The 1987 Nissan 200sx has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 2,730,462 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SEAT BELTS95V1030021995-05-242,730,462 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 AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS…
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
1
Total complaints14
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Fuel line that runs from the fuel injectors to the fuel rail are leaking causing the car to die. But the fuel is leaking onto a hot motor which could catch fire. This car has this same recall for other vins. Of the same year. But my car does not fall into that category of vin #s. *nm”
“Gas fumes leaked throughout the vehicle. Gas smell became overwhelming when vehicle was driven for awhile. Dealer indicated that fuel was leaking from the fuel injectors. *ak”
“A private mechanic examined vehicle for a fuel leak and determined that leak originated from fuel injectors. Manufacturer informed consumer that vehicle was covered under recall campaign 95i006000. However, dealership stated that this recall only applied to 6 cylinder engine. Repairs will be done…”
“Fuel injectors leak. Nissans "voluntary recall campaign" does not include the ca20e engine which is installed in my vehicle. The fuel pump wiring is exposed to the elements and shorted out on my vehicle. *nlm”
“Consumer noticed a leakage coming from the fuel injection system that has a hole, and fuel is leaking on the top of the engine. It can start a fire while consumer is driving. *ak”
“When I bought my car it only had 40000 miles on it so all the injectors are original. All of the injectors are leaking gas all over my engine. We contacted nissan because the fuel injectors are listed as recalled on your website but it is only for the 6 cylinder model. I believe it is also…”
“Would smell gas when getting into vehicle. Sometimes occurs when driving. Took vehicle to dealership after taking to independent mechanic. Was told fuel injectors needed replacing. Manufacturer said vehicle was not recalled & will not catch fire. *ak”
“Received recall notice on seat belts, took vehicle to dealer and they tested the seat belts and said there was no problem. Called manufacturer and they indicated that the seat belts should have been replaced and there should not have been a test done on the seat belts. *ak”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA95007 Opened 1995-03-10 · closed 1995-08-02
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1987 Nissan 200sx as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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