Does the 1993 Pontiac Sunbird have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, service brakes, hydraulic. 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 1993 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 1993 Pontiac Sunbird?

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

1993 Pontiac Sunbird 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 1993 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.

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 Pontiac dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1993 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

July 21, 1993NHTSA 93V1210002,848 vehicles potentially affected

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

Summary: The brake hoses were manufactured incorrectly, and do not comply with FMVSS 106, "brake hoses."
Consequence: The improperly manufactured brake hoses can causereduced brake effectiveness and/or uneven braking, which could result in anaccident.
Remedy: Replace the right front brake hose assembly on ciera and century models, and both rear brake hoses on cavalier and sunbird models.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 37 complaints about the 1993 Pontiac Sunbird with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 4
Injuries reported: 5
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Service brakes9
Hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip4
Electrical system › Wiring2
Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly2
Seat belts › Front › Webbing2

Other Pontiac Sunbird years

Other 1993 Pontiac models

Most recalled 1993 vehicles

1993 Blue Bird TC2000 (15 recalls)
1993 Honda Civic (13 recalls)
1993 Honda Accord (11 recalls)
1993 Ford F-150 (10 recalls)
1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee (10 recalls)

All of 1993’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1993 Pontiac Sunbird have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, service brakes, hydraulic. 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 1993 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 1993 Pontiac Sunbird?: 37 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.