NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 GMC Acadia Safety Ratings
The 2022 GMC Acadia scores 90 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 3 recalls, and 45 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2022 GMC Acadia achieved a 5 out of 5-star overall crash rating from NHTSA. This strong performance in federal testing contributes to its NHTSA Safety Index of 90/100, placing it in the Exceptional band. Three safety-avoidance technologies were standard on this model year. Its federal safety profile is further supported by three resolved recall campaigns.
The 2022 GMC Acadia AWD received a 5-star overall crash rating and a Safety Index of 90/100 according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 135 SUVs from 2022 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2022 GMC Acadia ranks 37 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 90 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 15.1% |
| Recalls on file | 3 |
| Owner complaints | 45 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 37 of 135 SUVs tested for 2022 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 GMC Acadia?
The 2022 model year marks a meaningful step forward for the Acadia in federal safety metrics. The NHTSA Safety Index rose from 86/100 in 2021, a Strong band score, to 90/100 in 2022, crossing into the Exceptional band. That four-point gain was driven in part by a near-perfect crash protection sub-score of 66 out of 70 and a full 10 out of 10 on avoidance technology, reflecting standard fitment of forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control across the AWD lineup. The defect record sub-score of 13.5 out of 20 reflects the weight of three recall campaigns issued during the model year, two of them in June and one originating from September of the prior calendar year. The fuel tank assembly recall is specific to AWD variants, making it directly relevant to this tested configuration. The airbag SDM campaign is notable because a module left in manufacturing mode could affect real-world deployment behavior. Despite those campaigns, the overall index and crash star performance position the 2022 Acadia AWD as one of the stronger entries in its segment by NHTSA measures.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2022 GMC Acadia perform in crash tests?
The 2022 GMC Acadia AWD achieves a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA, a strong showing in federal crash tests. It earned 5 stars in both frontal and side impact evaluations. Its rollover resistance, however, presents as a relative area of concern, rated at 4 out of 5 stars with a 15-percent rollover risk. The Acadia AWD did demonstrate a "No Tip" result in the dynamic tip test.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16085
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 GMC Acadia have any recalls?
Yes. Three recall campaigns cover this model year. The first targets the fuel tank assembly on AWD variants, citing a rollover-related fuel system concern. The second addresses a left-rear suspension toe link that may have been improperly manufactured. The third involves the airbag sensing diagnostic module potentially left in manufacturing mode. No do-not-drive order is noted in the data, but all three campaigns warrant VIN verification.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY22V446000
Risk: A fuel tank rollover valve that does not properly seal can result in a fuel leak during a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace the fuel tank shell if the rollover valve is found to be dislodged or missing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222366070.
Reported 2022-06-23
SUSPENSION:REAR22V427000
Risk: A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the left-rear suspension and replace the fastener if it is loose or missing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 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 N222364330.
Reported 2022-06-16
AIR BAGS21V702000
Risk: The air bags will not deploy with an unactivated SDM, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: The vehicles will be returned to the assembly plant for SDM activation. Both affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212344261.
Reported 2021-09-10
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 GMC Acadia?
Owners have filed 45 unverified complaints with NHTSA, including alleged reports of 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the Electrical System with 14 reports, the Engine with 13, and the Fuel/Propulsion System with 7. All are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
45 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 GMC Acadia?
All three recalls for the 2022 GMC Acadia AWD, concerning the fuel tank, rear suspension toe link, and airbag SDM, warrant confirmation of completed remedies before purchase. Unresolved recall status transfers with ownership.
- The 2022 model year Safety Index of 90/100 represents a four-point improvement over the 2021 Acadia's 86/100, moving the vehicle from the Strong band into the Exceptional band.
- An airbag recall specific to 2022 GMC Acadia vehicles found that the sensing diagnostic module may have been left in manufacturing mode, a condition that could affect airbag deployment in a crash.
- The fuel tank assembly recall applies specifically to 2022 AWD variants shared with the Cadillac XT5 and XT6, making it directly applicable to the tested configuration covered on this page.
- Forty-five unverified owner complaints on file with NHTSA include alleged reports of 3 crashes and 1 fire; the Electrical System and Engine are the most frequently cited components in those unverified allegations.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 GMC Acadia places
The 2022 GMC Acadia qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 GMC Acadia safety questions
Was the 2022 GMC Acadia crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2022 GMC Acadia, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 90 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2022 GMC Acadia crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2022 GMC Acadia earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 5 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 15.1%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2022 GMC Acadia have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 3 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 GMC Acadia. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 GMC Acadia?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 45 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 GMC Acadia. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Acadia years
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|---|---|---|---|
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 16085), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the GMC Acadia 2022.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 37 of 135 in the SUV class for 2022.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.