Does the 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, seat belts, electrical system. 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 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass?

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

1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 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.

1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass recalls, newest first

June 16, 1989NHTSA 89V1020001,755,897 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary: A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).
Consequence: Servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 14, 1986NHTSA 86V0930002,223 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

Summary: Left handed driver's side shoulder belt anchor plate may be upside down in lock pillar so that the unthreaded slot of the plate aligned with the hole in the lock pillar. This resulted in the anchor bolt being driven into the slot instead of the threaded hole of the anchor plate. Consequence of defect: in a vehicle crash, belt anchor bolt may pull loose from anchor plate, thus failing to comply with FMVSS 210, seat belt assembly anchorages, and increases likelihood of injury to occupant.
Remedy: Install a bolt anchor plate reinforcement and new bolt, as necessary.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 13, 1986NHTSA 86V061000197 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring › Rear compartment/trunk

Summary: An incorrectly indexed wiring harness may cause the center high mounted stop lamp to remain illuminated when the headlights or parking lamps are on. FMVSS 108 lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment requires that this stop lamp be lighted only when the brakes are applied. Also, the opera lamps may come on when the brakes are applied. Consequence of defect: the center high mounted stop lamp provides additional warning that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. If this lamp malfunctions, it may contribute to a rear end accident.
Remedy: Correctly index wiring harness terminals.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 23 complaints about the 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

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

Most complained-about components

Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe3
Power train › Automatic transmission3
Service brakes3
Steering › Rack and pinion3
Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments3

Other Oldsmobile Cutlass years

Other 1986 Oldsmobile models

Questions

Does the 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, seat belts, electrical system. 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 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass?: 23 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.