1986 Buick Somerset Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1986 Buick Somerset. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Engine froze due to a punctured oil filter caused by a design flaw. The oil filter is on the bottom of engine and hangs 2-3 inches below the frame.”
“Driver's seat belt retractor failed, causing belt to become stuck in case. *skd”
“Tire's on vehicle (uniroyal rallye hp 205/70r 13ms), have all shown signs of flaws, bulge and separation causing failure. Mjs”
“Driver and passenger side auto restraint system failure ea94-039. Tt”
“Rack and pinion steering sticks. Please describe. Tt”
“The electric ignition module keeps going out. Replaced (4) times in the last (5) years.*ak”
“The paint is rusting behind the surface, consumer believes this vehicle should be recalled. Nlm”
Defect investigations
SEAT BELT SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
SAFETY BELT CUT AT D-RING
There is no summary currently available
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1986 Buick Somerset as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.