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Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Recalls — All NHTSA Recall Campaigns

2 recall campaigns on record across 2 model years of the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. Data sourced directly from NHTSA and updated daily.

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2
Recall Campaigns
218
Owner Complaints
12
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
2 affected model years12 crash-involved complaintsMost recalled year: 1995

Affected Model Years

19961R · 25C19951R · 61C

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

Recall Breakdown by Component Category

Steering1 campaign (50%)
Airbag1 campaign (50%)

Most Common Owner Complaint Areas — Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
23
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
18
STRUCTURE
10
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
8
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
7
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
7
AIR BAGS
7
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
6
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
5

Based on 218 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years. 12 injuries reported.

All Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Recall Campaigns

#03V5270001996 Oldsmobile Cutlass SupremeSteering
Issued: Nov 12, 2003

STEERING:RACK AND PINION

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY IN WHICH THE RETAINER TABS WERE NOT CRIMPED PROPERLY. THESE RETAINERS COULD FAIL AND PERMIT THE BALL BEARINGS TO ESCAPE.

Risk: IF THIS OCCURS, THE PINION SHAFT CAN BE FORCED UPWARD DURING LEFT TURNS AND BACK DOWN AS THE STEERING WHEEL IS MOVED BACK AND TO THE RIGHT. IF THE PINION SHAFT MOVES FURTHER, THE DRIVER WILL NEED TO …

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LOWER PINION BEARING UNLESS INSPECT OF THE EXISTING BEARING INDICATES THAT REPLACEMENT OF THE GEAR ASSEMBLY IS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2004. …

#00V1710001995 Oldsmobile Cutlass SupremeAirbag
Issued: Mar 7, 2000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CORROSION OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR'S INTERNAL WIRING, WHICH CAN OCCUR OVER TIME, COULD CAUSE THE INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG. THIS DEPLOYMENT COULD OCCUR DURING VEHICLE START-UP, WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED OR IDLING, OR WHILE IN OPERATI…

Risk: IF THE CONSUMER IS TOO CLOSE TO AN INFLATING AIR BAG, SERIOUS INJURIES COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INFLATORS ON THESE AIR BAGS.

Recalls by Component

1Airbag Recalls

#00V171000MY 1995

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CORROSION OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR'S INTERNAL WIRING, WHICH CAN OCCUR OVER TIME, COULD CAUSE THE INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S AI…

1Steering Recalls

#03V527000MY 1996

STEERING:RACK AND PINION

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY IN WHICH THE RETAINER TABS WERE NOT CRIMPED PROPERLY. THESE RETAINERS COULD FAIL AND P…

Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Recall — Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme have?
The Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme has 2 recall campaigns in the NHTSA database, spanning model years 1995 through 1996.
Is my Cutlass Supreme 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 Cutlass Supreme year?
Based on NHTSA data, the 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme has the highest recall campaign count (1 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 Cutlass Supreme 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 Cutlass Supreme?
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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