Recall campaigns by affected system, 2016–2024.
Showing the 12 most recent of 15 campaigns, newest first, from NHTSA records. Check a specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
24V436000NHTSA report received June 2024Model years: 2022–2023
NHTSA campaign 24V436000: Jeep Compass back over prevention recall
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge.
23V576000NHTSA report received August 2023Model years: 2022–2023
NHTSA campaign 23V576000: Jeep Compass electrical system recall
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Compass vehicles. The brightness level of the instrument panel cluster (IPC) may not be adjustable due to incorrect software in the body control module (BCM). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Consequence: An IPC display that is not bright enough may not clearly show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge.
23V058000NHTSA report received February 2023Model years: 2022
NHTSA campaign 23V058000: Jeep Compass electrical system recall
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Compass vehicles. The instrument panel center cluster display may be insufficiently illuminated and may not appear visible during daytime driving conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Consequence: An instrument panel display that is not visible to the driver may result in the inability to see safety-critical information, such as the fuel gauge and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the windshield and headlamp switch, add a light sensor module, and add a wiring jumper harness to allow the instrument panel center cluster display backlighting to function correctly, free of charge.
22V248000NHTSA report received April 2022Model years: 2022
NHTSA campaign 22V248000: Jeep Compass seats recall
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Compass vehicles. The front seat head restraints were not welded properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
Consequence: Improperly welded head restraints can result in an increased risk of injury to seat occupants during a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace both front seat head restraints, free of charge.
20V208000NHTSA report received April 2020Model years: 2019–2020
NHTSA campaign 20V208000: Jeep Compass visibility recall
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles. The windshield wiper arm or arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to not operate properly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.
Consequence: Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge.
18V524000NHTSA report received August 2018Model years: 2018
NHTSA campaign 18V524000: Jeep Compass electrical system recall
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Consequence: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge.
18V523000NHTSA report received August 2018Model years: 2018–2019
NHTSA campaign 18V523000: Jeep Compass service brakes recall
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Consequence: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge.
18V279000NHTSA report received May 2018Model years: 2018
NHTSA campaign 18V279000: Jeep Compass suspension recall
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The front lower control arms may be incorrectly welded, potentially resulting in a control arm separation.
Consequence: If the lower control arm separates, it can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front lower control arms, free of charge.
17V824000NHTSA report received December 2017Model years: 2017
NHTSA campaign 17V824000: Jeep Compass equipment recall
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Consequence: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge.
17V740000NHTSA report received November 2017Model years: 2017–2018
NHTSA campaign 17V740000: Jeep Compass electrical system recall
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017-2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The brightness of the backlighting for the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) cannot be adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Consequence: An instrument cluster that is too bright, and cannot be dimmed, can reduce the driver's ability to see at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update IPC software, as necessary, free of charge.
17V732000NHTSA report received November 2017Model years: 2018
NHTSA campaign 17V732000: Jeep Compass air bags recall
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The passenger side air bag assembly may have inflator mounting nuts loose within the module assembly.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, unsecured inflator mounting nuts outside of the cushion assembly are potential projectiles that may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module assembly, free of charge.
17V670000NHTSA report received October 2017Model years: 2018
NHTSA campaign 17V670000: Jeep Compass engine and engine cooling recall
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee and Compass vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. The engines may have a cracked oil pump housing that can result in oil pump failure.
Consequence: If the oil pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the oil pump, replacing it as necessary, free of charge.
The same full inspection at every tier, at the seller’s location, with a photo-documented report:
Other compact SUVs to weigh against the Jeep Compass. Recall counts cover different model-year spans and are not a reliability ranking.
How many recalls does the Jeep Compass have?
As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for the Jeep Compass, model years 2016–2024. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so a particular vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. Whether an open recall is a safety risk depends on the campaign, so read the NHTSA entry for the VIN. Each campaign below shows the remedy NHTSA records, which may be a dealer or service-center repair, an over-the-air software update, or, for some campaigns, a repurchase. This page details the most recent campaigns; the full record for any VIN is at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should an inspector check on a used Jeep Compass?
Beyond the standard pre-purchase checks, the recall history for this model concentrates in: electrical system, engine and engine cooling, equipment, power train, suspension, service brakes. An inspector documents the visible and operational condition of those systems without disassembly; internal parts, software-only issues and whether a recall remedy was performed are VIN-lookup questions, not inspection findings.
Can a pre-purchase inspection tell me whether a Jeep Compass recall was done?
No. Whether a recall repair was performed is recorded against the VIN, so NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls (or the manufacturer's own) is the authoritative check. Run it before you travel. The inspection covers what a VIN lookup cannot: the physical condition of the vehicle in front of you.
Can you inspect a Jeep Compass at a dealer, a private seller, or out of state?
Yes. The inspector usually travels to the vehicle at the seller's location — a dealer lot or a private seller — and you do not need to be there. Vehicle Inspectors dispatches an independent inspector within 50 miles of any US ZIP code, widening to 150 miles if needed; more remote locations are quoted case by case. You get a photo-documented PDF report in 24–48 hours.
How much does a Jeep Compass pre-purchase inspection cost?
A pre-purchase inspection of a Jeep Compass through Vehicle Inspectors: Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Your card is saved at booking, not charged. A hold is placed when an inspector schedules, and you are charged after the inspection is completed. If no inspector accepts within 72 hours, the request auto-cancels and nothing is charged.
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