Cobra recalls and safety
8 recalls since 1975 · 31 owner complaints since 1995
8
vehicle recalls since 1975
8
vehicle recalls since 1975
Cobra has had 8 vehicle recalls since 1975, covering 44,792 vehicles as reported. There were no Cobra recalls in 2025. The Cobra Sierra has the most recalls (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls in 2025
0
2026 so far
0
All recalls
8
Since 1975
Units affected
45K
All recalls, as reported
Do-not-drive
0
None in the data
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Recalls per year
Cobra vehicle recalls each year since 1975, and the vehicles they covered
Cobra models
24 models with recalls, complaints or star ratings. Models with enough data have their own page.
| Model | Recalls | Units | Complaints | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra | 2 | 44K | 5 | - |
| Sandpiper | 2 | 44K | 1 | - |
| Cobra | 1 | 459 | 17 | - |
| Monterey | 1 | 24 | 3 | - |
| Corsica | 1 | 43K | 2 | - |
| Cardinal | 1 | 819 | 1 | - |
| Salem | 1 | 43K | 1 | - |
| Wildwood | 1 | 819 | 1 | - |
| American | 1 | 459 | 0 | - |
| Camino | 1 | 31 | 0 | - |
| Cavalier | 1 | 43K | 0 | - |
| Century Lacrosse | 1 | 59 | 0 | - |
| Century/Regency | 1 | 39 | 0 | - |
| Fiesta | 1 | 31 | 0 | - |
| Laguna | 1 | 459 | 0 | - |
| Lumina | 1 | 43K | 0 | - |
| Passport | 1 | 459 | 0 | - |
| Riviera | 1 | 24 | 0 | - |
| Scottsdale | 1 | 43K | 0 | - |
| Seven Seas | 1 | 459 | 0 | - |
| Sunrise | 1 | 43K | 0 | - |
| Supreme | 1 | 31 | 0 | - |
| Trak V | 1 | 39 | 0 | - |
| Vacation Cruiser | 1 | 459 | 0 | - |
What can go wrong
Cobra recalls by the stated risk
Parts recalled most
Cobra recalls by component
- Electrical system2 · 43K units
- Exterior lighting1 · 819 units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 59 units
- Suspension1 · 459 units
- Tires1 · 39 units
- Trailer hitches1 · 24 units
- Visibility1 · 31 units
Latest Cobra recalls
The newest of 8. Open one for what is wrong, the risk, the fix and the models covered.
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 1995 | Cobra Cavalier, Corsica, Lumina, Salem and 8 more (1988-1996): Electrical systemNo. 95V169000 | Crash risk | 43,330 |
| Oct 13, 1994 | Cobra Cardinal, Sandpiper, Sierra, Wildwood (1993-1995): Exterior lightingNo. 94V200000 | Other or not stated | 819 |
| Jun 7, 1993 | Cobra American, Cobra, Laguna, Passport and 2 more (1992-1993): SuspensionNo. 93V099000 | Crash risk | 459 |
| Apr 2, 1993 | Cobra Monterey, Riviera (1992-1993): Trailer hitchesNo. 93V054000 | Crash risk | 24 |
| Mar 8, 1978 | Cobra Fiesta, Supreme (1978): Electrical systemNo. 78V046000 | Other or not stated | 31 |
| Jan 30, 1978 | Cobra Camino (1978): VisibilityNo. 78V021000 | Other or not stated | 31 |
| Oct 22, 1976 | Cobra CENTURY/REGENCY, Trak V (1976-1977): TiresNo. 76V169000 | Other or not stated | 39 |
| Jun 3, 1975 | Cobra Century Lacrosse (1975): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 75V109000 | Other or not stated | 59 |
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Questions and answers
Which Cobra models have the most recalls?
The Sierra (2), the Sandpiper (2) and the Cobra (1) have the most recalls since 1975. Models sold for many years and in large numbers have more.
What is the most common Cobra recall problem?
Electrical system: 2 of the 8 Cobra recalls, followed by exterior lighting (1).
What do Cobra owners complain about most?
Service brakes, hydraulic, named in 10 of the 31 safety complaints Cobra owners filed since 1995, then suspension (4). One complaint can name several components.
Are there do-not-drive recalls for Cobra?
No Cobra recall in the data tells owners not to drive the vehicle until it is repaired.
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. Makes and models are written as published.