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Chevrolet Malibu recalls by model year
NHTSA lists 59 recall campaigns across the 2010 to 2025 Malibu model years in our list. Pick a year to see each campaign and the free fix.
| Model year | Campaigns | Most recent part |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Malibu recalls | 1 | Back over prevention: camera |
| 2024 Malibu recalls | 2 | Back over prevention: camera |
| 2023 Malibu recalls | 2 | Back over prevention: camera |
| 2022 Malibu recalls | 1 | Structure: frame and members |
| 2021 Malibu recalls | 2 | Seats |
| 2020 Malibu recalls | 1 | Seat belts: critical fasteners |
| 2019 Malibu recalls | 1 | Seat belts: critical fasteners |
| 2018 Malibu recalls | 6 | Seat belts: critical fasteners |
| 2017 Malibu recalls | 4 | Seat belts: critical fasteners |
| 2016 Malibu recalls | 9 | Seat belts: critical fasteners |
| 2015 Malibu recalls | 3 | Electrical system: ignition |
| 2014 Malibu recalls | 6 | Electrical system: ignition |
| 2013 Malibu recalls | 10 | Suspension: rear |
| 2012 Malibu recalls | 3 | Seat belts |
| 2011 Malibu recalls | 4 | Air bags: inflator module |
| 2010 Malibu recalls | 4 | Air bags: inflator module |
Parts that come up most
Across these years, the parts named most often in Malibu campaigns are:
- Electrical system (11 campaigns)
- Air bags (10 campaigns)
- Seat belts (8 campaigns)
- Power train (4 campaigns)
- Visibility (4 campaigns)
- Suspension (4 campaigns)
One campaign often covers several model years, so the same recall can appear under more than one year. Your VIN tells you which ones apply to your car.
More: all Chevrolet recalls.
Chevrolet Malibu recall questions
Which Chevrolet Malibu year has the most recalls?
Of the model years we list, the 2013 Malibu has the most, with 10 campaigns. Many campaigns cover several model years, so the same recall can show on more than one page.
Should I avoid a Chevrolet Malibu with recalls?
Not by itself. Recalls are fixed free, and a car with a completed recall is no worse off. Check the VIN of the exact car before you buy.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Not a repair shop, estimates only.