33
recalls
The Buick Riviera has 33 recalls covering 8.36 million vehicles as reported; model year 1990 is covered by the most (4).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
33
Most for 1990: 4
Units affected
8.36M
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Buick Riviera by component
- Service brakes, hydraulic4 · 60K units
- Steering4 · 109K units
- Wheels4 · 39K units
- Fuel system, gasoline3 · 1.17M units
- Seat belts3 · 209K units
- Vehicle speed control3 · 1.76M units
- Exterior lighting2 · 75K units
- Service brakes, air2 · 11K units
Buick Riviera recalls
The 25 newest of 33
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Questions and answers
Is the 1997 Buick Riviera recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1997 Buick Riviera. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Buick Riviera have?
33 recalls cover the Buick Riviera, for 8.36 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is service brakes, hydraulic (4 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Buick Riviera?
Service brakes, hydraulic: named in 46 of the 316 safety complaints about the Buick Riviera, then engine and engine cooling (45). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.