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2020 Jeep Cherokee recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Jeep Cherokee. The most recent was reported on May 7, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: CHEROKEE.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2020 Jeep Cherokee, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V290000May 7, 2026Power Train
20V191000September 10, 2020Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
19V637000August 29, 2019Steering › Rack And Pinion › Pinion Shaft

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (1) · Power Train (1) · Steering (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V290000Manufacturer no. 40D

Power Train

Report received by NHTSA
May 7, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
61,711 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
CHEROKEE

Defect summary

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

Safety risk

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V290000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V191000Manufacturer no. W30-W37

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
September 10, 2020
Owner notification
April 27, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
319,610 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
CHEROKEE

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V191000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V637000Manufacturer no. V99

Steering › Rack And Pinion › Pinion Shaft

Report received by NHTSA
August 29, 2019
Owner notification
October 24, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
5,294 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Jeep Cherokee
June 25, 2019 – August 6, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
CHEROKEE

Components: Steering › Rack And Pinion › Pinion Shaft; Steering › Rack And Pinion › Rack

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V637000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: May 7, 2026.