More than 270,000 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles made by General Motors have been recalled due to faulty rearview cameras, according to a report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
It said the recall includes 42,309 2025 Chevy Malibu vehicles, 114,706 2024 Chevy Malibu vehicles and 114,755 2023 Chevy Malibu vehicles. Rearview cameras in these vehicles may display distorted or blank images.
“If the rearview camera is not functioning properly, rear visibility is reduced, increasing the risk of a crash during a backing event,” said the NHTSA.
Vehicles included in the recall had cameras manufactured by Sharp Electronics installed in them and GM began conducting a six-month review of field complaints associated with the cameras in late February. It learned of eight parts that were returned to the supplier in February 2025 and decided to monitor field data every six months.
According to the NHTSA, GM’s supplier discovered that the issue with the cameras is related to the bonding process used to assemble the camera housing. This issue “could weaken the adhesive bond on some assemblies.”
Through its investigation into the problem, GM’s found that the mounting configuration of the Sharp cameras on the Chevrolet Malibu vehicles could expose them to moisture. That moisture could then “breach an insufficient housing bond.”
“An analysis of field data completed on February 20, 2026, found 19,117 potentially related complaints of rearview camera display issues,” said the NHTSA. “GM received these reports between November 22, 2022 and January 29, 2026. GM is not aware of any crashes or injuries associated with this condition on the Chevrolet Malibu. GM’s Safety Field Action Decision Authority (SFADA) decided to conduct a safety recall on March 26, 2026.”
To address this issue, dealers will replace the rearview cameras. Replacement parts were made outside the supplier’s “suspect manufacturing window,” the NHTSA said.
Dealers were notified of the recall schedule on April 2, the administration said. Owner notifications are expected to be mailed out starting May 18.
Earlier this year, Audacy also reported on a recall of Ford vehicles over fire risks.
