2006 Pontiac Solstice Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2006 Pontiac Solstice, and owners have filed 243 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2006 Pontiac Solstice
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Occupant classification (air bags)
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. Owners may contact Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737 or Saturn…
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Ignition (electrical system)
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…
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Air bags and switch (electrical system)
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. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are…
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.…
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Seal (power train)
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;…
243 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Pontiac Solstice have filed 243 complaints with NHTSA; 9 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 8 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 40,902 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 51 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I have an alarm on my car that states the air bag needs service. I utilized a code reader which indicated there is a failure with the passenger air bag system. I checked for recalls and found one ( NH”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 3, 2026 · Air bags
“Headlamp housing is cracking and allowing moisture to get into headlight area. It makes the lights while driving very poor and is a night hazard.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 31, 2025 · Exterior lighting
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2006 Pontiac Solstice. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–19 / 24–26 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Two Seaters |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Pontiac Solstice model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Pontiac Solstice model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Pontiac Solstice | 4 | 243 |
| 2007 Pontiac Solstice | 4 | 290 |
| 2008 Pontiac Solstice | 4 | 159 |
| 2009 Pontiac Solstice | 3 | 36 |
| 2010 Pontiac Solstice | 3 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2006 Pontiac Solstice
How do I know if my 2006 Pontiac Solstice has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2006 Pontiac Solstice; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Pontiac dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 07V589000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Pontiac models
- G65,889 complaints
- Grand AM5,580 complaints
- Grand Prix5,426 complaints
- Bonneville1,979 complaints
- Vibe1,865 complaints
- Sunfire1,144 complaints
- Montana1,054 complaints
- Trans Sport973 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.