39 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Chevrolet Malibu, across model years 2004–2025. Every recall repair is free at any Chevrolet dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your Malibu by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Chevrolet Malibu model years, the 2013 has the most recalls (11); the 2010 drew the most owner complaints (1,363).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Chevrolet Malibu model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4 | no data |
| 2005 | 4 | no data |
| 2006 | 4 | no data |
| 2007 | 3 | no data |
| 2008 | 4 | no data |
| 2009 | 4 | no data |
| 2010 | 4 | 1363 |
| 2011 | 4 | 978 |
| 2012 | 3 | 907 |
| 2013 | 11 | 923 |
| 2014 | 6 | 363 |
| 2015 | 3 | 270 |
| 2016 | 9 | 861 |
| 2017 | 4 | 725 |
| 2018 | 6 | 710 |
| 2019 | 1 | 193 |
| 2020 | 1 | 198 |
| 2021 | 2 | 89 |
| 2022 | 1 | 98 |
| 2023 | 2 | 70 |
| 2024 | 2 | 42 |
| 2025 | 1 | 11 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Chevrolet is recalling certain 2023-2025 Malibu vehicles due to rearview camera display problems that could reduce driver visibility behind the vehicle, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact Chevrolet for free rearview camera replacement.
General Motors recalls 2024 Cadillac XT4 vehicles with incorrect owner's manuals that could lead to improper vehicle operation and crash risk. Owners receive free corrected manuals via dealer.
GM recalls 2022 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles with improperly welded front impact bars that could cause crash sensors to malfunction, increasing injury risk. Owners must contact GM for repurchase if issue found.
Chevrolet is recalling 2021 Malibu vehicles with improperly welded driver seat frames that may not restrain drivers in crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners must have seats inspected and repaired free by dealers.
General Motors recalls 2013 Buick Lacrosse vehicles with rear toe links that may fracture, increasing crash risk. Owners must have suspension components replaced free by dealers.
When the Chevrolet Malibu recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 7,801 complaints with NHTSA about the Chevrolet Malibu; the most reported area is electrical system. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Chevrolet Malibu complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 39 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Chevrolet Malibu, covering model years 2004–2025. The most recent was issued Apr 2, 2026 (Back Over Prevention).
The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu has the most, with 11 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Electrical System (7), Air Bags (7), Suspension (4), Power Train (4).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Chevrolet dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Chevrolet to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Chevrolet dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.