Air Bag Module Sets Left or Right Rear Seatbelt Buckle Pretensioner Faults
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2022 Jeep Compass airbags problems
severe Owners of the 2022 Jeep Compass have filed 4 NHTSA complaints about the airbags at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
| Model year | airbags complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 Compass | 15 |
| 2019 Compass | 7 |
| 2022 Compass (this page) | 4 |
| 2024 Compass | 3 |
| 2025 Compass | 3 |
4crashes
2injuries
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Forward Facing Camera Module (FFCM) Replacement Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set: ? **C008E-00 - ECU Internal Performance.** ? B1006-49 HALF (Haptic Lane Feedback) - Internal Electronic Failure. Customer may also comment on one or more of the following: ? Assistant alert light on the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). ? Automatic headlight warning light on the IPC. ? ?Automatic head lamps not available? message on the IPC. ? ?Forward Collision Alert (FCW) not available? message on the IPC. 3? ?Lane assist not available?message on the IPC. This
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Coolant Leak Possible overheat light on instrument cluster. Coolant leak from hose that contacts exhaust heat shield. This bulletin involves repositioning or possibly replacing an engine coolant hose that may contact the exhaust manifold heat shield.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Coolant Leak Possible overheat light on instrument cluster. Coolant leak from hose that contacts exhaust heat shield. This bulletin involves repositioning or possibly replacing an engine coolant hose that may contact the exhaust manifold heat shield.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Flash: Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following DTCs have been set: C0061-29 - Lateral Acceleration Sensor In Airbag System - Signal Invalid. C0062-29 - Longitudinal Acceleration Sensor - Invalid Signal. C0063-29 - Yaw Rate Sensor - Invalid Signal. Customer may also experience the following: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Electric Parking Brake (EPB) warning lights appear on cluster This bulletin involves reprogramming the ABS with the latest software available.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 0 most recent
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File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2022 Jeep Compass?
It's a meaningful issue. 4 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Based on the 4 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 9,953 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2022/Jeep/Compass.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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