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2015 Jeep Compass Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 16 airbag complaints for the 2015 Jeep Compass, 14% of its 113 total complaints that year, tied to 3 crashes and 1 injury. There are no related recalls filed for this issue on this model year.

Airbags complaints
16
14% of 113
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
70,260 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Airbags fail to deploy during moderate-to-high speed collisions, including a 25 mph side impact and a 50 mph frontal crash into a guard rail.
  • Active head restraints (headrest airbags) deploy on their own while the vehicle is parked or idle, with owners citing broken plastic retainer clips.
  • The airbag warning light illuminates intermittently, sometimes tied to seat belt sensor problems, and in one case the airbag was replaced by a dealer but the light returned within a week.
  • Headrest airbags deploy unexpectedly while driving with no collision or impact, with owners noting no prior warning lights.

When 2015 Jeep Compass airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 16, 2015, latest Mar 31, 2025.

2015 Jeep Compass airbags complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2015May 2018Mar 2020Jul 2020Jan 2021Jun 2022Sep 2022Mar 2025
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2015 to Mar 2025; peak Jan 2021 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2015 Jeep Compass

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Compass model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201018 (25%)
  2. 201117 (9%)
  3. 201228 (15%)
  4. 201316 (20%)
  5. 201491 (30%)
  6. 201516 (14%)
  7. 201613 (4%)
  8. 201710 (4%)
  9. 201822 (2%)
  10. 201910 (3%)
  11. 20202 (1%)
  12. 20212 (3%)
  13. 20224 (2%)
  14. 20232 (4%)
  15. 20244 (8%)
  16. 20253 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2015 Jeep Compass have?
NHTSA lists 16 airbag-related complaints for the 2015 Jeep Compass, which is 14% of the 113 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Jeep Compass airbags?
No. NHTSA's data shows no related recalls listed for airbag issues on the 2015 Jeep Compass.
Did the airbag problems cause any crashes or injuries?
Yes. NHTSA complaint data links this issue to 3 crashes and 1 injury for the 2015 Jeep Compass.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 70,260 miles, though some complaints occurred at much lower or higher mileage.
How does the 2015 Compass compare to other years for airbag complaints?
The 2015 Compass had 16 airbag complaints (14% share), lower than 2014's 91 complaints (30% share) but higher in share than 2016 through 2023.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.