Does the 1980 Oldsmobile Omega have any recalls?

8 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic, steering, power train, suspension, fuel system, gasoline, seats. 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 Omega 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 Omega?

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

1980 Oldsmobile Omega recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

8 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1980 Oldsmobile Omega. 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 Omega recalls, newest first

February 24, 1983NHTSA 83V018000239,799 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components

Summary: Under certain conditions, vehicles may experience premature rear wheel skid during braking. Rear wheel skidding is most likely to occur on a wet or slick surface.
Remedy: Depending on the transmission type and the brake components that have been installed, dealers will inspect and replace or repair, as necessary, certain front brake components, and the parking brake cables. The rear brake shoes and linings will be replaced with parts that use a material which greatly reduces the likelihood of rear wheel skid. Actions taken to the front brakes are to ensure uniformity of the entire brake system. Actions taken to the parking brake components will ensure that the performance requirements, for keeping the vehicle stationary while manual transmission equipped units are in neutral and automatic transmission equipped units are in park, are met.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 10, 1981NHTSA 81V09500047,371 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Differential proportional valve

Summary: Under certain conditions, the rear brakes could lock up without prior warning during high deceleration braking. The problem may be caused by defective proportioner valves in the braking system.
Remedy: The dealer will inspect the brake system proportioner valves and if necessary install new valves.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 17, 1979NHTSA 79V221000161,225 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Rack and pinion

Summary: The steering gear mounting plate on the involved vehicles may develop fatigue cracks at high mileage which would allow the steering gear attachment to become loose. If this condition exists, the driver may notice considerable "free play" in the steering wheel.
Remedy: The dealer will install an improved type of steering gear mounting bracket without charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 25, 1979NHTSA 79V220000224,892 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines

Summary: The automatic cooler line hoses on some of the suspect vehicles may contain material voids, which combined with a high thermal expansion at elevated temperatures, could result in hose failure and transmission fluid leakage.
Remedy: The dealer will replace the cooler line hoses using hoses with kevlar braided reinforcement.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 17, 1979NHTSA 79V09800023,725 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs

Summary: The front suspension coil spring may have a larger than desired inside diameter of the lower coil where it rests on the spring seat. This could allow the spring to be forced over the lower spring seat due to suspension forces.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and replace incorrect front suspension coil springs without charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 5, 1979NHTSA 79V0910004,626 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary: Fuel hoses may be incorrectly positioned and contact the right front drive axle boot during vehicle operation. After a period of time, the rotating boot could wear a hole in the fuel hose, resulting in fule leakage.
Remedy: If proper clearance is not present, the metal fuel pipe will be reformed upwards to correct the problem, without charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 5, 1979NHTSA 79V0900004,382 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary: There is a potential for interference between the clutch control cable and brake pipe in the master cylinder. This can result in rubbing contact when the clutch pedal is operated. Also, the brake pipe clearance to the transmission case may be inadequate. If this condition exists, it could eventually result in a failure in the brake pipe, causing loss of brake fluid and partial loss of braking action.
Remedy: The clutch cable routing will be revised to prevent contact with the master cylinder, without charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 22, 1979NHTSA 79V07300035 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary: Vehicles do not comply to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "anchorage of seats". The lock bar in the front seat adjuster assemblies may not engage properly and the ability of the seat adjuster to maintain the seat in a latched position during an accident may be reduced.
Remedy: Both front seat adjuster assemblies will be replaced at no charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1980 Oldsmobile Omega 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

Hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum1
Service brakes1

Other Oldsmobile Omega years

Other 1980 Oldsmobile models

Questions

Does the 1980 Oldsmobile Omega have any recalls?: 8 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic, steering, power train, suspension, fuel system, gasoline, seats. 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 Omega 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 Omega?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.