Does the 1980 Oldsmobile 88 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seat belts, equipment. 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 1980 Oldsmobile 88 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Oldsmobile 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 1980 Oldsmobile 88?

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

1980 Oldsmobile 88 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 1980 Oldsmobile 88. 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 Oldsmobile 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 Oldsmobile dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1980 Oldsmobile 88 recalls, newest first

November 13, 1979NHTSA 79V2470001,326,404 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

Summary: The heads may break off the front outboard seat belt anchor bolts during normal vehicle operation even under no load conditions. This is due to the combination of bolts used, high installation torque and arrangement of the body anchorage.
Remedy: Dealer will replace all original equipment front outboard seat belt anchor bolts on the affected vehicles at no cost to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 16, 1979NHTSA 79V2290003,170 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Labels

Summary: The tire placard (label) does not contain the recommended tire size information. Therefore, it does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims".
Remedy: Dealer will install a new label with correct information at no cost to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1980 Oldsmobile 88 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other 1980 Oldsmobile models

Questions

Does the 1980 Oldsmobile 88 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seat belts, equipment. 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 1980 Oldsmobile 88 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Oldsmobile 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 1980 Oldsmobile 88?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.