How many recalls does the 1988 Subaru Xt have?

The 1988 Subaru Xt has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1988 Subaru Xt 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 Subaru Xt?

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

1988 Subaru Xt Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1988 Subaru Xt has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 60,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the seat belts. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SEAT BELTS 88V052000 1988-04-05 60,000 affected

Defect

OMISSION OF INFORMATION SPECIFIED BY FMVSS 210 FROM OWNER MANUAL.

Consequence

FAILS TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210 REGARDING CHILDRESTRAINT SYSTEMS.

Remedy

ADHESIVE BACKED INSERTS WILL BE FURNISHED WITH THE CORRECT INFORMATION.

Complaints by component

SEAT BELTS

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Total complaints2

What owners report

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

“Driver's motor belt inoperative/also loss of tension in lap belt..”

SEAT BELTS · reported 1996-08-17

“Driver's motor belt inoperative/also loss of tension in lap belt..”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT · reported 1996-08-17

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