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2012 Jeep Compass recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Jeep Compass, spanning 4 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns4not VIN-specific
Component groups4distinct top-level categories
Latest recordSeptember 15, 2016report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2012 Jeep Compass recall campaigns

The 2012 Jeep Compass report contains 4 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 16V668000 dated September 15, 2016.
Component
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS
Report received
September 15, 2016
Potential units
1,435,625campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.

Why it matters: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.

Owner notification: August 15, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 13V233000

Component
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEAT BELTS
Report received
June 4, 2013
Potential units
254,396campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured May 6, 2008, through July 20, 2012. The affected vehicles have a software error which may result in a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the seatbelt pre-tensioners and/or side airbags.

Why it matters: In the event of a rollover necessitating airbag deployment, the software error can lead to a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the side curtain airbag and/or seatbelt pre-tensioners. As a result, vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall number is N01.

Owner notification: June 21, 2013 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 13V120000

Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Report received
April 3, 2013
Potential units
20,799campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012 Jeep Patriot and Compass vehicles manufactured October 18, 2011, through May 7, 2012. Due to an incorrectly manufactured transfer tube, the transfer of fuel from the secondary side to the primary side of the fuel tank may be interrupted, causing the engine to stall.

Why it matters: If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank transfer tube free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on May 30, 2013. Owners were notified by Chrysler on July 19, 2013, that parts are now available. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N17.

Owner notification: July 19, 2013 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 12V142000

Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Report received
April 3, 2012
Potential units
1,689campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 jeep patriot and compass vehicles manufactured from december 17, 2011, through january 2, 2012. some vehicles may have been built with a fuel tank assembly containing a damaged roll-over valve.

Why it matters: In the event of an impact or roll-over, fuel leakage could occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 25, 2012. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Owner notification: May 21, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2012 Jeep Compass?

The most frequent component groups in 2012 Jeep Compass campaign records are Fuel System, Gasoline (2), Air Bags (2), Seat Belts (2), Electrical System (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Air Bags2
Seat Belts2
Electrical System1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2012 Jeep Compass compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 5 model-year reports for the Jeep Compass, spanning 2011–2022; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
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