2021 Jeep Renegade Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2021 Jeep Renegade has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 339,263 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 103 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STRUCTURE 24V918000 2024-12-10 2,135 affected
Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Renegade vehicles. The incorrect bumper reverse light assembly may have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated…

Consequence

The incorrect reverse lights may have reduced visibility, and not alert pedestrians and other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the bumper reverse light assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is D7B.

SEAT BELTS 24V510000 2024-07-03 337,128 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
26
1fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
18
ENGINE
8
AIR BAGS
7
2crashes1injuries
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
7
POWER TRAIN
6
STEERING
4
1crashes1injuries
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
3
SEAT BELTS
3
SERVICE BRAKES
3
Total complaints103

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The component that failed, or I think is failing is the forward collision warning thing on my car. If the component actually went off, I could have cause a multiple car crash depended on who was behind me while I was driving. It has been reproduced by multiple drivers based on my research. The…”

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS · reported 2026-05-23

“Radio screen completely back. Including no rear backup camera.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2026-03-05

“The fuel line was rubbing against another pipe between the engine and firewall, causing it to leak, spraying gas all over the engine including the exhaust. In my opinion if this hadn’t happened in traffic where you could smell it but on the interstate I hate to think what may have happened.…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2026-02-07

“The infotainment system in my 2021 jeep renegade has failed and was diagnosed by an authorized jeep dealership as an infotainment (info center) failure. The display frequently blacks out, shows lines, and becomes distorted, preventing access to essential vehicle controls including navigation,…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2026-02-01

“I am submitting a safety complaint regarding my 2021 jeep renegade. In cold weather, the driver’s door will not latch shut and can open by itself while driving. The door may appear closed but fails to remain secured, creating a significant safety risk. An authorized jeep dealership inspected the…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2026-01-15

“Head unit for the radio has gone blank. Soft and battery reset did not restore function. Unable to use back up camera.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2025-12-24

“Head unit for the radio has gone blank. Soft and battery reset did not restore function. Unable to use back up camera.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2025-12-24

“Uconnect screen shows shows ghost images, intermittent white and black vertical lines and fades to black after starting the vehicle.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2025-11-18
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2021 Jeep Renegade as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.