Does the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu, the most recent reported on April 2, 2026 (Back over prevention: sensing system, camera). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu?

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is back over prevention (5 complaints), followed by unknown or other (5).

How many 2025 Chevrolet Malibu complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 12 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2025 Chevrolet Malibu recalls and problems

1 recall and 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu.

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Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2025 Chevrolet Malibu recalls

Back over prevention: sensing system, camera

NHTSA campaign 26V212000 · reported April 2, 2026 · General Motors, LLC · 276,879 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
The risk: A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2026. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262551720. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 2, 2026.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Back over prevention5
Unknown or other5
Electrical system4
Power train1
Service brakes1
Steering1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 25, 2026 · Unknown or other
The back up camera has a safety recall. The vehicle intermittently will have a distorted view from the back up camera, it looks like it is looking down a tunnel and is round around it. I told the service representative, Shea Stover, this when we dropped the car off. We waited months to get safety recall completed as…

Aug 27, 2026 · Back over prevention
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V212000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for…

Aug 6, 2026 · Electrical system
The esc light came on, air conditioner fan speed went high then low and my screen flickered out momentarily. The esc light came on three more times, 10-15 seconds each time with no lights remaining on after and no other changes. The next time I drove, when turning the esc light came on and the steering locked up for…

Aug 1, 2026 · Unknown or other · crash reported
Unknown, I parked the vehicle, got out of it, left car running for AC, locked the doors. The car was in park. Locks unlocked door, rear view camera display cut off, AC still running. I am viewing a house, so I walk around house and car still in park, 0-5min. I go in the house, 10-15 later, out of habit hit the lock…

Jul 27, 2026 · Back over prevention · 39,000 miles
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse(R), the rearview camera displayed a blank image on the screen. In addition, the camera unexpectedly turned on while driving at various speeds, displaying a blank image with the message "Service Camera" displayed at the…

Malibu model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2022	1	99	4	0
2023	2	72	5	1
2024	2	44	3	0
2025	1	12	1	0

Across all years, the 2009 Malibu has the most complaints (1,509). All Chevrolet Malibu years →

Questions

Does the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu, the most recent reported on April 2, 2026 (Back over prevention: sensing system, camera). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu?: Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is back over prevention (5 complaints), followed by unknown or other (5).
How many 2025 Chevrolet Malibu complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 12 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 25, 2026.