The 1987 Acura Integra has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,159,286 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SEAT BELTS95V1030011995-05-243,700,000 affected
Defect
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES. CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. CHECK THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUG ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, THEN…
VISIBILITY88V1800001988-11-18360,198 affected
Defect
UNDER HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTACT UNIT COULD LOOSEN AND BECOME DISLODGED.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE AND WOULDAFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY.
Remedy
INSTALL A CONTACT UNIT HOLDER THAT WOULD PREVENT LOOSENING.
EQUIPMENT87V1710001987-10-2999,088 affected
Defect
OWNERS MANUAL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210, SECTIONS 6A AND 6B WAS OMITTED FROM THE MANUAL.
Consequence
VEHICLES MANUAL INFORMATION DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS210.
Remedy
UPGRADE EXISTING MANUALS BY INSERTING ADHESIVE BACKED CORRECTION PAGES.
Complaints by component
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
2
AIR BAGS
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
1
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
1
STEERING
1
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
1
Total complaints12
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Takata recall”
“The consumer's 1987 acura integra lx experienced steering wheel hub assembly failure**cc upon quick removal of the steering wheel center cover, a circular crack was discovered that encompassed about 95% of the circumference surrounding the steering wheel retained nut. *nm”
“Clutch lever broke with car stopped and in gear. Car lurched forward into pedestrian crosswalk endangering the pedestians. *ak”
“The clutch throw-out lever broke which caused the car to lurch forward when it should have remained at stop. Nlm”
“When driving with headlights on they sometimes flicker and sometimes they will not come back on. Please describe details. *ak”
“Two suspension rails that support floor vehicle and two which the torsion bars attached, there is rust through on one suspension rail in one small area. Tt”
“Sub-frames are completely rusting away from torsion bars; if they snap off, driver will loose conrol of vehicle. *ak”
“When gas tank is full gasoline vapors seeps into vehicles interior. Tt”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA89005 Opened 1988-11-16 · closed 1989-11-30
FUEL SYSTEM VENTING
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InvestigationEA94035 Opened 1994-10-27 · closed 1995-07-31
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1987 Acura Integra as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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