What gets recalled
2002 Daewoo Lanos recalls (4)
Engine and engine cooling
On certain passenger vehicles, the camshaft position sensor May melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke, which May subsequently lead to the melting of the camshaft cover and the camshaft position sensor wire harness.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the camshaft position sensors and install an additional fuse. Owners should contact Daewoo puerto rico at 1-877-362-1234 option 6.
Engine and engine cooling
On certain passenger vehicles, the camshaft position sensor May melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke, which May subsequently lead to the melting of the camshaft cover and the camshaft position sensor wire harness.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the camshaft position sensors and install an additional fuse. The recall began on September 7, 2004. Owners should contact Daewoo at 1-877-362-1234, option 6, or find a local dealer through their…
Air bags
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
Remedy: Dealers will install new energy absorbing air bag mounting brackets. Owner notification began July 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…
Air bags
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
Remedy: Dealers will install new energy absorbing air bag mounting brackets. Owner notification began July 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…
2001 Daewoo Lanos recalls (5)
Engine and engine cooling
On certain passenger vehicles, the camshaft position sensor May melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke, which May subsequently lead to the melting of the camshaft cover and the camshaft position sensor wire harness.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the camshaft position sensors and install an additional fuse. Owners should contact Daewoo puerto rico at 1-877-362-1234 option 6.
Engine and engine cooling
On certain passenger vehicles, the camshaft position sensor May melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke, which May subsequently lead to the melting of the camshaft cover and the camshaft position sensor wire harness.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the camshaft position sensors and install an additional fuse. The recall began on September 7, 2004. Owners should contact Daewoo at 1-877-362-1234, option 6, or find a local dealer through their…
Air bags
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
Remedy: Dealers will install new energy absorbing air bag mounting brackets. Owner notification began July 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…
Air bags
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
Remedy: Dealers will install new energy absorbing air bag mounting brackets. Owner notification began July 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…
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Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A wiring harness, located beneath the carpet in the front passenger floor area, can become damaged by passenger traffic as the wire harness is rubbed against a body seam in the floor panel.
Remedy: Dealers will reposition the wire harness and attach it permanently in a location where the wire harness cannot be damaged. Owner notification began February 6, 2001.
2000 Daewoo Lanos recalls (6)
Engine and engine cooling
On certain passenger vehicles, the camshaft position sensor May melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke, which May subsequently lead to the melting of the camshaft cover and the camshaft position sensor wire harness.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the camshaft position sensors and install an additional fuse. Owners should contact Daewoo puerto rico at 1-877-362-1234 option 6.
Engine and engine cooling
On certain passenger vehicles, the camshaft position sensor May melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke, which May subsequently lead to the melting of the camshaft cover and the camshaft position sensor wire harness.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the camshaft position sensors and install an additional fuse. The recall began on September 7, 2004. Owners should contact Daewoo at 1-877-362-1234, option 6, or find a local dealer through their…
Air bags
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
Remedy: Dealers will install new energy absorbing air bag mounting brackets. Owner notification began July 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…
Air bags
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
Remedy: Dealers will install new energy absorbing air bag mounting brackets. Owner notification began July 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…
Show 2 more recalls
Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A wiring harness, located beneath the carpet in the front passenger floor area, can become damaged by passenger traffic as the wire harness is rubbed against a body seam in the floor panel.
Remedy: Dealers will reposition the wire harness and attach it permanently in a location where the wire harness cannot be damaged. Owner notification began February 6, 2001.
Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with alloy wheels. These wheels were manufactured without the steel bushing inserts around the wheel bolt openings, allowing friction between the wheel bolt seats and the wheel bolts. This can result in the bolts loosening during hard braking.
Remedy: Dealers will retorque the wheel bolts and will update the owner's manual wheel bolt torque specification.
