5
recalls
The Sterling Bullet has 5 recalls covering 8,010 vehicles as reported; model year 2008 is covered by the most (5).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
5
Most for 2008: 5
Units affected
8,010
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.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Sterling Bullet, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Air bags1
- Complaints
- 1
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 0
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Sterling Bullet by component
- Steering2 · 5,128 units
- Air bags1 · 2,601 units
- Electrical system1 · 235 units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 46 units
Sterling Bullet recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2016 | Sterling Bullet (2008-2009): Electrical systemNo. 16V880000 | Fire | 235 |
| Jun 10, 2015 | Sterling Bullet (2008-2009): Air bagsNo. 15V361000 | Crash risk | 2,601 |
| Nov 29, 2013 | Sterling Bullet (2008-2009): SteeringNo. 13V605000 | Crash risk | 2,564 |
| Mar 23, 2011 | Sterling Bullet (2008-2009): SteeringNo. 11V193000 | Crash risk | 2,564 |
| Mar 6, 2009 | Sterling Bullet (2008): Engine and engine coolingNo. 09V074000 | Fire | 46 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2009 Sterling Bullet recalled?
Yes: 4 recalls cover the 2009 Sterling Bullet. 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 Sterling Bullet have?
5 recalls cover the Sterling Bullet, for 8,010 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is steering (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Sterling Bullet?
Air bags: named in 1 of the 1 safety complaints about the Sterling Bullet. 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.