How many recalls does the 1988 Sterling 825sl have?

The 1988 Sterling 825sl has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1988 Sterling 825sl 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 Sterling 825sl?

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

1988 Sterling 825sl Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1988 Sterling 825sl. 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

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Total complaints2

What owners report

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

“Windshield safevue laminated hpr dot 122m 40 as1 = this is on a 1988 sterling (has been replaced in the past). I just bought the car with only 69,000 miles and was told that it had been garaged a lot. The laminate has turned foggy. This is a safety hazard and should be recalled. I have owned at…”

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD · reported 2003-07-15

“Motorized seat belt failed.”

SEAT BELTS · reported 1996-05-01

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 1988 Sterling 825sl as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.