8
recalls
The Pontiac Aztek has 8 recalls covering 1.84 million vehicles as reported; model year 2001 is covered by the most (5).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
8
Most for 2001: 5
Units affected
1.84M
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
3 rated versions, model years 2001 to 2003
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4 DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | |
| 2002 | 4 DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | |
| 2001 | 4 DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Pontiac Aztek, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system107
- Fuel system, gasoline81
- Engine and engine cooling75
- Service brakes, hydraulic63
- Power train53
- Suspension50
- Equipment40
- Complaints
- 566
- Crashes reported
- 28
- Fires reported
- 13
- People injured
- 32
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Pontiac Aztek by component
- Air bags2 · 310 units
- Fuel system, gasoline2 · 21K units
- Electrical system1 · 34K units
- Equipment1 · 1.71M units
- Seats1 · 76K units
- Steering1 · 4,512 units
Pontiac Aztek recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2007 | Buick Rendezvous; Chevrolet Venture; Pontiac Aztek, Montana (2001-2004): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 07V349000 | Fire | 20,594 |
| Apr 20, 2005 | Buick Rendezvous; Pontiac Aztek (2004): Electrical systemNo. 05V157000 | Crash risk | 34,186 |
| Nov 10, 2003 | Buick Rendezvous; Pontiac Aztek (2004): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 03V454000 | Fire | 79 |
| Jul 15, 2003 | Buick Rendezvous; Cadillac CTS; Chevrolet Express, Monte Carlo and 9 more (2001-2003): EquipmentNo. 03V250000 | Other or not stated | 1,707,825 |
| Feb 20, 2003 | Buick Rendezvous; Pontiac Aztek (2003): SteeringNo. 03V052000 | Crash risk | 4,512 |
| Dec 9, 2002 | Chevrolet Lumina, Monte Carlo, Venture; Oldsmobile Silhouette and 4 more (1999-2002): Air bagsNo. 02V329000 | Injury | 272 |
| Dec 13, 2001 | Chevrolet Venture; Oldsmobile Silhouette; Pontiac Aztek, Montana (2001): SeatsNo. 01V383000 | Crash risk | 75,816 |
| Feb 1, 2001 | Chevrolet Lumina, Venture; Pontiac Aztek, Grand Prix and 2 more (2001): Air bagsNo. 01V026000 | Fire | 38 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2004 Pontiac Aztek recalled?
Yes: 3 recalls cover the 2004 Pontiac Aztek. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Pontiac Aztek have?
8 recalls cover the Pontiac Aztek, for 1.84 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Pontiac Aztek?
Electrical system: named in 107 of the 566 safety complaints about the Pontiac Aztek, then fuel system, gasoline (81). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.