7
recalls
The Oldsmobile Starfire has 7 recalls covering 505,257 vehicles as reported; model year 1979 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
7
Most for 1979: 2
Units affected
505K
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 Starfire by component
- Electrical system1 · 4,208 units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 172K units
- Equipment1 · 99K units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 43K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 34K units
- Steering1 · 22K units
- Suspension1 · 131K units
Oldsmobile Starfire recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 1979 | Buick Skyhawk; Chevrolet Monza; Oldsmobile Starfire; Pontiac Sunbird (1979): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 79V151000 | Other or not stated | 42,977 |
| May 6, 1979 | Buick Skylark; Chevrolet Monza; Oldsmobile Starfire; Pontiac Sunbird (1979): Electrical systemNo. 79V141000 | Fire | 4,208 |
| Mar 30, 1979 | Chevrolet Monza; Oldsmobile Starfire; Pontiac Sunbird (1977-1978): Engine and engine coolingNo. 79V081000 | Other or not stated | 172,000 |
| Nov 6, 1978 | Buick Skyhawk; Chevrolet Monza; Oldsmobile Starfire (1975): SuspensionNo. 78V242000 | Other or not stated | 130,965 |
| Jan 24, 1978 | Buick Skyhawk; Chevrolet Monza, P30; GMC P30 and 2 more (1978): SteeringNo. 78V019000 | Injury | 22,268 |
| Feb 12, 1976 | Buick Skyhawk; Chevrolet Monza; Oldsmobile Starfire; Pontiac Sunbird (1976): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 76V023000 | Other or not stated | 34,208 |
| Jul 14, 1975 | Buick Skyhawk; Chevrolet Monza; Oldsmobile Starfire (1975): EquipmentNo. 75V129000 | Other or not stated | 98,631 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. 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 Starfire have?
7 recalls cover the Oldsmobile Starfire, for 505,257 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (1 recalls).
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.