20
recalls
The Flxible Metro has 20 recalls covering 24,119 vehicles as reported; model year 1986 is covered by the most (8).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
20
Most for 1986: 8
Units affected
24K
As reported
Overall stars
-
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 Flxible Metro by component
- Steering7 · 14K units
- Exterior lighting3 · 1,061 units
- Equipment2 · 991 units
- Seat belts2 · 1,998 units
- Structure2 · 5,245 units
- Visibility2 · 796 units
- Service brakes, air1 · 167 units
- Unknown or other1 · 51 units
Flxible Metro recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 1995 | Flxible Metro (1986-1994): VisibilityNo. 95V235000 | Crash risk | 741 |
| Apr 1, 1993 | Flxible Metro (1991): StructureNo. 93V050000 | Other or not stated | 487 |
| Dec 14, 1990 | Flxible Metro (1988-1990): Seat beltsNo. 90V203000 | Crash risk | 1,447 |
| Aug 20, 1990 | Flxible Metro (1989-1990): SteeringNo. 90V150000 | Crash risk | 461 |
| Jun 26, 1990 | Flxible Metro (1988): Exterior lightingNo. 90V122000 | Crash risk | 45 |
| May 7, 1990 | Flxible Metro (1987-1989): VisibilityNo. 90V085000 | Other or not stated | 55 |
| Nov 3, 1989 | Flxible 870, Metro (1989): SteeringNo. 89V186000 | Crash risk | 755 |
| Oct 16, 1989 | Flxible Metro (1989): Service brakes, airNo. 89V172000 | Crash risk | 167 |
| Oct 12, 1989 | Flxible Metro (1988): Unknown or otherNo. 89V169000 | Crash risk | 51 |
| Mar 22, 1989 | Flxible 870, Metro (1983-1989): StructureNo. 89V040000 | Other or not stated | 4,758 |
| Dec 27, 1988 | Flxible Metro (1988): Seat beltsNo. 88V196000 | Other or not stated | 551 |
| May 11, 1988 | Flxible Metro (1984-1987): Exterior lightingNo. 88V079000 | Other or not stated | 726 |
| May 13, 1987 | Flxible Metro (1985-1987): SteeringNo. 87V068000 | Other or not stated | 3,122 |
| May 13, 1987 | Flxible Metro (1983-1986): Exterior lightingNo. 87V067000 | Other or not stated | 290 |
| May 13, 1987 | Flxible Metro (1985-1987): SteeringNo. 87V066000 | Crash risk | 3,075 |
| Dec 23, 1986 | Flxible Metro (1985-1986): SteeringNo. 86V171000 | Crash risk | 1,102 |
| Dec 1, 1986 | Flxible Metro (1983-1986): EquipmentNo. 86V158000 | Other or not stated | 125 |
| Oct 25, 1985 | Flxible Metro (1984-1985): EquipmentNo. 85V137000 | Other or not stated | 866 |
| Jan 31, 1985 | Flxible Metro (1984): SteeringNo. 85V009000 | Crash risk | 73 |
| Jan 1, 1984 | Flxible Metro, Transit Coach; Grumman 870, Metro and 1 more (1978-1984): SteeringNo. 84V010000 | Other or not stated | 5,222 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 1994 Flxible Metro recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1994 Flxible Metro. 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 Flxible Metro have?
20 recalls cover the Flxible Metro, for 24,119 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is steering (7 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Flxible Metro?
Air bags: named in 1 of the 5 safety complaints about the Flxible Metro, then equipment (1). 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.