How many recalls does the 1986 Acura Integra have?

The 1986 Acura Integra has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1986 Acura Integra 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 1986 Acura Integra?

Of 6 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is seat belts.

1986 Acura Integra Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1986 Acura Integra has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,060,198 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the seat belts. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SEAT BELTS 95V103001 1995-05-24 3,700,000 affected

Defect

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

Consequence

THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES. CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. CHECK THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUG ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, THEN…

VISIBILITY 88V180000 1988-11-18 360,198 affected

Defect

UNDER HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTACT UNIT COULD LOOSEN AND BECOME DISLODGED.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE AND WOULDAFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY.

Remedy

INSTALL A CONTACT UNIT HOLDER THAT WOULD PREVENT LOOSENING.

Complaints by component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT

Total complaints6

What owners report

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

“Upper ball joint assembly broke.”

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT · reported 1996-10-15

“Right axle failed, causing loss of control.”

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY · reported 1996-10-15

“Undercarriage rusted. *sd”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · reported 1996-04-02

“The rear hatchback collapses due to the failure of the rear struts. Tt”

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT · reported 1996-01-17

“The driver side seat belt buckle will not lock . Tt”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

“Seat belt buckles cracked.”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Defect investigations

Investigation EA89005 Opened 1988-11-16 · closed 1989-11-30

FUEL SYSTEM VENTING

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Investigation EA94035 Opened 1994-10-27 · closed 1995-07-31

SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

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 1986 Acura Integra as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.