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recalls
The Pontiac Vibe has 22 recalls covering 15.4 million vehicles as reported; model year 2009 is covered by the most (11). Owners filed 4 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
22
Most for 2009: 11
Units affected
15.4M
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
4
-42.9% 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
10 rated versions, model years 2003 to 2010
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4 DR · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 13.6% risk |
| 2009 | 4 DR · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 13.6% risk |
| 2008 | 4-DR · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 14.0% risk |
| 2008 | 4-DR W/SAB · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 14.0% risk |
| 2007 | 4-DR · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 14.0% risk |
| 2007 | 4-DR W/SAB · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 14.0% risk |
| 2006 | 4 DR · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 14.0% risk |
| 2005 | 4 DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 14.0% risk |
| 2004 | 4 DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 14.0% risk |
| 2003 | 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 Vibe, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
4 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Air bags1,012
- Visibility176
- Power train136
- Vehicle speed control118
- Engine and engine cooling101
- Electrical system96
- Engine65
- Complaints
- 1,868
- Crashes reported
- 107
- Fires reported
- 5
- People injured
- 114
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Pontiac Vibe by component
- Air bags14 · 10.1M units
- Visibility3 · 5.00M units
- Vehicle speed control2 · 142K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 162K units
- Power train1 · 2,701 units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 10K units
Pontiac Vibe recalls
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Questions and answers
Is the 2013 Pontiac Vibe recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2013 Pontiac Vibe. 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 Vibe have?
22 recalls cover the Pontiac Vibe, for 15.4 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (14 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Pontiac Vibe?
Air bags: named in 1,012 of the 1,868 safety complaints about the Pontiac Vibe, then visibility (176). 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.