How many recalls does the 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 have?

The 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 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 1991 Alfa Romeo 164?

Of 10 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is power train.

1991 Alfa Romeo 164 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 10,465 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 96V140000 1996-07-23 5,965 affected

Defect

THE RUBBER FUEL FILLER PIPE CAN BECOME BRITTLE AND ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK.

Consequence

IF FUEL LEAKAGE OCCURS AND AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER PIPE.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 91V019000 1991-01-14 4,500 affected

Defect

HEADLIGHT SWITCH COULD MALFUNCTION CAUSING SUDDEN HIGH BEAMS FAILURE.

Consequence

SUDDEN HIGH BEAMS FAILURE COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPLACE HEADLIGHTS SWITCH.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

AIR BAGS

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SUSPENSION:FRONT

TIRES

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Total complaints10

What owners report

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

“Gas fumes entering passenger's compartment due to loose clamps around the gas tank.”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 1996-07-15

“Suspension problem, causing tires to wear unevenly.”

TIRES · reported 1996-07-15

“Suspension problem, causing tires to wear unevenly.”

SUSPENSION:FRONT · reported 1996-07-15

“Front driver's and passengers seat belts have failed, seat belt buckles will not release. Tt”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY · reported 1995-12-01

“Other: attempted to reset computer to no avail. *ak”

AIR BAGS · reported 1995-08-04

“Automatic transmission does not downshift when accelerator is depressed/would not shift even if shifted manually. *ak”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · reported 1995-07-23

“Started vehicle shifted into reverse suddenly it surged hit two cars crossed the highway hit an embankment and flipped over. Tt”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 1995-01-05

“Exterior door handle broke off. *sd”

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR · reported 1992-06-01

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 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.