Jeep Compass recalls
DVSA has published 9 safety recalls that name the Jeep Compass since 2008, 2 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 5,439 UK vehicles of this model.
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COMPASS, RENEGADE · incorrect tyre size data on certificate of conformity (coc)
24 May 2024 · R/2024/184
Affected vehicles may display incorrect tyre size information on the Certificate of Conformity (CoC).
Fix: The CoC must be replaced.
- COMPASS: 71 vehicles · built 14 May 2019 to 23 May 2019
- COMPASS: vehicle count not given · built 11 Jan 2023 to 23 Jun 2023
COMPASS, RENEGADE · the pbu (pressure valve) membrane in the high voltage battery pack may not be sealed due to incomplete ultrasonic welding
10 Jul 2023 · R/2023/202
On affected vehicles The PBU (pressure valve) membrane in the high voltage battery pack may not be sealed due to incomplete ultrasonic welding. If the battery pack is completely submerged in water (i.e. water fording) water can enter the battery pack which can cause a fire.
Fix: Check the QR code on the PBU (pressure valve) to verify the compliance of the 48V battery and replacement of the 48V battery if necessary.
191 vehicles · built 9 Nov 2022 to 9 Mar 2023
COMPASS · the body control module software may allow the engine stop start system to operate outside of the emissions certification
25 Jun 2019 · R/2019/176
The body control module software may allow engine stop start behaviour that was not part of the emissions certification.
Fix: Update the body control module software.
1,503 vehicles · built 26 Apr 2018 to 4 Oct 2018
COMPASS · an unlatched rear seat back may have reduced luggaage retention capabilities and may have increased forward displacement
26 Nov 2018 · R/2018/303
The rear seat back release latch housing may become damaged and unlatched.
Fix: Replace left and right side rear seat back release bezels.
342 vehicles · built 25 Aug 2017 to 4 Jan 2018
COMPASS · the passenger airbag (pab) may contain loose fastners due to an assembly problem at the supplier
9 Oct 2018 · R/2018/273
The Passenger Airbag (PAB) may contain loose fasteners.
Fix: Replace passenger airbag.
26 vehicles · built 16 Sep 2017 to 6 Apr 2018
COMPASS · daytime running lamp functions incorrectly when indicator is activated.
11 May 2014 · R/2014/033
It is possible that the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) do not function correctly when the turn signal indicator is actuated. The opposite DRL (rather than adjacent) may turn off when the turn signal is activated. This could result in confusion for other road users.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the function of the lights and where necessary modify the wiring.
29 vehicles · built 4 Feb 2013 to 11 Apr 2013
COMPASS, PATRIOT · side airbag may not deploy
9 Sep 2013 · R/2013/084
The seatbelt pre-tensioner and/or side airbag curtains may not deploy in the event of certain low speed roll over events which can lead to an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to reprogram the Occupant Restraint Control Module (ORC).
3,083 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2010 to 31 Dec 2012
COMPASS, PATRIOT · engine may cut out
9 Sep 2013 · R/2013/085
The engine may cut out because the pipe connecting the tanks has been incorrectly manufactured which can stop the fuel transfer from the secondary tank to the primary tank. The fuel gauge will read that there is fuel in the tank when this occurs.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel transfer pipe.
114 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2011 to 31 May 2012
CALIBER, COMPASS, PATRIOT · vehicle weight information is incorrect
15 Feb 2008 · R/2007/161
It has been identified that the vehicle manufacturer's weight label located on the driver's side B pillar contains incorrect information.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will be fitted with the correct weight label.
80 vehicles · built 20 Feb 2007 to 28 Feb 2007
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- Patriot 3
Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.