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1996 Buick Roadmaster 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 1996 Buick Roadmaster. 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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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.

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1996 Buick Roadmaster recalls, newest first

December 10, 1996NHTSA 96V24500021,582 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Summary
The wheel lug nuts were not tightened to the proper specification during assembly.
Consequence
This condition could result in a fracture of the wheel studs causing the wheel to separate from the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten the vehicle's wheel lug nuts to the proper specification.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 3, 1995NHTSA 95V2150008,946 vehicles potentially affected

Air bags

Summary
These vehicles were shipped with both the supplemental inflatable restraint caution label and a roof rack caution label installed on the same side of the sun visor. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS NO.208, "occupant crash protection."
Consequence
Consequence of non-compliance: operators could fail to notice and heed the warning labels.
Remedy
A new roof rack caution label, with installation instructions, will be sent directly to owners. Owners will install the label or have their dealer install the label for them.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 52 complaints about the 1996 Buick Roadmaster with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
3
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Service brakes5
  2. Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system4
  3. Fuel system4
  4. Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump3
  5. Hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip3

Other Buick Roadmaster years

Other 1996 Buick models

Most recalled 1996 vehicles

  1. 1996 Dodge Caravan (16 recalls)
  2. 1996 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
  3. 1996 Dodge Ram (14 recalls)
  4. 1996 Plymouth Voyager (13 recalls)
  5. 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)
All of 1996’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1996 Buick Roadmaster have any recalls?
2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: wheels, air bags. 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 Roadmaster 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 Roadmaster?
52 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.