Pontiac Solstice Recalls

The Pontiac Solstice has been recalled 5 times across the 2006–2010 model years. The most recent recall, from January 26, 2017, covers the occupant classification. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Pontiac dealer.

5recalls
0do not drive / park outside
5model years affected

What gets recalled

  • Air bags
    240%
  • Electrical system
    120%
  • Seat belts
    120%
  • Transmission & drivetrain
    120%

2010 Pontiac Solstice recalls (3)

Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification

NHTSA recall 17V-061 · Jan 26, 2017 · 91,007 vehicles

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. The Passenger Air Bag Suppression System (PPS) sensor may become bent or damaged within the front passenger seat, possibly disabling the front passenger air bag.

Remedy: The remedy for this recall is still under development. A permanent remedy is currently under development. The recall began February 26, 2018.

Electrical system › Ignition

NHTSA recall 14V-171 · Apr 10, 2014 · 2,191,014 vehicles

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.

Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and for vehicles that were built with the defective ignition cylinder and have not previously had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will replace the…

Air bags

NHTSA recall 14V-047 · Feb 10, 2014 · 2,190,934 vehicles

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect.

2009 Pontiac Solstice recalls (3)

Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification

NHTSA recall 17V-061 · Jan 26, 2017 · 91,007 vehicles

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. The Passenger Air Bag Suppression System (PPS) sensor may become bent or damaged within the front passenger seat, possibly disabling the front passenger air bag.

Remedy: The remedy for this recall is still under development. A permanent remedy is currently under development. The recall began February 26, 2018.

Electrical system › Ignition

NHTSA recall 14V-171 · Apr 10, 2014 · 2,191,014 vehicles

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.

Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and for vehicles that were built with the defective ignition cylinder and have not previously had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will replace the…

Air bags

NHTSA recall 14V-047 · Feb 10, 2014 · 2,190,934 vehicles

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect.

2008 Pontiac Solstice recalls (4)

Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification

NHTSA recall 17V-061 · Jan 26, 2017 · 91,007 vehicles

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. The Passenger Air Bag Suppression System (PPS) sensor may become bent or damaged within the front passenger seat, possibly disabling the front passenger air bag.

Remedy: The remedy for this recall is still under development. A permanent remedy is currently under development. The recall began February 26, 2018.

Electrical system › Ignition

NHTSA recall 14V-171 · Apr 10, 2014 · 2,191,014 vehicles

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.

Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and for vehicles that were built with the defective ignition cylinder and have not previously had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will replace the…

Air bags

NHTSA recall 14V-047 · Feb 10, 2014 · 2,190,934 vehicles

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect.

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

NHTSA recall 07V-454 · Sep 26, 2007 · 1,482 vehicles

Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." and standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." these vehicles May have one to four inboard seat stud fasteners that do not meet specification for strength.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the inboard seat studs and, if necessary, remove the stud and install a bolt free of charge. The recall began on October 10, 2007.

2007 Pontiac Solstice recalls (4)

Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification

NHTSA recall 17V-061 · Jan 26, 2017 · 91,007 vehicles

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. The Passenger Air Bag Suppression System (PPS) sensor may become bent or damaged within the front passenger seat, possibly disabling the front passenger air bag.

Remedy: The remedy for this recall is still under development. A permanent remedy is currently under development. The recall began February 26, 2018.

Electrical system › Ignition

NHTSA recall 14V-171 · Apr 10, 2014 · 2,191,014 vehicles

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.

Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and for vehicles that were built with the defective ignition cylinder and have not previously had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will replace the…

Air bags

NHTSA recall 14V-047 · Feb 10, 2014 · 2,190,934 vehicles

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect.

Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft › Seal

NHTSA recall 07V-589 · Dec 20, 2007 · 275,936 vehicles

On certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and May experience a fluid leak.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the pinion seal free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2008. Owners May contact Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006 or http://www.Cadillac.com; Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www.Pontiac.com;…

2006 Pontiac Solstice recalls (4)

Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification

NHTSA recall 17V-061 · Jan 26, 2017 · 91,007 vehicles

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. The Passenger Air Bag Suppression System (PPS) sensor may become bent or damaged within the front passenger seat, possibly disabling the front passenger air bag.

Remedy: The remedy for this recall is still under development. A permanent remedy is currently under development. The recall began February 26, 2018.

Electrical system › Ignition

NHTSA recall 14V-171 · Apr 10, 2014 · 2,191,014 vehicles

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.

Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and for vehicles that were built with the defective ignition cylinder and have not previously had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will replace the…

Air bags

NHTSA recall 14V-047 · Feb 10, 2014 · 2,190,934 vehicles

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect.

Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft › Seal

NHTSA recall 07V-589 · Dec 20, 2007 · 275,936 vehicles

On certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and May experience a fluid leak.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the pinion seal free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2008. Owners May contact Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006 or http://www.Cadillac.com; Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www.Pontiac.com;…

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Pontiac Solstice have?

NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the Pontiac Solstice across 5 model years.

How do I know if my Pontiac Solstice has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.