Does the 1981 Oldsmobile Omega have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, steering. 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 1981 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 1981 Oldsmobile Omega?

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

1981 Oldsmobile Omega 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 1981 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.

1981 Oldsmobile Omega recalls, newest first

March 24, 1981NHTSA 81V038000105,130 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables

Summary: The engine-to-body ground cable on certain vehicles may have been damaged during manufacture. The cable could eventually break due to the relative motion between the engine and body during vehicle operation.
Remedy: A new ground cable will be installed free of charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 8, 1980NHTSA 80V12900025,463 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections

Summary: The involved vehicles may have been assembled with the power steering hose incorrectly routed. The power steering hose may then contact the exhaust manifold, resulting in deterioration and eventual failure of the hose and leakage of power steering fluid onto the exhaust manifold.
Remedy: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the hoses and inlet pipe and add a clip at no charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1981 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

Electrical system › Ignition1
Seat belts › Front › Retractor1

Other Oldsmobile Omega years

Other 1981 Oldsmobile models

Questions

Does the 1981 Oldsmobile Omega have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, steering. 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 1981 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 1981 Oldsmobile Omega?: 2 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.