Does the 1992 Pontiac Sunbird have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, latches/locks/linkages. 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 1992 Pontiac Sunbird recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Pontiac 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 1992 Pontiac Sunbird?

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

1992 Pontiac Sunbird recalls

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

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

For the 1992 Pontiac Sunbird. 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 Pontiac 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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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Pontiac dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1992 Pontiac Sunbird recalls, newest first

April 7, 2009NHTSA 09E01200016,270 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 22, 1993NHTSA 93V190000108,898 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. During very cold weather, water thatn enters the accelerator control cable conduit freezes and causes the accelerator cable to develop a high effort or binding condition.
Consequence: If this occurs, loss of normal throttle control can result, or the throttle will not return to idle when the accelerator pedal is released, causing possible loss of control and an accident.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the accelerator control assembly.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 3, 1992NHTSA 92V04800022,452 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary: The accelerator cable may have been kinked during vehicle assembly. The kink in the cable can cause either a high effort accelerator cable, sticking accelerator cable, or a broken accelerator cable.
Consequence: If the accelerator control cable sticks or breaks it canresult in loss of throttle control. If loss of throttle control occurs while thevehicle is in motion, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.
Remedy: Replace the accelerator control cable assembly.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 23, 1991NHTSA 91V1660003,212 vehicles potentially affected

Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch

Summary: The secondary hood latch spring is improperly installed or missing, leading to a condition where the secondary hood latch does not engage the secondary striker.
Consequence: If the secondary hood latch is not engaged, and theprimary hood latch was also not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly. Ifthis occurs while the vehicle is in motion, the hood may contact the windshield,reducing the forward vision area of the driver and a vehicle crash could occur.
Remedy: Inspect hood latch assemblies and, where necessary, install a new secondary hood latch spring.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 30 complaints about the 1992 Pontiac Sunbird with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

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

Most complained-about components

Service brakes11
Hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip3
Vehicle speed control3
And fittings2
Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers2

Other Pontiac Sunbird years

Other 1992 Pontiac models

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1992 Honda Civic (13 recalls)
1992 Honda Accord (12 recalls)
1992 Chevrolet Caprice (11 recalls)
1992 Thomas School Bus (10 recalls)

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Questions

Does the 1992 Pontiac Sunbird have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, latches/locks/linkages. 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 1992 Pontiac Sunbird recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Pontiac 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 1992 Pontiac Sunbird?: 30 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.