The Lemon IndexPontiac Vibe recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2003–2010 Pontiac Vibe, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
Check a VIN to see that car's model-year report and recalls.
Every recall 22
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2020 · model years 2003–2004
The replacement air bag may not unfold as designed during inflation in high temperature conditions, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly.
554 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V039000
- Airbags · recall issued Aug 2019 · model years 2005–2008
The air bag may not unfold as designed during inflation under high temperature conditions, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly.
229,460 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V627000
- Airbags · recall issued Dec 2018 · model years 2003–2007
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.
168,993 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V883000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2018 · model years 2009–2010
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
628,018 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V024000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2018 · model year 2010
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
116,126 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V025000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2017 · model year 2009
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
577,875 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V006000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2016 · model years 2009–2010
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
1,754,517 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V340000
- Airbags · recall issued Mar 2016 · model year 2008
This is to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag inflator which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag.
147,242 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V127000
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- Airbags · recall issued Mar 2016 · model year 2008
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
71,163 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V128000
- Visibility · recall issued Oct 2015 · model years 2009–2010
During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.
1,814,284 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V689000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2015 · model years 2003–2007
On June 16, 2015, Toyota expanded the recall to include an additional 1,270,468 vehicles, including model year 2002-2003 and 2005-2007 Sequoia, 2005-2006 Tundra, 2003-2007 Corolla, 2003-2007 Corolla Matrix, 2003-2007 Pon…
1,973,468 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V285000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2015 · model years 2003–2007
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
1,069,055 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V286000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2015 · model years 2003–2004
Due to electrical noise, a component in the air bag control module may fail, causing the front air bags, side air bags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the.
1,006,849 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V043000
- Airbags · recall issued Apr 2014 · model years 2009–2010
In the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module housed in a spiral cable assembly, which includes a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC).
1,486,413 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V168000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2013 · model years 2003–2004
The supplemental restraint system (SRS) circuits are susceptible to internal shorting.
887,709 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V029000
- Visibility · recall issued Oct 2012 · model year 2009
The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies.
2,519,424 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V491000
- Engine · recall issued Aug 2010 · model years 2005–2008
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 PONTIAC VIBE VEHICLES.
161,754 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V387000
- Speed control · recall issued Jan 2010 · model years 2009–2010
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 PONTIAC VIBE PASSENGER VEHICLES.
70,806 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V024000
- Speed control · recall issued Jan 2010 · model years 2009–2010
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 PONTIAC VIBE VEHICLES.
70,806 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V018000
- Brakes · recall issued Aug 2009 · model years 2009–2010 1.8L engines only
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 PONTIAC VIBE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L ENGINE AND ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALASKA, COLORADO, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, IOWA, KANSAS, MA…
- Visibility · recall issued Apr 2008 · model years 2003–2004
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 662,178 MY 2003-2004 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX AND PONTIAC VIBE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER WINDOWS.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Mar 2002 · model year 2003
ON CERTAIN TWO-WHEEL DRIVE (2WD) PASSENGER VEHICLES, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE BOLTS THAT JOIN THE REAR BRAKE AND HUB ASSEMBLY TO THE REAR AXLE CARRIER TO BE LOOSE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT TIGHTENING DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS.
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your Vibe?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Pontiac Vibe have?
22 recall campaigns across model years 2003–2010, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 51.
Which Pontiac Vibe year has the most recalls?
The 2009, with 9 campaigns. 2010: 8, 2003: 8, 2004: 7.
What are most Pontiac Vibe recalls about?
Airbags: 14 of the 22 campaigns. Then visibility (3) and speed control (2).
What is the newest Pontiac Vibe recall?
Airbags, filed Jan 2020 (NHTSA 20V039000): The replacement air bag may not unfold as designed during inflation in high temperature conditions, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly.
What is the biggest Pontiac Vibe recall?
NHTSA 12V491000 (visibility, Oct 2012) covers 2,519,424 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies.
How do I check if my Pontiac Vibe has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Pontiac dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Pontiac Vibe: problems and best years · All Pontiac recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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