How many recalls does the 2004 Pontiac Aztek have?

The 2004 Pontiac Aztek has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2004 Pontiac Aztek has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2004 Pontiac Aztek?

Of 96 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

2004 Pontiac Aztek Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2004 Pontiac Aztek has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 54,859 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 96 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 07V349000 2007-08-08 20,594 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, VARIATIONS IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OR EXPOSURE TO HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES MAY LEAD TO FRACTURE OF THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE (ICV).

Consequence

A FRACTURE MAY ALLOW FUEL VAPORS TO PASS THROUGH AND ALLOW DROPLETS OF FUEL TO ACCUMULATE ON THE SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. THE RECALL WILL BE MAILED IN TWO PHASES WITH THE FIRST PHASE BEGINNING ON DECEMBER 4, 2007. THE SECOND PHASE WILL BE MAILED ON DECEMBER 13, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668. THE VEHICLE POPULATION…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 05V157000 2005-04-20 34,186 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, CONTAMINATION ON IGNITION RELAY CONTACTS CAN CAUSE HIGH RESISTANCE. THIS CAN AFFECT SIGNALS TO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE AND, COULD CAUSE INTERMITTENT VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY TIME.

Consequence

THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, IT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION RELAY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 AND BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 03V454000 2003-11-10 79 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A WELD BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE AND THE FUEL TANK CAN FAIL.

Consequence

IF THESE PARTS SEPARATE, THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE AN ODOR OF FUEL, THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON OR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE, AND/OR FUEL MAY LEAK ONTO THE GROUND. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SERIAL NUMBER OF THE FUEL TANK TO SEE IF IT IS ON THE LIST OF AFFECTED TANKS. IF THE SERIAL NUMBER MATCHES, THE FUEL TANK WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 4, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

ENGINE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

AIR BAGS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Total complaints96

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“I have been smelling gas from my car for years but just never had the money to get it looked at. I even called about recalls concerning the fuel system that I found out about through research in 2015 but was told they had been closed so I would be charged for the repairs even if it was previously…”

ENGINE · reported 2020-04-25

“I have been smelling gas from my car for years but just never had the money to get it looked at. I even called about recalls concerning the fuel system that I found out about through research in 2015 but was told they had been closed so I would be charged for the repairs even if it was previously…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2020-04-25

“Fuel tank is leaking; there is a history of a recall that has never been repaired on this vehicle. It is a safety issue.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2020-03-31

“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac aztec. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph crashed into a gmc envoy and flipped over landing on the roof. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning lights illuminated prior to the failure. A police report was filed.…”

SEATS · reported 2020-02-21

“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac aztec. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph crashed into a gmc envoy and flipped over landing on the roof. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning lights illuminated prior to the failure. A police report was filed.…”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2020-02-21

“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac aztec. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph crashed into a gmc envoy and flipped over landing on the roof. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning lights illuminated prior to the failure. A police report was filed.…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2020-02-21

“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac aztek. While driving 35 mph, the contact attempted to stop the vehicle and the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle finally stopped before reaching an intersection. The contact noticed that brake fluid was leaking and the brake hoses were…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2019-01-07

“My car turn off on my children and I on the highway thank god we was able to coast on the side of the road. My mechanic said that my ignition control module went out outta no where not only that crankshaft sensor and fuel line exhausted system something wrong engine light still on. With that being…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2018-06-18