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Jeep Wrangler 2020 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2020 Jeep Wrangler: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

618Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
12Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
3Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
44Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Steering239 complaints

239 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System182 complaints

182 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 24V652000.

Engine62 complaints

62 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V767000.

Unknown Or Other58 complaints

58 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension51 complaints

51 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 20V042000.

Power Train47 complaints

47 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V124000, 21V028000, 23V116000.

Fuel and Propulsion System43 complaints

43 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 21V665000.

Visibility33 complaints

33 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure17 complaints

17 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V191000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems16 complaints

16 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V191000, 22V638000, 24V676000.

Wheels13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Hybrid and Electric Propulsion1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 25V741000.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

20V042000Reported January 24, 2020 - 3,005 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on January 24, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 3,005 vehicles across all affected models.

20V124000Reported March 3, 2020 - 33,237 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on March 3, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 33,237 vehicles across all affected models.

20V191000Reported September 10, 2020 - 319,610 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on September 10, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 319,610 vehicles across all affected models.

21V028000Reported January 28, 2021 - 42,887 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on January 28, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 42,887 vehicles across all affected models.

21V665000Reported August 26, 2021 - 14,410 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on August 26, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 14,410 vehicles across all affected models.

22V638000Reported August 25, 2022 - 7,895 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on August 25, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 7,895 vehicles across all affected models.

22V767000Reported October 13, 2022 - 60,413 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on October 13, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 60,413 vehicles across all affected models.

23V116000Reported February 23, 2023 - 69,201 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on February 23, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 69,201 vehicles across all affected models.

23V191000Reported March 23, 2023 - 35,829 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on March 23, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 35,829 vehicles across all affected models.

24V652000Reported September 5, 2024 - 32,863 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on September 5, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 32,863 vehicles across all affected models.

24V676000Reported September 12, 2024 - 46 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on September 12, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 46 vehicles across all affected models.

25V741000Reported October 30, 2025 - 320,068 vehicles potentially affected

Hybrid and Electric Propulsion. Recall covering the hybrid and electric propulsion system, reported to NHTSA on October 30, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 320,068 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA23001Opened March 17, 2023 - Open

High pressure fuel pump failure. Resulted in recall campaign 24V957.

PE24024Opened September 6, 2024 - Closed September 24, 2026

Underhood fires. Resulted in recall campaign 26V363.

PE25014Opened October 23, 2025 - Open

Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201923
2020126
202144
202250
202379
202473
2025131
202692
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.