NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10221224: 2019, 2020 Jeep Compass

Official manufacturer communication context for 2019, 2020 Jeep Compass, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10221224 summary graphic for 2019, 2020 Jeep Compass
10221224NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
1affected product rows
92/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

Flash: Body Control Module (BCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the BCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: P0563-00 - System Voltage High(2020 M6 Vehicles equipped with 2.0L I4 Turbo Diesel Engine W/ESS (Sales Code EBS only)). P21CC?00 - Reductant Control Module Supply Voltage High(2020 M6 Vehicles equipped with (Sales Code EBS only)). P1515-00 - Plausibility Check R1 Stuck Closed Or Vsensing Short To Battery In Engine Running(2019 M6 only). B25C9 - Driver Door Ajar Switch 2 Stuck Closed (Module, Powertrain Control (PCM)). Stored DTC only, this update isnotfor active fault.If B25C9 is an active fault normal diagnostic must be performed. This software update will not correct active DTC. P26E4-64 - Starter Control 2 Circuit-Signal Plausibility Failure. In addition, customers or technicians may comment on one or more of the following:Engine Stop/Start (ESS) not functioning properly(2020 M6 Vehicles equipped with (Sales Code EBS only). Four wheel drive not functioning(2020 M6 Vehicles equipped with (Sales Code EBS only). No start condition if the vehicle has both P1515-00 and P26E4-64 DTCs(2019 M6 only). Park assist LED does not turn on(2019-20 MP/M1 and 2019 M6 only). The key fob does not work for power lift gate (Sales Code JRC)(2019-20 MP/M1 and 2019 M6 only). Vehicle Theft Alarm (VTA) sounding after remote start time out(2019-20 MP/M1 and 2019 M6 only). VTA triggers randomly. The vehicle will not restart when in Engine Stop/Start (ESS) mode. Customers will have to shift into park and cycle the ignition to get the vehicle to start again. The vehicle cranks but fails to start, the customer will see a message on the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) "press brake and push ignition button to start" after this happens they must perform a key cycle

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

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Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
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  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10221224?

Flash: Body Control Module (BCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the BCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: P0563-00 - System Voltage High(2020 M6 Vehicles equipped with 2.0L I4 Turbo Diesel Engine W/ESS (Sales Code.

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

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