How many recalls does the 1989 Buick Electra have?

The 1989 Buick Electra has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1989 Buick Electra 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 1989 Buick Electra?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

1989 Buick Electra Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1989 Buick Electra. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SEATS

Total complaints2

What owners report

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

“Consumer bought a vehicle that was suppose to be in perfect condition. While driving home vehicle stalled and would not restart. Dealer was notified, but informed the consumer to pay for a diagnostic test and the repairs.*ak”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 2003-09-30

“Consumer called complaining about having problems with the seat bracket which is now broken. Dealer has not been c ontacted yet. Mr”

SEATS

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 1989 Buick Electra as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.