1999 Daewoo Lanos recalls (9)
Engine and engine cooling
On certain passenger vehicles, the camshaft position sensor May melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke, which May subsequently lead to the melting of the camshaft cover and the camshaft position sensor wire harness.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the camshaft position sensors and install an additional fuse. Owners should contact Daewoo puerto rico at 1-877-362-1234 option 6.
Engine and engine cooling
On certain passenger vehicles, the camshaft position sensor May melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke, which May subsequently lead to the melting of the camshaft cover and the camshaft position sensor wire harness.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the camshaft position sensors and install an additional fuse. The recall began on September 7, 2004. Owners should contact Daewoo at 1-877-362-1234, option 6, or find a local dealer through their…
Air bags
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
Remedy: Dealers will install new energy absorbing air bag mounting brackets. Owner notification began July 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…
Air bags
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
Remedy: Dealers will install new energy absorbing air bag mounting brackets. Owner notification began July 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…
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Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with alloy wheels. These wheels were manufactured without the steel bushing inserts around the wheel bolt openings, allowing friction between the wheel bolt seats and the wheel bolts. This can result in the bolts loosening during hard braking.
Remedy: Dealers will retorque the wheel bolts and will update the owner's manual wheel bolt torque specification.
Air bags › Side/window
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 214, "side door strength." incorrect position of the side impact pad to the rear, instead of the middle, of the door assembly.
Remedy: Dealers will correct the position of the side impact protection pad.
Structure › Body › Door
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 214, "side door strength." incorrect position of the side impact pad to the rear, instead of the middle, of the door assembly.
Remedy: Dealers will correct the position of the side impact protection pad.
Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Vehicle description: 3 and 4-door passenger sedans located in puerto rico. The steering wheel can become damaged from over-rotation.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the existing steering wheel with a revised version.
Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Vehicle description: 3 and 4-door passenger sedans. The steering wheel center bushing connecting the steering wheel hub to the steering column can slip.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the existing steering wheel with a revised version.
1998 Daewoo Lanos recalls (9)
Engine and engine cooling
On certain passenger vehicles, the camshaft position sensor May melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke, which May subsequently lead to the melting of the camshaft cover and the camshaft position sensor wire harness.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the camshaft position sensors and install an additional fuse. Owners should contact Daewoo puerto rico at 1-877-362-1234 option 6.
Engine and engine cooling
On certain passenger vehicles, the camshaft position sensor May melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke, which May subsequently lead to the melting of the camshaft cover and the camshaft position sensor wire harness.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the camshaft position sensors and install an additional fuse. The recall began on September 7, 2004. Owners should contact Daewoo at 1-877-362-1234, option 6, or find a local dealer through their…
Air bags
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
Remedy: Dealers will install new energy absorbing air bag mounting brackets. Owner notification began July 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…
Air bags
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
Remedy: Dealers will install new energy absorbing air bag mounting brackets. Owner notification began July 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…
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Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with alloy wheels. These wheels were manufactured without the steel bushing inserts around the wheel bolt openings, allowing friction between the wheel bolt seats and the wheel bolts. This can result in the bolts loosening during hard braking.
Remedy: Dealers will retorque the wheel bolts and will update the owner's manual wheel bolt torque specification.
Air bags › Side/window
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 214, "side door strength." incorrect position of the side impact pad to the rear, instead of the middle, of the door assembly.
Remedy: Dealers will correct the position of the side impact protection pad.
Structure › Body › Door
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 214, "side door strength." incorrect position of the side impact pad to the rear, instead of the middle, of the door assembly.
Remedy: Dealers will correct the position of the side impact protection pad.
Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Vehicle description: 3 and 4-door passenger sedans located in puerto rico. The steering wheel can become damaged from over-rotation.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the existing steering wheel with a revised version.
Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Vehicle description: 3 and 4-door passenger sedans. The steering wheel center bushing connecting the steering wheel hub to the steering column can slip.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the existing steering wheel with a revised version.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Daewoo Lanos have?
NHTSA lists 10 recalls for the Daewoo Lanos across 5 model years.
How do I know if my Daewoo Lanos has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.