Recall 15V508 covers 7,810 2015 Jeep Renegade vehicles for a radio software flaw that allows remote vehicle-system access. Free repair at any franchised Jeep dealer.
Jeep is recalling 7,810 2015 Renegade vehicles because radio software vulnerabilities allow third-party access to networked vehicle control systems. Exploitation can let an unauthorized party modify or control certain vehicle systems, increasing crash risk, and Jeep dealers will perform the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The radio in the 2015 Jeep Renegade is more than a screen for audio and navigation. It runs software that communicates with other networked systems in the vehicle, while keeping those systems separated from unauthorized commands. When that software works as designed, outside access is blocked and the vehicle responds only to valid internal controls.
On affected Renegades, the radio software has cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Those vulnerabilities create an access path for a third party to reach certain networked vehicle control systems. The problem is software based, so there is no broken switch, frayed wire, or worn part for an owner to see before the recall repair.
There is no warning sign before failure. A normal radio screen, normal audio, and normal vehicle behavior do not confirm that the software is protected.
Who's affected?
| 2015 Jeep Renegade | electrical system |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 7,810 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2015 Jeep Renegade is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
If exploited, this software vulnerability can allow unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash. Schedule the software update soon and avoid delaying the repair. Repair is free at any franchised Jeep dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Jeep Renegade is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Jeep dealer to schedule the free security software update that fixes the radio vulnerability tied to unauthorized remote access and control.
- Bring the recall notice or USB drive if Jeep mailed one, and reference recall number 15V508 when you call.
- Complete the software update even if cellular access was already restricted; the update is the recall remedy.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Jeep technician installs the radio software update that closes the vulnerability allowing outside access to certain networked vehicle control systems. Jeep also sent affected owners a USB drive with the update, so the software can be installed without paying for parts or labor. The recall repair is free. If you've already paid for a related repair, FCA US requests the original receipt or other proof of payment so the expense can be confirmed under its reimbursement practice.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 12, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 30, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
| October 2, 2015 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| October 2, 2015 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V508?
Recall 15V508 covers 7,810 2015 Jeep Renegade vehicles with radio software vulnerabilities that allow third-party access to networked vehicle control systems. Unauthorized remote modification or control of vehicle systems increases crash risk. Jeep provides the software update for free.
What should I do if my 2015 Jeep Renegade is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Renegade is included in recall 15V508. If it is, contact a franchised Jeep dealer and ask for the R45 software update installation. The dealer repair is free, and Jeep customer service is available at 1-800-853-1403.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the defect remedy to be performed at no cost. For recall 15V508, Jeep provides the software update free of charge, either through the mailed USB update process or through installation at a franchised Jeep dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is unauthorized remote access to certain networked vehicle control systems. If the vulnerability is exploited, vehicle systems can be modified or controlled without authorization, increasing crash risk. The remedy is the Jeep software update that closes the vulnerability.
What if I bought my Jeep Renegade used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2015 Jeep Renegade is included, then reference recall 15V508 or Jeep recall R45 when you call a franchised Jeep dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V508000 |
|---|---|
| Jeep customer service | 1-800-853-1403 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V508 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V508000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →