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GMC · Large SUV

2023 GMC Acadia

Gas
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
4 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
C
Safety Signal
78 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns 4
Complaints3 crash · 1 fire · 4 injured reported 47
Crash ratingNHTSA overall 5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 25 mpg
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The 2023 GMC Acadia is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Acadia FWD, is EPA-rated at 25 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 47 complaints, most often about the engine. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

GMC Acadia — photograph via Wikimedia Commons
GMC Acadia · Photo: Deathpallie325 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Trims & pricing

Source: manufacturer press kitCompare a trim →
TrimPowertrainDriveMSRPHPTorqueCargo (2nd row)Wheels
SLEGasFWD—228 hp258 lb-ft41.7 cu-ft18 in
SLEGasAWD—228 hp258 lb-ft41.7 cu-ft18 in
SLT 2.0LGasFWD—228 hp258 lb-ft41.7 cu-ft18 in
SLT 2.0LGasAWD—228 hp258 lb-ft41.7 cu-ft18 in
SLT 3.6LGasFWD—310 hp271 lb-ft41.7 cu-ft18 in
SLT 3.6LGasAWD—310 hp271 lb-ft41.7 cu-ft18 in
AT4GasAWD—310 hp271 lb-ft41.7 cu-ft17 in
Denali 2.0LGasFWD—228 hp258 lb-ft41.7 cu-ft20 in
Denali 2.0LGasAWD—228 hp258 lb-ft41.7 cu-ft20 in
Denali 3.6LGasFWD—310 hp271 lb-ft41.7 cu-ft20 in
Denali 3.6LGasAWD—310 hp271 lb-ft41.7 cu-ft20 in

MSRP excludes destination. Open a trim for the complete spec sheet and standard/optional equipment. Have the car in front of you? Decode its VIN to see which of these trims it is and what it was priced at.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Acadia FWDGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo222925$2,700
Acadia AWDGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo222724$2,800
Acadia FWDGasFWD3.6L 6-cyl192722$3,050
Acadia AWDGasAWD3.6L 6-cyl192621$3,200

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 45411, 45412, 45385, 45389.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
Acadia FWD7 / 10Federal Tier 3 Bin 30 / California LEV-III SULEV30All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
Acadia AWD7 / 10California LEV-III SULEV30 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 30All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
Acadia FWD6 / 10Federal Tier 3 Bin 50 / California LEV-III ULEV50All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
Acadia AWD6 / 10California LEV-III ULEV50 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 50All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

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Recalls (4)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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N232419690
42 vehicles 100% reported repaired
Problem General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 GMC Acadia and 2024 Cadilac XT5 and XT6 vehicles. The windshield may have been assembled without the proper urethane sealant required to bond the windshield to the vehicle body. Risk A windshield that is not properly bonded may detach during a crash and increase the risk of injury. Fix Dealers will inspect the windshield and apply primer and urethane sealant. If the windshield is damaged, the dealer will replace it. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232419690.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V681000 reported Oct 12, 2023 General Motors, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Power Train

N222389310
8,744 vehicles 94% reported repaired
Problem General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT6, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer, Traverse, and 2022-2023 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission. Risk A half-shaft disengaging from the transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will replace the sun gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2023. The remedy is expected to become available August 31, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222389310.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V172000 reported Mar 16, 2023 General Motors, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Power Train

N222393410
10 vehicles 90% reported repaired
Problem General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT5 and GMC Acadia vehicles. The right-front half-shaft assemblies may be improperly connected to the transmission, causing them to separate. Risk Separation between the half-shaft and transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will replace the right-front half-shaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222393410.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V043000 reported Feb 2, 2023 General Motors, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Equipment

N222381690
24 vehicles 96% reported repaired
Problem General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The certification label located on the driver's side B-pillar contains tire size information that may be illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." Risk Illegible tire size information may result in the wrong tires being installed, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will replace the vehicle certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222381690.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V708000 reported Sep 22, 2022 General Motors, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

Whether any of this applies to one specific Acadia

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2023 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. GMC publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

NHTSA VIN check →GMC’s own VIN lookup →

Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2023 GMC Acadia, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
47complaints filed

3 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 4 injuries · 0 deaths reported

4.7 per 10,000 built · GMC reported 100,080 Acadia built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2022: 1 · 2023: 5 · 2024: 13 · 2025: 9 · 2026: 19

Most-cited components

Engine 13
Power Train 13
Electrical System 10
Unspecified 9
Fuel/Propulsion System 4
Back Over Prevention 4

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

Telematic control module went out. On research, it is a common problem and there is no fix because the module is back ordered. No time given for when available. We would like to add our name to see if it can be included in a recall
Electrical System Jan 18, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11711729
The contact owns a 2023 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for maintenance, and the tech informed the dealer that the passenger’s side rear suspension toe link needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who confirmed that the passenger’s side rear toe link needed to be replaced.
Suspension at 42,101 miles Oct 15, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11693647
While driving under normal conditions, the vehicle experienced a sudden, violent deceleration. The emergency braking and collision avoidance systems activated spontaneously, as if the vehicle had struck or was about to strike an object. There was no obstacle, impact, or external threat present.
Service Brakes Aug 16, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11681063
The contact owns a 2023 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, it was discovered that there was water and condensation inside the rear middle brake light assembly. The contact later discovered that during rainstorms, rainwater had leaked into the rear seating and hatch area of the vehicle.
Structure at 5,200 miles Jul 9, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11672148
I've had the engine stall before coming to a complete stop on several occasions. It also has been shifting hard and has had a delayed shift. The other day all of the lights to to screen and speedometer completely went out while driving then randomly came back on. That's the only speedometer I have is the digital screen
Engine Jun 14, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11666905
We purchased a 2023 GMC Acadia AT4 new in October 2023. There is currently a little over 19,000 miles on the AT4. As of today November 13, 2024 the SUV has been to Blaise Alexanders, for at 3 times with same issues.
Power Train Nov 13, 2024 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11625026

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by GMC itself: 21 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 1 killed, 25 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 21 per 100,000 built. Every Acadia model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

When owners reported it

Reported at 25k

miles, typically

Half the 13 owner reports with an odometer reading on file fall between 7,000 and 39,000 miles. That is when problems get reported, which is not the same as when they start — and not a failure rate, because nobody knows how many of these cars never had a problem at all.

Too few readings for a curve — the 13 on file: 4 under 10k, 1 10k–20k, 2 20k–30k, 3 30k–40k, 1 40k–50k, 1 60k–70k, 1 80k–90k.

Odometer readings as filed by owners with NHTSA. Readings under 100 or over 400,000 miles are dropped as data entry rather than history, and a component needs at least 12 readings before a median is shown for it.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆15%
SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆16%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Extended coverage on file 1 filing by the manufacturer with NHTSA naming this model year

The term and the vehicles it covers are the manufacturer’s, as NHTSA’s summary of each filing states them; a dealer checks one particular car by its VIN. Every GM warranty extension (33) → · Every warranty extension on file, all makes →

Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 584
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-10-16
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 574 service bulletins, 6 service campaigns, 2 over-the-air updates

Most often about: Electrical System, Engine, Unknown Or Other, Equipment, Power Train.

  • PIC6626B Service bulletin
    2026-10-16 · Unknown Or Other
  • PI created to guide technicians through radio restriction process
  • PIT6457C Service bulletin
    2026-09-28 · Unknown Or Other
  • This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being replaced.
  • PIC6540K Service bulletin
    2026-09-28 · Unknown Or Other
  • This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
  • PIT5698F Service bulletin
    2026-09-26 · Unknown Or Other
  • This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
  • PIP4902W Service bulletin
    2026-09-04 · Unknown Or Other
  • This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
  • PIC6551C Service bulletin
    2026-08-20 · Unknown Or Other
  • This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
  • PIT5099J Service bulletin
    2026-07-21 · Unknown Or Other
  • PI to help diagnose A/C concern
  • PIT5966F Service bulletin
    2026-06-23 · Unknown Or Other
  • This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

CodeWhat it meansMost often filed underWhere it appears
P04FB
P04FB on GMC →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other10 bulletins · 1 owner report
P023F
P023F on GMC →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →7 bulletins · 1 owner report
P129F
P129F on GMC →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →7 bulletins
B3924
B3924 on GMC →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →4 bulletins
B3925
B3925 on GMC →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →4 bulletins
B3926
B3926 on GMC →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →4 bulletins
B3927
B3927 on GMC →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →4 bulletins
B3928
B3928 on GMC →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →4 bulletins
U0155
U0155 on GMC →		A module has stopped hearing from the instrument cluster.Electrical System · Battery →4 bulletins
P0513
P0513 on GMC →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →3 bulletins
B101D
B101D on GMC →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Back Over Prevention2 bulletins
B101EManufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Back Over Prevention2 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

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At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2023 GMC Acadia failed the emissions check on 1.9% of first inspections — close to the 1.6% for every 2023 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 0.77% (every 2023 vehicle: 1.1%).

New York inspections 1.9%

failed emissions

3,133 initial inspections of 3,083 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2023 AcadiaEvery 2023 vehicleBehind it
Failed the emissions check1.9%1.6%3,125
Failed the safety inspection0.77%1.1%3,133
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0.16%0.16%3,133
Miles driven a year10,84710,038odometer at inspection
Average odometer35,37832,673odometer at inspection

New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2023 vehicle” is every 2023 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

Acadia by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2027 A 0 0 22 mpg2026 A 1 10 22 mpg2025 A 0 67 23 mpg2024 A 0 61 23 mpg2023 this page C 4 47 25 mpg2022 C 3 50 25 mpg2021 B 2 154 25 mpg2020 D 6 106 24 mpg2019 B 2 388 23 mpg2018 B 2 396 23 mpg2017 D 4 705 23 mpg2016 D 4 236 18 mpg

Common questions about the 2023 Acadia

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2023 GMC Acadia have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 4 recall campaigns for the 2023 GMC Acadia. The most serious on file is 23V681000, covering Visibility. 1 of them was filed with no repair available at the time — NHTSA's file records what the manufacturer had in hand on the filing date, not what exists today. The manufacturer's own estimate for when a fix would be ready: August 31, 2023. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2023 GMC Acadia?

NHTSA gave the 2023 GMC Acadia 5 stars overall in its New Car Assessment Program tests — 5-star frontal crash, 5-star side crash, 4-star rollover. WhichTrim also grades it C (78/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2023 GMC Acadia?

Across the 4 EPA-rated configurations of the 2023 GMC Acadia, the best EPA combined figure is 25 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What do owners complain about on the 2023 GMC Acadia?

Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 GMC Acadia, most often about engine, power train, electrical system. Of those, 3 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 4 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2023 GMC Acadia?

The EPA smog rating for the 2023 GMC Acadia runs 6 to 7 out of 10 across its configurations. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California LEV-III SULEV30, California LEV-III ULEV50, Federal Tier 3 Bin 30, Federal Tier 3 Bin 50 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2023 GMC Acadia?

The manufacturer has filed 584 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2023 GMC Acadia, most often covering electrical system, engine, unknown or other. The most recent is dated 2026-10-16. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2023 GMC Acadia do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2023 GMC Acadia failed the emissions check on 1.9% of first inspections — close to the 1.6% for every 2023 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 0.77% (every 2023 vehicle: 1.1%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations4 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates4 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls4NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints47NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings2 testedNHTSA NCAPOnly the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins584NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
InvestigationsnoneNHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationNo defect investigation has been opened.
Driver-assist crash reportsnoneNHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSAnoneNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWe had no VIN pattern to decode for this model year, or the manufacturer filed nothing usable.
Trims, pricing & equipment11 trimsManufacturer press kitTranscribed from the manufacturer's own press material, every value carrying the document it came from.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

pages beside this one
Other years The 2027 Acadia The Acadia model year with the cleanest record on file — grade A, 0 recalls.Lineup Every 2023 model on file, by price Each 2023 nameplate whose press kit we hold, ranked by the maker's announced starting MSRP — this one among them.Recalls Every GMC recall on file All campaigns filed against GMC vehicles, newest first, with the manufacturer's own number.Recall Watch Watch this Acadia by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly. Trim-level specifications and pricing are transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit; every value carries its source in the data file.

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