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recalls
The Pontiac Torrent has 4 recalls covering 113,518 vehicles as reported; model year 2007 is covered by the most (4). Owners filed 2 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; air bags is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
4
Most for 2007: 4
Units affected
114K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
2
0.0% vs 12 months before
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
4 rated versions, model years 2006 to 2009
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 DR · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 16.4% risk |
| 2008 | 4 DR · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 16.4% risk |
| 2007 | 4 DR · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 16.4% risk |
| 2006 | 4 DR · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 18.7% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Pontiac Torrent, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
2 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Air bags115
- Electrical system106
- Fuel/propulsion system98
- Electronic stability control (esc)78
- Visibility77
- Steering68
- Engine49
- Complaints
- 625
- Crashes reported
- 23
- Fires reported
- 15
- People injured
- 36
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Pontiac Torrent by component
- Air bags2 · 58K units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 50K units
- Visibility1 · 6,213 units
Pontiac Torrent recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2012 | Chevrolet Cobalt, Equinox; Pontiac G5, Torrent and 1 more (2007-2009): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 12V459000 | Fire | 49,768 |
| Nov 7, 2007 | Chevrolet Equinox; Pontiac Torrent (2007): Air bagsNo. 07V520000 | Crash risk | 57,100 |
| Aug 7, 2007 | Chevrolet Equinox; Pontiac Torrent (2007): Air bagsNo. 07V344000 | Crash risk | 437 |
| Jun 13, 2007 | Chevrolet Equinox; Pontiac Torrent (2007): VisibilityNo. 07V242000 | Crash risk | 6,213 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2009 Pontiac Torrent recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2009 Pontiac Torrent. 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 Torrent have?
4 recalls cover the Pontiac Torrent, for 113,518 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Pontiac Torrent?
Air bags: named in 115 of the 625 safety complaints about the Pontiac Torrent, then electrical system (106). 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.