Does the 1986 Buick Electra have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic, steering, exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1986 Buick Electra recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Buick dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1986 Buick Electra?

12 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1986 Buick Electra recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1986 Buick Electra. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Buick been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Buick dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1986 Buick Electra recalls, newest first

June 23, 1987NHTSA 87V0930006,004 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Summary: The anti lock brake system (ABS) pressure/warning switch may exhibit brake fluid seepage which eventually can lead to loss of the brake system hydraulic pump motor. Additionally, the hydraulic pump motor and ABS electrical relays may have been exposed to water contamination during vehicle assembly. This condition can cause loss of the hydraulic pump motor and/or loss of the ABS function.
Consequence: Loss of the hydraulic pump motor would result in a totalloss of rear brakes as well as power assist to the front brakes. The red brakewarning light would illuminate and stay on. If this warning is not heeded, aloss of rear brakes at a time when minimum stopping distance is required couldresult in a vehicle crash. An inoperative ABS electrical relay could causeloss of the ABS function, but normal power assisted braking would be retained.the amber anti lock warning light would illuminate and stay on.
Remedy: The ABS and hydraulic pump motor electrical relays and 30 amp fuses will be replaced. In addition, the hydraulic pump motor assembly and pressure/warning switch will be inspected and, if required, replaced.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 3, 1986NHTSA 86V14500088,668 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections

Summary: There may not be enough clearance between the power steering pump return hose and the engine exhaust manifold. Consequence of defect: hose could overheat, resulting in a hole and fluid leak, and a possible engine compartment fire without prior warning.
Remedy: Replace and correctly route hose, as necessary.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 19, 1986NHTSA 86V131000106,111 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch

Summary: The push pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. Consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Remedy: Replace headlight switch as necessary.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 1986 Buick Electra with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Service brakes9
Hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip3
Hydraulic › Foundation components2
Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers1
Engine and engine cooling › Engine1

Other Buick Electra years

Other 1986 Buick models

Questions

Does the 1986 Buick Electra have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic, steering, exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1986 Buick Electra recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Buick dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1986 Buick Electra?: 12 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.