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Oldsmobile 98 Regency Recalls — All NHTSA Recall Campaigns

Q: How many recalls does the Oldsmobile 98 Regency have?

The Oldsmobile 98 Regency has 5 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA, spanning model years 1992 through 1996. Individual vehicles may be subject to fewer recalls depending on their specific model year and production date.

Q: Is my 98 Regency under recall?

Whether your specific 98 Regency is subject to a recall depends on your vehicle's exact VIN, not just the model year. A recall may apply to a specific production date range or certain build configurations. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov/recalls to see which, if any, open recalls apply to your exact vehicle.

Q: What is the most recalled 98 Regency year?

Based on NHTSA recall data, the 1996 Oldsmobile 98 Regency has the most recall campaigns associated with it, with 2 campaigns. However, this reflects recall campaigns for that model year — not necessarily the number of defects in vehicles built that year.

5 recall campaigns on record across 4 model years of the Oldsmobile 98 Regency. Data sourced directly from NHTSA and updated daily.

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Recall Campaigns

218

Owner Complaints

Reported Injuries

Reported Deaths

4 affected model years14 crash-involved complaintsMost recalled year: 1996

Affected Model Years

19962R · 4C 19951R · 32C 19941R · 8C 19921R · 28C

R = recalls · C = complaints. Click a year to see the full problems report.

Recall Breakdown by Component Category

Engine2 campaigns (40%)

Transmission1 campaign (20%)

Visibility/Lighting1 campaign (20%)

Electrical1 campaign (20%)

Most Common Owner Complaint Areas — Oldsmobile 98 Regency

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

AIR BAGS

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

STEERING:RACK AND PINION

Based on 218 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years. 18 injuries reported.

All Oldsmobile 98 Regency Recall Campaigns

#96V0150001992 Oldsmobile 98 RegencyTransmission

Issued: Invalid Date

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1991 THROUGH JULY 1995. THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE CAN SEPARATE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN LOW TEMPERATURES IN COMBINATION WITH HIGH TRANSMISSION LOADS.

Risk: VEHICLE FIRES CAN OCCUR DUE TO THE SPILLAGE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES.

#96V1160001996 Oldsmobile 98 RegencyEngine

Issued: Jan 7, 1996

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

A BACKFIRE DURING ENGINE STARTING CAN CAUSE BREAKAGE OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD.

Risk: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A NO-START CONDITION AND POSSIBLY AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

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.

#94V1900001995 Oldsmobile 98 RegencyVisibility/Lighting

Issued: Apr 10, 1994

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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.

Risk: SUDDEN LOSS OF HEADLAMPS CAN CAUSE REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. ALSO, THE HEAD LAMPS CANNOT BE TURNED OFF, OR THEY MAY TURN ON WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, RESULTI…

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP MODULE.

#94V1380001994 Oldsmobile 98 RegencyElectrical

Issued: Feb 8, 1994

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

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.

Risk: THE HEAD LAMPS WOULD NOT STAY ILLUMINATED RESULTING IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT HEAD/PARK LAMP SWITCH BUILD DATE CODES AND REPLACE SWITCHES WITH SUSPECT DATE CODES.

#95V2040001996 Oldsmobile 98 RegencyEngine

Issued: Invalid Date

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

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 T…

Risk: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE; THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE AWARE THAT THE KEY WAS LEFT IN THE IGNITION OR THAT THE SAFETY BELT WAS NOT BUCKLED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF REQUIRED, REPLACE THE MALL MODULE.

Recalls by Component

2Engine Recalls

#96V116000MY 1996

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

A BACKFIRE DURING ENGINE STARTING CAN CAUSE BREAKAGE OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD.

#95V204000MY 1996

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

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 IGNITI…

1Electrical Recalls

#94V138000MY 1994

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

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.

Oldsmobile 98 Regency Recall — Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the Oldsmobile 98 Regency have?

The Oldsmobile 98 Regency has 5 recall campaigns in the NHTSA database, spanning model years 1992 through 1996.

Is my 98 Regency under recall?

Recall applicability depends on your specific VIN — not just the model year. Some recalls cover only certain production date ranges or trim levels. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov for an exact answer.

What is the most recalled 98 Regency year?

Based on NHTSA data, the 1996 Oldsmobile 98 Regency has the highest recall campaign count (2 campaigns). However, the total count of campaigns is not the same as the number of defects — some campaigns are issued as expansions of earlier recalls.

Does a 98 Regency recall mean my car is unsafe to drive?

Not necessarily. Recalls range from critical safety hazards — where NHTSA advises against driving — to minor inconveniences like a label error. Check the consequence field of each recall to understand the severity. If your specific VIN is subject to an open recall, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Who pays for recall repairs on a 98 Regency?

The manufacturer is legally required to pay for all recall repairs under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer, regardless of whether you are the original owner or whether the vehicle is out of warranty.

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