How many recalls does Pontiac have?

NHTSA has 13 Pontiac recall campaigns on record across 4 models for the 2010 model years. The most common areas are the air bags, electrical system, and vehicle speed control.

Which Pontiac has the most recalls?

The Pontiac Vibe has the most recall campaigns of any Pontiac model in our records. A model with more recalls is often just the brand's best-seller, on the road in larger numbers and for more years.

Is Pontiac reliable when it comes to recalls?

Pontiac scores 45 out of 100 for recall severity, ranking 33 of 52 makes we track. The score looks at how serious the recalls are, such as do-not-drive warnings and critical safety systems, rather than the raw count.

How do I check a Pontiac for recalls?

Open the model you want from the list below to see its full recall history, or enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page to see the open recalls for one specific Pontiac. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

Pontiac Recalls (2010-2010)

Safety score

45/100

Average recall-severity risk Lower recall-severity risk than 37% of makes we track.

Pontiac scores 45 out of 100 (grade C) for recall severity, which ranks it 33 of 52 makes and about average across brands. The score is the recall-weighted average of its models, so the brands with the most do-not-drive and critical-safety recalls sit at the bottom. How the score works.

In total, NHTSA lists 13 Pontiac recall campaigns across 4 models for the 2010-2010 model years. The single largest affected 2,440,524 vehicles. The system recalled most often is the air bags.

A high recall count usually tracks how many cars a brand sells and how long its models have been on the road, not how dangerous they are. The safety score below adjusts for that by weighing how serious and recent each recall is. The table further down breaks every Pontiac model out so you can see which ones drive the count.

Pontiac recalls by affected system

Air Bags

7 Electrical System

5 Vehicle Speed Control

3 Steering

1 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

1 Exterior Lighting

1 Power Train

1 Visibility

How Pontiac compares

Makes ranked by recall-severity score (higher is better). Pontiac is highlighted.

Rank	Make	Score	Recalls
#30	Cadillac	C 45	126
#31	Chrysler	C 45	94
#32	Acura	C 45	69
#33	Pontiac	C 45	13
#34	Porsche	C 44	114
#35	Tesla	C 43	88
#36	Ferrari	C 43	28

All Pontiac models

Model	Score	Recalls	Largest recall	Years
Vibe	C 58	7	1,814,284	2010
G5	D 33	3	2,191,014	2010
Solstice	D 33	3	2,191,014	2010
G6	D 36	2	2,440,524	2010

Recent Pontiac recalls

ES Jan 9, 2018 · 628,018 vehicles · NHTSA 18V024000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold…
Vibe Jan 9, 2018 · 116,126 vehicles · NHTSA 18V025000
On January 9, 2018, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified NHTSA that they are recalling 14,585 model year 2010-2012 Yaris vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Arizona…
Solstice Jan 26, 2017 · 91,007 vehicles · NHTSA 17V061000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. The Passenger Air Bag Suppression System (PPS) sensor may become bent or damaged within the …
ES May 23, 2016 · 1,754,517 vehicles · NHTSA 16V340000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 an…
Vibe Oct 22, 2015 · 1,814,284 vehicles · NHTSA 15V689000
Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, …
Malibu May 14, 2014 · 2,440,524 vehicles · NHTSA 14V252000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 20…
Cobalt Apr 10, 2014 · 2,191,014 vehicles · NHTSA 14V171000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Satur…
Vibe Apr 9, 2014 · 1,486,413 vehicles · NHTSA 14V168000
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected v…

Common questions about Pontiac recalls

How many recalls does Pontiac have?: NHTSA has 13 Pontiac recall campaigns on record across 4 models for the 2010 model years. The most common areas are the air bags, electrical system, and vehicle speed control.
Which Pontiac has the most recalls?: The Pontiac Vibe has the most recall campaigns of any Pontiac model in our records. A model with more recalls is often just the brand's best-seller, on the road in larger numbers and for more years.
Is Pontiac reliable when it comes to recalls?: Pontiac scores 45 out of 100 for recall severity, ranking 33 of 52 makes we track. The score looks at how serious the recalls are, such as do-not-drive warnings and critical safety systems, rather than the raw count.
How do I check a Pontiac for recalls?: Open the model you want from the list below to see its full recall history, or enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page to see the open recalls for one specific Pontiac. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

Recalls for other makes

Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For sourcing and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.