How many recalls does the 1985 Pontiac Sunfire have?

The 1985 Pontiac Sunfire has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1985 Pontiac Sunfire 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 1985 Pontiac Sunfire?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is air bags.

1985 Pontiac Sunfire Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1985 Pontiac Sunfire. 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 air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Total complaints2

What owners report

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

“No deployment of passenger's air bag during a collision. *ak”

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · reported 1997-06-30

“Brake stop lamp light, when brake are applied, causing refelection and vision problems. *ak”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS · reported 1996-02-01

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 1985 Pontiac Sunfire as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.