Oldsmobile 98 Recalls

The Oldsmobile 98 has been recalled 4 times across the 1995–1996 model years. The most recent recall, from July 1, 1996, covers the fuel injection system. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Oldsmobile dealer.

4recalls
0do not drive / park outside
2model years affected

What gets recalled

  • Lights
    250%
  • Fuel & propulsion system
    125%
  • Electrical system
    125%

1996 Oldsmobile 98 recalls (2)

Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system

NHTSA recall 96V-116 · Jul 1, 1996 · 275,811 vehicles

A backfire during engine starting can cause breakage of the upper intake manifold.

Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module programming. Until the campaign repair is made, the vehicle hood should be shut whenever starting the vehicle to reduce the chance of personal injury.

Electrical system › Ignition › Anti-theft › Control module

NHTSA recall 95V-204 · Oct 23, 1995 · 32,869 vehicles

These vehicles were assembled with a malfunction alarm, lighting and locking (mall) module that can contain a damaged capacitor. If the capacitor is damaged, the "key in the ignition" warning chime and the driver seat belt unbuckled warning chime and indicator lamp May not work. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the mall module.

1995 Oldsmobile 98 recalls (2)

Exterior lighting › Headlights

NHTSA recall 94V-190 · Oct 4, 1994 · 1,997 vehicles

These vehicles were assembled with lighting control modules which can experience excessive current leakage due to damaged surface mounting capacitors. This can cause loss of head lamps and parking lamps.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the headlamp module.

Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch

NHTSA recall 94V-138 · Aug 2, 1994 · 1,487 vehicles

A spring in the head lamp portion of the head park lamp switch can fail preventing latching of the head lamp portion of the switch in the "on" position.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect head/park lamp switch build date codes and replace switches with suspect date codes.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Oldsmobile 98 have?

NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the Oldsmobile 98 across 2 model years.

How do I know if my Oldsmobile 98 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.