Does the 1996 Buick Park Avenue have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, seat belts, electrical system. 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 1996 Buick Park Avenue 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 1996 Buick Park Avenue?

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

1996 Buick Park Avenue 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 1996 Buick Park Avenue. 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.

1996 Buick Park Avenue recalls, newest first

July 1, 1996NHTSA 96V116000275,811 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system

Summary: A backfire during engine starting can cause breakage of the upper intake manifold.
Consequence: This condition can cause a no-start condition and possibly an engine compartment fire.
Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module programming. Until the campaign repair is made, the vehicle hood should be shut whenever starting the vehicle to reduce the chance of personal injury.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 5, 1996NHTSA 96V04400015,122 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly

Summary: These vehicles were assembled with one or more incorrect safety belt and/or safety belt buckle ends. This does not conform with the requirements of FMVSS no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: if an incorrect part is used, the belt may not latch properly, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant should a vehicle crash occur.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect all front and rear safety belt latch ends and safety belt buckles for correct parts and replace any incorrect parts.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 23, 1995NHTSA 95V20400032,869 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Ignition › Anti-theft › Control module

Summary: These vehicles were assembled with a malfunction alarm, lighting and locking (mall) module that can contain a damaged capacitor. If the capacitor is damaged, the "key in the ignition" warning chime and the driver seat belt unbuckled warning chime and indicator lamp may not work. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 114, "theft protection" and FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection." in addition, other chime reminder functions, interior lighting controls, and power door locking features are also affected.
Consequence: Consequence of non-compliance; the driver may not be aware that the key was left in the ignition or that the safety belt was not buckled.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the mall module.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 59 complaints about the 1996 Buick Park Avenue with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 4
Injuries reported: 7
Deaths reported: 1

Most complained-about components

Service brakes7
Fuel system5
Air bags4
Engine and engine cooling4
Hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip4

Other Buick Park Avenue years

Other 1996 Buick models

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1996 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
1996 Dodge Ram (14 recalls)
1996 Plymouth Voyager (13 recalls)
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)

All of 1996’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1996 Buick Park Avenue have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, seat belts, electrical system. 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 1996 Buick Park Avenue 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 1996 Buick Park Avenue?: 59 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.