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2020 Jeep Cherokee recalls

3 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2020 Jeep Cherokee.

2020 Jeep Cherokee recall lookup visual: Vehicle rear underside raised on a dark service lift with cool metal light and red reflection

Methodology: recall and complaint counts are pulled from NHTSA public data by make, model, and model year during the site build. This page is not a VIN-specific open-recall status.

Sources and review: source: NHTSA recalls and complaints datasets. Last reviewed June 2026; author: VinSleuth editorial desk; reviewer: Vehicle public-records review.

3 Open recalls
254 Complaints
0 Fire reports
0 Crash reports

Recall details

Over-the-air fix BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA #20V191000 Reported 10/09/2020

Defect

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.

Free fix

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.

Recall STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK #19V637000 Reported 29/08/2019

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The steering rack gear may break, possibly causing a loss of steering control.

Risk

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Free fix

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V99.

Recall POWER TRAIN #26V290000 Reported 07/05/2026

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.

Risk

A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Free fix

The remedy is currently under development. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed June 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy becomes available. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 40D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 14, 2026.

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What owners complain about

Top components in 254 NHTSA complaints for the 2020 Jeep Cherokee.

POWER TRAIN 131
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20
STEERING 19
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 18
ENGINE 17
SERVICE BRAKES 10
AIR BAGS 6
SUSPENSION 5

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2020 Jeep Cherokee have?

3 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2020 Jeep Cherokee. Recall repairs are always free at a franchise dealer.

Do I have to pay to fix a Jeep recall?

No. Federal law requires manufacturers to repair safety recalls for free at any authorized dealer, regardless of who owns the vehicle or its warranty status.

Is this recall list specific to my VIN?

This page lists recalls reported to NHTSA for every 2020 Jeep Cherokee. To confirm whether a recall is still open for one specific VIN, enter it in our decoder or check with Jeep. NHTSA has no public by-VIN recall feed, so we look up the make, model, and year.

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