2019 Jeep Renegade Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2019 Jeep Renegade, and owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2019 Jeep Renegade
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Air bags: frontal and seat belts: front
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.
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…
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Camera (back over prevention)
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…
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,…
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Air bag/restraint control module (air bags) and air bags
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Renegade vehicles equipped with the Upland trim package. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may have been incorrectly calibrated.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC. The recall began September 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V73.
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Air bag/restraint control module (air bags) and software (electrical system)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles. Incorrect software may cause the occupant restraint controller (ORC) module to disable certain passive safety features.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC module software, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this…
79 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2019 Jeep Renegade have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA; 9 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 5 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 28,036 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 18 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owned a 2019 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while the contact's daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, smoke began to emerge from the engine compartment. The contact's daugh”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 27, 2026 · Engine and engine cooling
“Due to the rear camera not working due to a software issue for over a year now I can't adjust my wipers during the rain. I can't turn on or off the lights or anything else that is controlled by the sc”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 5, 2026 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2019 Jeep Renegade (Renegade 2WD, Renegade 4WD, Renegade Trailhawk 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 24–27 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 21–24 / 27–32 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.3/2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 9-spd |
Compare Jeep Renegade model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Jeep Renegade model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 2015 Jeep Renegade | 3 | 511 |
| 2016 Jeep Renegade | 1 | 430 |
| 2017 Jeep Renegade | 3 | 565 |
| 2018 Jeep Renegade | 2 | 442 |
| 2019 Jeep Renegade | 4 | 79 |
| 2020 Jeep Renegade | 3 | 62 |
| 2021 Jeep Renegade | 2 | 67 |
| 2022 Jeep Renegade | 2 | 26 |
| 2023 Jeep Renegade | 2 | 20 |
Checking a specific 2019 Jeep Renegade
How do I know if my 2019 Jeep Renegade has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2019 Jeep Renegade; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Jeep dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 19V287000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Jeep models
- Grand Cherokee29,093 complaints
- Wrangler15,984 complaints
- Cherokee14,838 complaints
- Liberty8,881 complaints
- Compass3,705 complaints
- Patriot2,790 complaints
- Commander2,752 complaints
- Wrangler 4-DR 4X41,366 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.