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2020 Jeep Cherokee recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2020 Jeep Cherokee, filed between August 29, 2019 and May 7, 2026. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.
| Campaign | Filed | Part |
|---|---|---|
| 26V290000 | May 7, 2026 | Power train |
| 20V191000 | September 10, 2020 | Back over prevention: camera |
| 19V637000 | August 29, 2019 | Steering: rack |
Power train (26V290000)
Filed May 7, 2026
What is wrong. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.
What could happen. A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix. 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.
Back over prevention: camera (20V191000)
Filed September 10, 2020 · Fix by software update
What is wrong. 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."
What could happen. The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Steering: rack (19V637000)
Filed August 29, 2019
What is wrong. 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.
What could happen. A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Check that your car is on the list
Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2020 Jeep Cherokee may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN.
How to confirm the repair is free
- Call any authorized Jeep dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
- Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
- If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
- Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.
If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, Jeep may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or Jeep customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.
Other model years of the Cherokee
More: all Jeep recalls, check-engine codes, car repair costs.
2020 Jeep Cherokee recall questions
How many recalls does the 2020 Jeep Cherokee have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2020 Jeep Cherokee. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.
Is a recall repair on a 2020 Jeep Cherokee free?
Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized Jeep dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.
How do I know if my 2020 Jeep Cherokee was already fixed?
Enter the VIN on our recall page. If a campaign is still open, it shows as open. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.