Does the 1990 Buick Reatta have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic, air bags, power train. 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 Reatta 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 Reatta?

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

1990 Buick Reatta recalls

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

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

For the 1990 Buick Reatta. 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.

1990 Buick Reatta recalls, newest first

September 13, 1991NHTSA 91V15800018,904 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › Lamp

Summary: Brake indicator light may not light when ignition is in the "on" position, the parking brake is applied, and the shift selector is in the park or neutral gear range.
Consequence: Vehicles would not meet the requirements of FMVSS 101AND 105.
Remedy: Replace the prom in the body computer module to prevent this condition from occurring.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 30, 1990NHTSA 90E04300439 vehicles potentially affected

Air bags › Frontal

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: Threaded inflator components may have been damaged during assembly which may allow components to separate when inflator receives a signal to deploy the air bag.
Consequence: Inflator component separation allows hot combustion gasesto escape into the passenger compartment which could result in injuries to vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Replace air bag modules containing potentially defective inflators.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 6, 1990NHTSA 90V16400063,964 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift

Summary: Transaxle shift control cable may disengage from the from the floor shift control with loss of gear indicator reference and shift selector operation.
Consequence: Driver would not be able to determine actual gearposition the transaxle is in, which could result in unexpected vehicle movementand an accident without prior warning.
Remedy: Install a transaxle shift control cable retaining clip to prevent cable disengagement.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 12, 1990NHTSA 90V031000857 vehicles potentially affected

Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive

Summary: The forward sensor for the air bag may have been incorrectly constructed with part of the wiring harness to the sensor reversed.
Consequence: The reversal of the wires could cause delay in the deployment of the air bag and increase the severity of the of injury to an unbelted driver in an accident.
Remedy: Replace forward discriminating sensor as necessary.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 29 complaints about the 1990 Buick Reatta with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Service brakes25
Hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip20
Hydraulic › Foundation components2
Structure › Frame and members2
Air bags › Frontal1

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Questions

Does the 1990 Buick Reatta have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic, air bags, power train. 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 Reatta 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 Reatta?: 29 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.