Does the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 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 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme?

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

1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. 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.

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1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme recalls, newest first

December 11, 2003NHTSA 03V527000750,283 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Rack and pinion

Summary: Certain passenger vehicles have lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly in which the retainer tabs were not crimped properly. These retainers could fail and permit the ball bearings to escape.
Consequence: If this occurs, the pinion shaft can be forced upward during left turns and back down as the steering wheel is moved back and to the right. If the pinion shaft moves further, the driver will need to exert more effort to turn the steering wheel, similar to a vehicle without power assisted steering. If the pinion shaft moves even further, the driver will require much higher effort to turn left and may not be able to turn the wheel as much as intended. With the maximum pinion shaft movement, which requires internal gear component damage, the driver can encounter high resistance to turning left, followed by unintended power assist to the right. In any of these conditions, a crash could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new lower pinion bearing unless inspect of the existing bearing indicates that replacement of the gear assembly is necessary. Owner notification began on February 5, 2004. Owners should contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080; Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; Oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537; or Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 3, 2000NHTSA 00V171000268,146 vehicles potentially affected

Air bags › Frontal

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Corrosion of the air bag inflator's internal wiring, which can occur over time, could cause the inadvertent deployment of the driver's air bag. This deployment could occur during vehicle start-up, while the vehicle is parked or idling, or while in operation.
Consequence: If the consumer is too close to an inflating air bag, serious injuries could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the inflators on these air bags.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 47 complaints about the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 2
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Service brakes10
Air bags › Frontal8
Hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip6
Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash3
Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery2

Other Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme years

Other 1996 Oldsmobile models

Most recalled 1996 vehicles

1996 Dodge Caravan (16 recalls)
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 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 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 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme?: 47 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.