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 ↗2020 Jeep Renegade airbags problems
severe Owners of the 2020 Jeep Renegade have filed 5 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 →
Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
| Model year | airbags complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 Renegade | 11 |
| 2017 Renegade | 12 |
| 2018 Renegade | 9 |
| 2019 Renegade | 7 |
| 2020 Renegade (this page) | 5 |
| 2021 Renegade | 5 |
| 2023 Renegade | 3 |
5crashes
7injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 5 airbags complaints filed for the 2020 Jeep Renegade, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
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.
What stands out
No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 5 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
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 ↗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 ↗ACC/FCW Limited Functionality Clean Windshield Message Displayed In The IPC. FCW Warning Light ON, DTC C14A5-68, C14A5-97
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
Tl* the contact owns a 2020 Jeep renegade. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH another vehicle turned in front of his vehicle and caused the contact to crash into the passenger side. The air bags did not deploy and the vehicle was towed from the crash site. The contact and his passenger both had to be transported to the hospital with severe bruises caused by the seatbelts. A police…
The contact owned a 2020 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped on the expressway for roadway construction, another vehicle rear-ended the rear driver's side. The contact's head and face struck the steering wheel, causing a nosebleed. The vehicle spun and collided with two to three other occupied vehicles; however, the contact did not know if anyone was injured. The…
The driver side seat belt failed immediately after first impact to concrete barrier on front driver side the vehicle was then forced back across the highway where it hit the concrete barrier on the right side of the vehicle and was then forced back across the highway where the vehicle came to a stop but only after the vehicle hit the first concrete barrier for a second time there was only one…
Had airbags trouble with your 2020 Jeep Renegade?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2020 Jeep Renegade?
It's a meaningful issue. 5 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Based on the 5 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 11,900 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.
What does it cost to fix?
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.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2020/Jeep/Renegade.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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