NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2020 Jeep Wrangler Safety Ratings
The 2020 Jeep Wrangler scores 54 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Weak), 12 recalls, and 589 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2020 Jeep Wrangler's defect record component scores zero out of a possible 20 points, a primary factor in its overall NHTSA Safety Index of 54 out of 100, which places it in the Weak band. Shoppers should carefully weigh the implications of those recall and complaint signals.
The 2020 Jeep Wrangler SUV 4WD received a NHTSA Safety Index of 54 out of 100 and a 3-star NHTSA rollover rating, according to federal NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 107 SUVs from 2020 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2020 Jeep Wrangler ranks 107 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 54 / 100 (Weak) |
|---|---|
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 3 stars |
| Rollover risk | 27.9% |
| Recalls on file | 12 (includes park-outside) |
| Owner complaints | 589 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 107 of 107 SUVs tested for 2020 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2020 Jeep Wrangler?
The 2020 Jeep Wrangler's Safety Index of 54 out of 100 places it in the Weak band. This rating is primarily determined by a defect record component score of zero out of 20 points, reflecting the impact of 12 recall campaigns for the model year. The absence of a prior-year Index prevents direct year-over-year comparison. A key concern among these recalls is the park-outside campaign for the 4Xe high-voltage battery. This type of recall is reserved by NHTSA for fire-risk situations where parking indoors poses a hazard to property and lives. Furthermore, a recall addressing the frame stud's proximity to the fuel tank highlights a structural crash-safety issue, moving beyond routine component repair. Despite a 49.8 out of 70 score in crash protection, the zero defect score prevents the vehicle from achieving a higher overall Safety Index. The avoidance technology sub-score of 4.5 out of 10 is due to the lack of standard lane departure warning and the optional, rather than standard, forward collision warning. The combination of a weak technology package and a zero defect score defines this model year's safety profile.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2020 Jeep Wrangler perform in crash tests?
The 2020 Jeep Wrangler's strongest individual crash-test result is a 4 out of 5 star frontal rating from NHTSA. Its rollover rating is a 3 out of 5 stars, with a computed rollover risk of 28 percent; in dynamic testing, the vehicle did not tip. There are no overall or side-impact ratings for the 2020 Wrangler, as NHTSA did not test in these categories.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 14249
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2020 Jeep Wrangler have any recalls?
Yes. The 2020 Jeep Wrangler carries 12 recall campaigns. One is a park-outside or do-not-drive order tied to a high-voltage traction battery fire risk on 4Xe variants. Other campaigns address a frame stud that may puncture the fuel tank in a crash, rearview camera wiring harness faults, instrument cluster panel failures, and a clutch assembly defect on manual-transmission models. Owners should verify remedy status by VIN immediately.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY25V741000
Risk: A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the high voltage battery software, and replace the high voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 17, 2025. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a later date. Owners
Reported 2025-10-30
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA24V676000
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a center brake light that fails to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers replaced the harness for the center brake light and rearview camera and/or the spare tire carrier/harness assembly, as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by January 15, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 77B.
Reported 2024-09-12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL24V652000
Risk: An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.
Reported 2024-09-05
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS23V191000
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, remove the frame stud and apply paint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 28A.
Reported 2023-03-23
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY23V116000
Risk: Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed from November 16, 2023 through July 25, 2024. Owners may contact (FCA US, LLC) customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 19A. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21V-028. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-028 will need to
Reported 2023-02-23
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP22V767000
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z96.
Reported 2022-10-13
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION22V638000
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA, LLC's number for this recall is Z86.
Reported 2022-08-25
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS21V665000
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel supply line as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-140. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y10.
Reported 2021-08-26
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY21V028000
Risk: Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will add software to reduce engine torque capability when clutch assembly temperatures rise to a level that may damage the inner pressure plate, free of charge." FCA has ordered a stop sale for the affected vehicles as of February 25, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2021.
Reported 2021-01-28
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA20V191000
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.
Reported 2020-09-10
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY20V124000
Risk: The overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reroute a wire harness and inspect the clutch system, and replace components as needed. The recall began April 30, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W12.
Reported 2020-03-03
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM20V042000
Risk: The improper weld may allow the lower control arm to separate from the axle which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front axles, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W01.
Reported 2020-01-24
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2020 Jeep Wrangler?
NHTSA has received 589 unverified owner allegations for the 2020 Jeep Wrangler. The most frequently alleged problem area is Steering, with 235 reported complaints, followed by the Electrical System at 168. Unverified allegations also include 16 reported crashes, 11 reported fires, and 7 reported injuries.
589 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2020 Jeep Wrangler?
Any shopper considering this 6-year-old vehicle should run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup before purchase. The park-outside battery campaign and the fuel-tank frame-stud recall in particular require confirmed remedy completion, not just dealer assurance, before the vehicle changes hands.
- The 2020 Wrangler's defect record sub-score is zero out of 20, the lowest possible value in that component, directly reflecting 12 active recall campaigns assigned to this model year.
- One of those 12 recalls is a park-outside or do-not-drive order for 4Xe variants, citing a high-voltage traction battery that poses a fire risk severe enough to prohibit indoor parking.
- A separate 2023 recall specifically covering 2020-2022 Wranglers found that a frame assembly stud could puncture the fuel tank during a crash, a structural defect with direct crash-safety consequences.
- NHTSA produced no overall star rating and no side-impact star rating for this model year, meaning those two dimensions of crash protection are simply absent from the federal record for the 2020 Wrangler.
RANKINGSWhere the 2020 Jeep Wrangler places
The 2020 Jeep Wrangler qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2020 Jeep Wrangler safety questions
Was the 2020 Jeep Wrangler crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2020 Jeep Wrangler, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 54 out of 100, placing it in the Weak band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2020 Jeep Wrangler crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2020 Jeep Wrangler earned 4 out of 5 stars for frontal and 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 27.9%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2020 Jeep Wrangler have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 12 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2020 Jeep Wrangler, including a park-outside or do-not-drive campaign, which is the most serious class of recall. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Jeep Wrangler?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 589 owner complaints are on file for the 2020 Jeep Wrangler. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Wrangler years
Rivals in SUV (2020)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Infiniti Qx50 | 94/100 | 5 of 5 | 2 |
| 2020 Mazda CX-3 | 94/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 2020 Mazda CX-30 | 93/100 | 5 of 5 | 3 |
| 2020 Volvo Xc90 T5 | 93/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2020 Volvo Xc90 T6 | 93/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2020 Volvo Xc90 T8 | 93/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 14249), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Jeep Wrangler 2020.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 107 of 107 in the SUV class for 2020.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.