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1990 Buick Electra recalls

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

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

For the 1990 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.

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1990 Buick Electra recalls, newest first

May 19, 2006NHTSA 06E04300088,303 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline

  • Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed
Summary
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from October 18, 2005, through March 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). The connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. As a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.
Consequence
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 6, 1990NHTSA 90V11200051,834 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Webbing

Summary
Owners manuals did not fully explain how front shoulder belt comfort feature works.
Consequence
Cars would not comply with FMVSS 208, and incorrect use of safety restraints could lead to personal injury to occupants if an accidentshould occur.
Remedy
Insert sticker that provides missing information in owners manuals.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1990 Buick Electra with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Unknown or other2
  2. Vehicle speed control2
  3. And connections1
  4. Electrical system1
  5. Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator1

Other Buick Electra years

Other 1990 Buick models

Most recalled 1990 vehicles

  1. 1990 Blue Bird TC2000 (13 recalls)
  2. 1990 Honda Accord (12 recalls)
  3. 1990 Thomas School Bus (12 recalls)
  4. 1990 Acura Integra (11 recalls)
  5. 1990 Honda Civic (10 recalls)
All of 1990’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1990 Buick Electra have any recalls?
2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, seat belts. 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 1990 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 1990 Buick Electra?
5 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.