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2012 Jeep Liberty Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2012 Jeep Liberty has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 806,250 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 551 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SEATS 17V640000 2017-10-10 363,930 affected
Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles. A component within the occupant restraint controller (ORC) may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying in the event of a rear-end crash.

Consequence

If the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is T56.

AIR BAGS 13V282000 2013-07-02 442,320 affected
Defect

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December…

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS
168
15crashes1fires20injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
115
2crashes8fires4injuries
ENGINE
44
7fires2injuries
POWER TRAIN
33
3crashes5injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
31
1crashes1fires5injuries
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
20
2fires1injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY
18
4crashes1fires7injuries
SEATS
16
4injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
12
1fires1injuries
VISIBILITY/WIPER
11
Total complaints551

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“My daughter was hit by a semi truck on us-23 today. The trailer fishtailed hit the back end of jeep. I hit the guard rail. All four corners of the jeep were hit. The air bags did not deploy. The front driver tire fell off. The back window and passenger side trunk window blew out.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2025-12-09

“My daughter was hit by a semi truck on us-23 today. The trailer fishtailed hit the back end of jeep. I hit the guard rail. All four corners of the jeep were hit. The air bags did not deploy. The front driver tire fell off. The back window and passenger side trunk window blew out.”

SUSPENSION · reported 2025-12-09

“My daughter was hit by a semi truck on us-23 today. The trailer fishtailed hit the back end of jeep. I hit the guard rail. All four corners of the jeep were hit. The air bags did not deploy. The front driver tire fell off. The back window and passenger side trunk window blew out.”

WHEELS · reported 2025-12-09

“Skyroof suddenly stopped working and will not close. No dealers will fix as thry say parts aren't longer available..my car is now worthless and is a safety issue while driving with the roof partially opened.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2025-11-12

“The contact owns a 2012 jeep liberty. The contact stated that while making a right turn on a main road at 25 mph, the front lower control arms snapped. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact immediately pulled over onto the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to the residence.…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2025-07-11

“Odometer fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 jeep liberty. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 94,000 and at the time of…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER · reported 2025-05-14

“The contact's sister owns a 2012 jeep liberty. The contact stated that upon opening the door of the vehicle, the contact's sister became aware that the driver's side headrest had been deployed. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired…”

SEATS · reported 2025-01-17

“The contact's sister owns a 2012 jeep liberty. The contact stated that upon opening the door of the vehicle, the contact's sister became aware that the driver's side headrest had been deployed. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2025-01-17

Defect investigations

Investigation DP14004 Opened 2014-09-25 · closed 2015-07-24

Totally Integrated Power Module Failure

In a letter dated August 21, 2014, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) installed in Chrysler SUV?s, trucks, and vans beginning in the…

Investigation EA19001 Opened 2019-04-19 · closed 2024-09-19

Electrical overstress

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect.  During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air…

Investigation EA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…

Investigation EA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…

Investigation PE13034 Opened 2013-10-21 · closed 2014-03-09

Jeep Liberty Door Fires

The driver's side power master window switch (PMWS) evaluted during this investigation controls the power windows for all four doors, the power mirrors and door locks.The PMWS is located on the driver's side door panel.Chrysler advised that the PMWS was used on multiple vehicle platforms including model year (MY)…

Investigation PE13034 Opened 2013-10-21 · closed 2014-03-09

Jeep Liberty Door Fires

The driver's side power master window switch (PMWS) evaluted during this investigation controls the power windows for all four doors, the power mirrors and door locks.The PMWS is located on the driver's side door panel.Chrysler advised that the PMWS was used on multiple vehicle platforms including model year (MY)…

Investigation PE17003 Opened 2017-06-01 · closed 2017-12-25

Occupant Restraint Controller Failure

The Office of Defects Investigation opened this Preliminary Evaluation to investigate VOQ complaints alleging a failure of the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) module in model year (MY) 2012 Jeep Liberty.The purpose of the investigation was to understand Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) complaints stating that…

Investigation PE17003 Opened 2017-06-01 · closed 2017-12-25

Occupant Restraint Controller Failure

The Office of Defects Investigation opened this Preliminary Evaluation to investigate VOQ complaints alleging a failure of the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) module in model year (MY) 2012 Jeep Liberty.The purpose of the investigation was to understand Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) complaints stating that…

Investigation PE17003 Opened 2017-06-01 · closed 2017-12-25

Occupant Restraint Controller Failure

The Office of Defects Investigation opened this Preliminary Evaluation to investigate VOQ complaints alleging a failure of the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) module in model year (MY) 2012 Jeep Liberty.The purpose of the investigation was to understand Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) complaints stating that…

Investigation PE19014 Opened 2019-09-09 · closed 2026-02-25

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE19014 on September 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the Active Head Rest (AHR) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year (MY) 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.When…

Investigation PE19014 Opened 2019-09-09 · closed 2026-02-25

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE19014 on September 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the Active Head Rest (AHR) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year (MY) 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.When…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2012 Jeep Liberty as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.