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2020 Jeep Cherokee recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Jeep Cherokee, spanning 3 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns3not VIN-specific
Component groups3distinct top-level categories
Latest recordMay 7, 2026report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2020 Jeep Cherokee recall campaigns

The 2020 Jeep Cherokee report contains 3 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 26V290000 dated May 7, 2026.
CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 26V290000

Component
POWER TRAIN
Report received
May 7, 2026
Potential units
61,711campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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

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

Remedy

Dealers will update the Drivetrain Control Drivetrain Control Module, PTU, and Electronic Park Brake software, and replace the PTU, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were 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.

Owner notification: Date not reported · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Report received
September 10, 2020
Potential units
319,610campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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.".

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: April 27, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 19V637000

Component
STEERING
Report received
August 29, 2019
Potential units
5,294campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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.

Why it matters: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: October 24, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2020 Jeep Cherokee?

The most frequent component groups in 2020 Jeep Cherokee campaign records are Steering (1), Back Over Prevention (1), Power Train (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Steering1
Back Over Prevention1
Power Train1