5
2019 Renegade	24–27 mpg	4	80	—
2018 Renegade	24–26 mpg	2	444	4/5
2017 Renegade	24–26 mpg	3	566	4/5
2016 Renegade	24–27 mpg	1	431	4/5
2015 Renegade	24–27 mpg	3	512	—

All Jeep Renegade years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2020 Jeep models

2020 Jeep Cherokee 2020 Jeep Compass 2020 Jeep Gladiator Pickup 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2020 Jeep Wrangler

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
NHTSA, EPA and DOE do not endorse OpenVIN. Vehicle names identify vehicles only; OpenVIN is not affiliated with Jeep.