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severe Owners of the 2019 Jeep Renegade have filed 7 NHTSA complaints about the airbags at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See airbags across all vehicles →
| Model year | airbags complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 Renegade | 4 |
| 2016 Renegade | 11 |
| 2017 Renegade | 12 |
| 2018 Renegade | 9 |
| 2019 Renegade (this page) | 7 |
| 2020 Renegade | 5 |
| 2021 Renegade | 5 |
| 2023 Renegade | 3 |
Of the 7 airbags complaints filed for the 2019 Jeep Renegade, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
All 2 active airbags recalls on this vehicle land at critical or severe — none classified moderate.
Deactivated passive safety features can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The miscalibrated ORC may incorrectly deploy the air bags during a frontal crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Air Bag Warning Lamp Illumination Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) has been set: ? B0050-1D - Driver Front Buckle Switch - Out of Range (Active or Stored). ? B0050-13 - Driver Front Buckle Switch - Circuit open (Active or Stored). This bulletin involves replacing the inline seat connector.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Air Bag Warning lamp Illumination Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) has been set: ? /B0050-1D - Driver Front Buckle Switch - Out of Range (Active or Stored). ? B0050-13 - Driver Front Buckle Switch - Circuit open (Active or Stored). This bulletin involves replacing the inline seat connector.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCs) have been set: ? **B1A7D-2F- Start Button-Signal Erratic** ? B1053-64 RFHM (KIN Communication) - Signal Plausibility Failure Customers may also experience: ? **Vehicle can not be switched off using the keyless button.** ? ?Service Passive Entry? light on cluster. ? Vehicle will not shut off with DTC B1053-64. ? Vehicle may not start with DTC B1053-64. This bulletin involves updating the RFHM module with the latest available software.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCs) have been set: ? **B1A7D-2F- Start Button-Signal Erratic** ? B1053-64 RFHM (KIN Communication) - Signal Plausibility Failure Customers may also experience: ? **Vehicle can not be switched off using the keyless button.** ? ?Service Passive Entry? light on cluster. ? Vehicle will not shut off with DTC B1053-64. ? Vehicle may not start with DTC B1053-64. This bulletin involves updating the RFHM module with the latest available software.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while his wife was attempting to make a right turn, another vehicle collided with the driver's side of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that his wife sustained unknown injuries and medical attention was needed. The contact also received medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a collision center where…
It's a meaningful issue. 7 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
Based on the 7 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 48,356 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 2 active recall(s) cover airbags issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.