2021 Jeep Renegade recalls and problems

The 2021 Jeep Renegade has 2 recalls and 68 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

2021 Jeep Renegade
Photo: 2021 Jeep Renegade by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2021 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 9 Renegade model years — 6th most.

2recalls
68complaints
3crashes
1fires
2injuries
10,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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2 recalls

Exterior Lighting

Dec 10, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V918000 · 2,135 vehicles

Problem: 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 Equipment."

Risk: 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 & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Air Bags

Jul 3, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V510000 · 337,128 vehicles

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 & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System27
Unknown or other20
Engine10
Forward Collision Avoidance9
Air Bags7
Power Train6
Lane Departure4
Steering4
Seat Belts3
Service Brakes3

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2021: 7 complaints20212022: 10 complaints20222023: 7 complaints20232024: 10 complaints20242025: 20 complaints2025202026: 14 complaints202614

2021 vs. other Jeep Renegade years

2015: 512 complaints20152016: 431 complaints20162017: 567 complaints20175672018: 444 complaints20182019: 80 complaints20192020: 64 complaints20202021: 68 complaints20212022: 28 complaints20222023: 21 complaints202321

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2021. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2021 Jeep Renegade have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2021 Jeep Renegade, the latest from Dec 10, 2024 (exterior lighting). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Jeep Renegade?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (27), unknown or other (20), engine (10). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.