Jeep Compass Recall R/2019/176: The Body Control Module Software May Allow The Engine Stop Start System To Operate Outside…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 25 Jun 2019
- Launched
- 1,503
- vehicles in the UK
- V09
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Compass vehicles built between 26 April 2018 and 4 October 2018. The body control module software may allow engine stop start behaviour that was not part of the emissions certification. The dealer will update the body control module software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The body control module software may allow engine stop start behaviour that was not part of the emissions certification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE BODY CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY ALLOW THE ENGINE STOP START SYSTEM TO OPERATE OUTSIDE OF THE EMISSIONS CERTIFICATION Defect: The body control module software may allow engine stop start behaviour that was not part of the emissions certification. Remedy: Update the body control module software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the body control module software may allow the engine stop start system to operate outside of the emissions certification.
The Fix
The dealer will update the body control module software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Compass built between 26 April 2018 and 4 October 2018 may be included. Jeep estimates 1,503 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Jeep, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Jeep.
- Book with any franchised Jeep dealer, quoting the campaign code V09 or the DVSA reference R/2019/176. See how to get a Jeep recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 112 Jeep recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jeep recall launched before it was R/2019/152 on 31 May 2019, for the occupant restraint controller (orc) special features / function configuration memory…. The one launched after it was R/2020/028 on 28 Feb 2020, for the transmission wiring harness may have insufficient clearance with the catalytic…. You can also see every Jeep recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/176, launched 25 June 2019. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.