How many recalls does the 1985 Honda Prelude have?

The 1985 Honda Prelude has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1985 Honda Prelude 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 1985 Honda Prelude?

Of 11 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline.

1985 Honda Prelude Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1985 Honda Prelude has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 920,583 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 92V028001 1993-04-15 920,583 affected

Defect

IF THE PLASTIC COATING OF THE FUEL FILLER AND/OR BREATHER PIPE IS DAMAGED, SALT WATER MAY ACCUMULATE BETWEEN THE PLASTIC COATING AND THE STEEL PIPES, AND THE ACCUMULATION COULD CAUSE CORROSION WHICH WOULD EVENTUALLY RUST THROUGH THE AFFECTED PIPES, ALLOWING GASOLINE FUMES AND FUEL TO LEAK.

Consequence

GASOLINE FUMES AND/OR FUEL LEAKAGE THROUGH THE FILLER ORBREATHER PIPES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Remedy

REPAIRS WILL BE MADE TO VEHICLES WITH CORRODED FILLER OR BREATHER PIPES.

Complaints by component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

Total complaints11

What owners report

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

“Gas fumes is leaking out from the filler pipe, coming into the truck area of the vehicle and then into the vehicle. The filler pipe was under recall in 1993, recall # 92v028001; fuel: fuel systems, the problem has reoccurred. The problem was reported to the dealership. The problem has not been…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP · reported 1999-01-23

“The front seat belts don't work most of the times. *ak”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT · reported 1998-12-12

“Rear window defroster switch fails to work, it does not stay when depressed.”

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT · reported 1998-07-01

“Fuel tank filler neck/pipe corroded. *ak”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP · reported 1997-01-01

“The driver's seatback reclining mechanism has broken two times. *ak”

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER · reported 1996-03-21

“No summary.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR · reported 1994-11-05

“No summary.”

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER · reported 1994-11-05

“No summary.”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC · reported 1994-11-05

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 1985 Honda Prelude as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.