Short answer
Among GMC Acadia model years through 2024, 2024 has the fewest NHTSA recall campaigns on record (0) and 2009 has the most (7). Recall counts are not a reliability score; they show how often a safety defect had to be corrected.
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GMC Acadia: Key Facts
- Model years with data
- 20 (2007–2026)
- Distinct recall campaigns
- 38
- Fewest recalls
- 2024 (0)
- Most recalls
- 2009 (7)
- Most recalled system
- Air bags (20)
- 5-star overall rating
- 2011, 2012, 2013 and 10 more years
GMC Acadia Recalls and Ratings by Model Year
| Model year | Recall campaigns | Overall crash rating | Most recalled systems |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Recent: still collecting recalls | 1 | 5 stars | Equipment |
| 2025 Recent: still collecting recalls | 0 | 5 stars | None on record |
| 2024 | 0 | 5 stars | None on record |
| 2023 | 4 | 5 stars | Power train, Equipment, Visibility |
| 2022 | 3 | 5 stars | Air bags, Fuel system, gasoline, Suspension |
| 2021 | 2 | 5 stars | Back over prevention, Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2020 | 6 | 5 stars | Tires, Air bags, Back over prevention |
| 2019 | 2 | 4–5 stars | Power train, Tires |
| 2018 | 2 | 4–5 stars | Fuel system, gasoline, Power train |
| 2017 | 4 | 4–5 stars | Air bags, Fuel system, gasoline, Power train |
| 2016 | 4 | 5 stars | Air bags, Seats, Visibility |
| 2015 | 4 | 5 stars | Air bags, Tires |
| 2014 | 6 | 5 stars | Air bags, Electrical system, Power train |
| 2013 | 3 | 5 stars | Air bags, Seat belts |
| 2012 | 5 | 5 stars | Air bags, Seat belts, Structure |
| 2011 | 5 | 5 stars | Air bags, Seat belts, Structure |
| 2010 | 4 | Not rated | Seat belts, Air bags, Structure |
| 2009 | 7 | Not rated | Seat belts, Air bags, Electrical system |
| 2008 | 5 | Not rated | Electrical system, Air bags, Structure |
| 2007 | 5 | Not rated | Electrical system, Air bags, Structure |
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The scale of the difference
Recall Campaigns by Model Year
Distinct NHTSA recall campaigns per model year. Years after 2024 are recent and still collecting recalls.
- 20261 recall
- 20250 recalls
- 20240 recalls
- 20234 recalls
- 20223 recalls
- 20212 recalls
- 20206 recalls
- 20192 recalls
- 20182 recalls
- 20174 recalls
- 20164 recalls
- 20154 recalls
- 20146 recalls
- 20133 recalls
- 20125 recalls
- 20115 recalls
- 20104 recalls
- 20097 recalls
- 20085 recalls
- 20075 recalls
GMC Acadia: Analysis
How to read recall counts
A recall campaign is a safety defect that the manufacturer or NHTSA required to be fixed. Counts depend on how long a model year has been on the road, so recent years look better than they will in time; this page therefore ranks only model years through 2024. A high count can also mean a manufacturer reacts quickly to small defects, so it says little about breakdowns or running costs.
What the recalls were about
Across all model years, the systems named most often in GMC Acadia recalls are air bags (20), seat belts (9), power train (8), electrical system (7) and structure (6). The number in brackets counts model-year entries, so one campaign that covers several years is counted in each.
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA has an overall star rating for 16 of these 20 model years, and 2011, 2012, 2013 and 10 more years earned 5 stars. Ratings before 2011 come from an earlier version of the program and are not directly comparable with later years. A range such as 4–5 means versions of the same model year were rated differently.
FAQ: GMC Acadia Best and Worst Years
What are the best years for the GMC Acadia?
By NHTSA recall campaigns, 2024 are the cleanest model years through 2024, with 0 each.
Which GMC Acadia model years have the most recalls?
2009 has the most, with 7 recall campaigns each.
Does a recall mean the car is unreliable?
No. A recall is a safety correction filed with NHTSA, usually repaired free of charge. It does not measure breakdowns or running costs, so use these counts together with a vehicle history report and an inspection.
Sources & methodology
Recalls and crash ratings come from the NHTSA datasets and APIs, retrieved on 2026-10-03. A record counts for this model when its make matches and its model name starts with the same words as "Acadia", so variants such as body styles are included. Only model years from 2000 are used, and each recall campaign is counted once per model year. The data does not say whether an individual car was repaired, so check a specific car by VIN.
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