Delorean recalls and safety
3 recalls since 1981
3
vehicle recalls since 1981
3
vehicle recalls since 1981
Delorean has had 3 vehicle recalls since 1981, covering 13,662 vehicles as reported. There were no Delorean recalls in 2025. The Delorean Delorean has the most recalls (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls in 2025
0
2026 so far
0
All recalls
3
Since 1981
Units affected
14K
All recalls, as reported
Do-not-drive
0
None in the data
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Recalls per year
Delorean vehicle recalls each year since 1981, and the vehicles they covered
Delorean models
1 models with recalls, complaints or star ratings. Models with enough data have their own page.
| Model | Recalls | Units | Complaints | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delorean | 3 | 14K | 0 | - |
What can go wrong
Delorean recalls by the stated risk
Parts recalled most
Delorean recalls by component
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 5,342 units
- Suspension1 · 2,920 units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 5,400 units
Latest Delorean recalls
The newest of 3. Open one for what is wrong, the risk, the fix and the models covered.
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 1982 | Delorean Delorean (1981-1982): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 82V030000 | Crash risk | 5,342 |
| Jan 22, 1982 | Delorean Delorean (1981): Vehicle speed controlNo. 82V006000 | Other or not stated | 5,400 |
| Nov 10, 1981 | Delorean Delorean (1981): SuspensionNo. 81V138000 | Other or not stated | 2,920 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
What is the most common Delorean recall problem?
Fuel system, gasoline: 1 of the 3 Delorean recalls, followed by suspension (1).
Are there do-not-drive recalls for Delorean?
No Delorean 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.