How many recalls does the 1988 Acura Integra have?

The 1988 Acura Integra has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1988 Acura Integra has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1988 Acura Integra?

Of 12 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is power train.

1988 Acura Integra Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1988 Acura Integra has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 3,700,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SEAT BELTS 95V103001 1995-05-24 3,700,000 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…

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

Total complaints12

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Vehicle will stall without warning while driving when coming to a stop. *ak”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION · reported 1996-05-07

“The windsheild wiper switch shorted out and caused a passenger compartment fire. Please describe. *ak”

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING · reported 1996-01-02

“Fuel line leak, while driving. Tt”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · reported 1995-12-27

“Transmission failure.”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · reported 1995-09-26

“Axle failure.”

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY · reported 1995-09-26

“Brake failure.”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS · reported 1995-09-26

“Engine failure. *aw”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 1995-09-26

“Failure of the abs brake abs brakes locked up caused consumer to have an accident. Tt”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP · reported 1995-07-16

Defect investigations

Investigation EA94035 Opened 1994-10-27 · closed 1995-07-31

SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1988 Acura Integra as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.