Does the 1998 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: air bags, wheels. 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 1998 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Daewoo Puerto Rico 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 1998 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos?

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

1998 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos 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 1998 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos. 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 Daewoo Puerto Rico 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 Daewoo Puerto Rico dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1998 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos recalls, newest first

May 8, 2002NHTSA 02V13100213,103 vehicles potentially affected

Air bags

Summary: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
Consequence: In the event of a crash in which the air bags do not deploy, there is a possibility of increased head injury to the front seat passenger should contact with the passenger side air bag cover occur.
Remedy: Dealers will install new energy absorbing air bag mounting brackets. Owner notification began July 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daewoo at 1-877-362-1234, selection 1.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 3, 1999NHTSA 99V3360021,634 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with alloy wheels and sold in puerto rico. These wheels were manufactured without the steel bushing inserts around the wheel bolt openings, allowing friction between the wheel bolt seats and the wheel bolts. This can result in the bolts loosening during hard braking.
Consequence: The wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will retorque the wheel bolts and will update the owner's manual wheel bolt torque specification.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 10, 1999NHTSA 99V0900019,794 vehicles potentially affected

Air bags › Side/window

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 214, "side door strength." incorrect position of the side impact pad to the rear, instead of the middle, of the door assembly.
Consequence: In the event of a side impact accident, the pelvic protection for the driver or front passenger would be reduced.
Remedy: Dealers will correct the position of the side impact protection pad.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1998 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos 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

Engine and engine cooling3
Air bags1
And fittings1
Electrical system1
Electrical system › Ignition1

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Questions

Does the 1998 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: air bags, wheels. 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 1998 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Daewoo Puerto Rico 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 1998 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos?: 6 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.