How many recalls does the 1988 Pontiac Tempest have?

The 1988 Pontiac Tempest has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1988 Pontiac Tempest 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 Pontiac Tempest?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is seat belts.

1988 Pontiac Tempest Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1988 Pontiac Tempest. 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 seat belts. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Total complaints2

What owners report

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

“During vehicle collision seat belt failed resulting in severe injury to consumer.”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE · reported 1993-05-21

“Seat belt buckle was missing a part, causing failure during a collision, resulting in extensive injuries.”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Defect investigations

Investigation EA92024 Opened 1992-06-26 · closed 1994-01-31

STICKING THROTTLE

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