NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 4 owner complaints for the 2026 Jeep Compass.
1Safety recalls
4Owner complaints
0Complaints citing a crash
0Complaints citing a fire
Data: NHTSA recall and complaint filesUpdated Sep 27, 2026
Recalled components: backover prevention and rearview camera. Most-reported area: electrical system (2 complaints, 50%). For 2017 Jeep sold the previous-generation Compass alongside the new one; both are included.
1 safety recall for the 2026 Jeep Compass
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA's own wording. Open a recall for the fix and the full notice.
The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles.
NHTSA listing: COMPASS. Jeep campaign 78D.
Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
The areas named in the 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2026 Compass. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Electrical system2 · 50%
Forward collision avoidance2 · 50%
Brakes1 · 25%
Fuel and propulsion system1 · 25%
Speed control1 · 25%
Unknown or other1 · 25%
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Jeep Compass recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2026 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2018 Compass drew the most (421).
Owner complaints
2026: 4 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, Jeep Compass
Model year
Complaints
2016
293
2017
229
2018
942
2019
329
2020
140
2021
80
2022
222
2023
46
2024
52
2025
26
2026
4
Safety recalls
2026: 1 recallTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, Jeep Compass
Model year
Recalls
2016
1
2017
4
2018
6
2019
2
2020
1
2021
0
2022
4
2023
2
2024
0
2025
0
2026
1
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
Tested version
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
JEEP COMPASS SUV N/A AWD
Rollover risk 20.4%
Questions
What are the most common 2026 Compass problems?
The areas owners name most often in NHTSA complaints: electrical system (2), forward collision avoidance (2), brakes (1). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can name several areas.
Is the 2026 Jeep Compass safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2026 Jeep Compass earns 4 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
How do I check if my Compass has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Jeep dealers.
Sources and method
NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Sep 27, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Sep 26, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
NHTSA model names covered: COMPASS.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.