How many recalls does the 1981 Buick Riviera have?

The 1981 Buick Riviera has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1981 Buick Riviera has an open recall?

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1981 Buick Riviera Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1981 Buick Riviera has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 9,070 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SUSPENSION 81V073000 1981-06-16 9,070 affected

Defect

THE FRONT LEFT UPPER CONTROL ARM NUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SECURELY TIGHTENED. THE NUTS MAY LOOSEN AND COME OFF AND WITH CONTINUED DRIVING THE CONTROL ARM FRONT BOLT MAY WORK ITS WAY OUT OF POSITION OR BECOME DISPLACED.

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 1981 Buick Riviera as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.