8
recalls
The Oldsmobile Calais has 8 recalls covering 799,568 vehicles as reported; model year 1985 is covered by the most (4).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
8
Most for 1985: 4
Units affected
800K
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 Oldsmobile Calais by component
- Fuel system, gasoline4 · 196K units
- Latches/locks/linkages1 · 207K units
- Structure1 · 261K units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 136K units
- Visibility1 · 20 units
Oldsmobile Calais recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 1992 | Buick Skylark; Oldsmobile Calais; Pontiac Grand AM (1988-1989): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 92V150000 | Fire | 108,836 |
| Jun 15, 1990 | Buick Skylark; Oldsmobile Calais (1990): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 90V119000 | Fire | 3,202 |
| Mar 5, 1990 | Buick Skylark; Oldsmobile Calais; Pontiac Grand AM (1988-1989): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 90V042000 | Fire | 61,765 |
| Mar 15, 1988 | Buick Skylark; Oldsmobile Calais; Pontiac Grand AM (1987): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 88V032000 | Fire | 22,300 |
| Aug 10, 1987 | Buick Regal; Oldsmobile Calais; Pontiac Grand AM (1985-1986): StructureNo. 87V124000 | Crash risk | 261,171 |
| Aug 28, 1986 | Oldsmobile Calais (1985-1986): Latches/locks/linkagesNo. 86V121000 | Crash risk | 206,651 |
| Feb 21, 1986 | Buick Regal; Oldsmobile Calais; Pontiac Grand AM (1985): Vehicle speed controlNo. 86V030000 | Crash risk | 135,623 |
| Apr 26, 1985 | Buick Regal; Oldsmobile Calais (1985): VisibilityNo. 85V047000 | Crash risk | 20 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1990 Oldsmobile Calais recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1990 Oldsmobile Calais. 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 Oldsmobile Calais have?
8 recalls cover the Oldsmobile Calais, for 799,568 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, gasoline (4 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Oldsmobile Calais?
Engine and engine cooling: named in 31 of the 63 safety complaints about the Oldsmobile Calais, then electrical system (11). 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.