7
recalls
The Pontiac Tempest has 7 recalls covering 436,064 vehicles as reported; model year 1968 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
7
Most for 1968: 3
Units affected
436K
As reported
Overall stars
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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.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Pontiac Tempest by component
- Electrical system2 · 7,524 units
- Steering2 · 117K units
- Vehicle speed control2 · 312K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 50 units
Pontiac Tempest recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 1970 | Pontiac Grand Prix, Tempest (1970): Electrical systemNo. 70V004000 | Other or not stated | 2,574 |
| Dec 21, 1969 | Pontiac Tempest (1970): Vehicle speed controlNo. 69V179000 | Other or not stated | 1,300 |
| Apr 14, 1969 | Pontiac Firebird, Tempest (1968): SteeringNo. 69V046000 | Other or not stated | 12,164 |
| Sep 17, 1968 | Buick Skylark, Special; Chevrolet Camaro, Chevelle and 6 more (1968): Vehicle speed controlNo. 68V085000 | Other or not stated | 310,290 |
| Feb 13, 1968 | Pontiac GTO, Lemans, Tempest (1968): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 68V009000 | Other or not stated | 50 |
| Dec 19, 1966 | Pontiac GTO, Lemans, Tempest (1967): SteeringNo. 66V032002 | Other or not stated | 104,736 |
| Oct 13, 1966 | Pontiac Pontiac, Tempest (1967): Electrical systemNo. 66V011003 | Other or not stated | 4,950 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1970 Pontiac Tempest recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 1970 Pontiac Tempest. 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 Tempest have?
7 recalls cover the Pontiac Tempest, for 436,064 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Pontiac Tempest?
Seat belts: named in 2 of the 3 safety complaints about the Pontiac Tempest, then suspension (1). 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.