2025 Chevrolet Malibu recalls, problems & safety ratings
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu and 11 owner complaints. The most-reported problem areas are back over prevention (5), electrical system (4), unknown or other (4). It earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating. EPA-rated fuel economy is about 31 mpg combined.
The 2025 has the fewest owner complaints of any Malibu model year from 2012 to 2025. It has 1 recall vs. an average of 3.6 per model year.
Recalls 1
Every recall NHTSA lists for the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu. Not every recall applies to every vehicle, so check your VIN. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
Risk: A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Common problems
From complaints owners filed with NHTSA. Complaints aren't verified, but patterns across hundreds of owners point to known weak spots.
Most-reported problem areas
By the numbers
Recent owner reports
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 the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the is…
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 about 5 seconds
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 buttons on car again, because I couldn't see it. When we exit…
Safety ratings
2025 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for common configurations of the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu.
Malibu
Auto (variable gear ratios) · 4 cyl · 1.5 L · Turbo
Regular
Other model years
Questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu, most recently for back over prevention · sensing system · camera (04/02/2026). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Enter your VIN to check whether a recall applies to your vehicle.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu?
Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are back over prevention (5), electrical system (4), unknown or other (4).
Is the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu safe?
The 2025 Chevrolet Malibu earned a 5-star overall rating in NHTSA's 5-star safety ratings.
Is the 2025 a good year for the Chevrolet Malibu?
The 2025 has the fewest owner complaints of any Malibu model year from 2012 to 2025. It has 1 recall vs. an average of 3.6 per model year.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu get?
The 2025 Chevrolet Malibu is EPA-rated at about 31 mpg combined.
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings APIs; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data retrieved October 21, 2026. NHTSA model names used: MALIBU, Malibu.