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32 model-year entries · 2005–2010

Pontiac airbags problems

1,872 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Pontiac vehicles for airbags issues. 3 active recall campaigns. See airbags across all makes →

Complaints

1,872

Recalls

Year-models

Avg fix

$1,100

161crashes

4fires

170injuries

7fatalities

Editorial perspective by Mark Driver · Founder, ProblemsByVin

I've had plenty of Pontiac in the bay over the years, and the airbag complaints on these don't surprise me. 1,872 on the NHTSA record across 32 model-year entries (2005–2010) is not a fluke. The 2009 Pontiac Vibe leads the list but the pattern shows up across multiple years and models. Not a one-off. 7 fatality reports on file with NHTSA tied to this category on Pontiac vehicles. That elevates this from nuisance to safety-critical. Average shop fix runs about $1,100 — not catastrophic, but it adds up over time. Across the 827 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 67,752 miles. Run the VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup before you buy. Takata-era inflators are still being recalled. The dealer fixes them free.

Worst-affected Pontiac model-years for airbags Top 25 by complaint volume

2009 Pontiac Vibe

347 complaints · ~$1,100 moderate

2007 Pontiac Solstice

208 complaints · ~$1,100 moderate

2005 Pontiac Vibe

171 complaints · ~$1,100 severe

2006 Pontiac Solstice

162 complaints · ~$1,100 moderate

2006 Pontiac Vibe

115 complaints · ~$1,100 moderate

2007 Pontiac Vibe

111 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,100 severe

2008 Pontiac Solstice

94 complaints · ~$1,100 severe

2007 Pontiac G6

75 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,100 severe

2006 Pontiac G6

73 complaints · ~$1,100 critical

2008 Pontiac G6

68 complaints · ~$1,100 critical

2009 Pontiac G8

62 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,100 severe

2007 Pontiac Torrent

48 complaints · ~$1,100 severe

2008 Pontiac Vibe

47 complaints · ~$1,100 severe

2008 Pontiac Torrent

40 complaints · ~$1,100 severe

2010 Pontiac Vibe

31 complaints · ~$1,100 severe

2009 Pontiac Solstice

28 complaints · ~$1,100 moderate

2009 Pontiac G6

27 complaints · ~$1,100 severe

2008 Pontiac G8

22 complaints · ~$1,100 moderate

2007 Pontiac G5

22 complaints · ~$1,100 severe

2008 Pontiac G5

19 complaints · ~$1,100 severe

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix

16 complaints · ~$1,100 critical

2006 Pontiac Grand Prix

12 complaints · ~$1,100 severe

2007 Pontiac Grand Prix

11 complaints · ~$1,100 critical

2005 Pontiac G6

10 complaints · ~$1,100 severe

2010 Pontiac G6

8 complaints · ~$1,100 severe

Active recalls — Pontiac airbags 4 on file

critical NHTSA 18V883000 December 12, 2018 2007 Pontiac Vibe

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2002-2005 Lexus SC and Toyota Sequoia, 2003-2005 Toyota Corolla and Tundra, and 2003-2007 Pontiac Vibe vehicles

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, or replace the air bag assembly that includes an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371, Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for these recalls are J0A (Zone A Toyota), J0B (Zone B Toyota), J0C (Zone C Toyota), JLI (Zone A Lexus), JLJ (Zone B Lexus), and JLK (Zone C Lexus). Note: This recall includes vehicles that have had their air bag previously replaced under an earlier air bag campaign.

severe NHTSA 07V146000 March 30, 2007 2007 Pontiac G6

Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no

This can increase the risk of injury to a child seat occupant during certain crash conditions.

Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger sensing system free of charge. The recall will begin on april 17, 2007. Owners may contact Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

severe NHTSA 17V061000 January 26, 2017 2010 Pontiac Solstice

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles

In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy as intended, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.

Fix: The remedy for this recall is still under development. A permanent remedy is currently under development. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737 or Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 17036.

severe NHTSA 11V534000 November 4, 2011 2009 Pontiac G8

General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Pontiac g8 vehicles manufactured from november 2, 2007 through january 22, 2009

In the event of a crash, this delay may result in increased head injury to certain front seat occupants.

Fix: Gm dealers will reprogram the sensing and diagnostic module free of charge. The safety recall began on november 30, 2011. Owners may contact Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

Common questions

How many Pontiac airbags complaints are on file with NHTSA?

1,872 complaints across 32 model-year entries from 2005 to 2010. 3 active recall campaigns cover airbags issues across the Pontiac lineup.

Which Pontiac model has the most airbags complaints?

The 2009 Pontiac Vibe leads with 347 complaints in this category. Next: 2007 Solstice (208) and 2005 Vibe (171).

What does it cost to fix Pontiac airbags problems?

Independent shops average $1,100 for airbags repairs across the Pontiac lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.

Are there Pontiac airbags recalls?

Yes — 4 active recall campaigns cover airbags on Pontiac vehicles. Recall fixes are free regardless of mileage or warranty status. The list below shows current campaigns with their NHTSA numbers.

Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database. Editorial commentary written by Mark Driver, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin and not affiliated with Pontiac. Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record. Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.