How many recalls does the 1989 Nissan 240sx have?

The 1989 Nissan 240sx has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1989 Nissan 240sx 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 1989 Nissan 240sx?

Of 46 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline.

1989 Nissan 240sx Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1989 Nissan 240sx has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 2,730,462 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SEAT BELTS 95V103002 1995-05-24 2,730,462 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…

Complaints by component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

SEAT BELTS

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

STEERING:COLUMN

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

Total complaints46

What owners report

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

“When I was driving my car the electronic seat belt went forward, which basically means im unbuckled and it wont go back to the buckled position for some reason.”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2012-04-30

“Automatic seat belt doesn't move when door is opened or closed. *tr”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2008-06-20

“The lower bolt that holds the back, left brake caliper has broken twice within 3 years. *nlm”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER · reported 2003-06-10

“Electrical fire in the interior of vehicle. *ak”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH · reported 2003-05-11

“Fuel injectors are leaking gas, and its a fire hazard.*ak”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS · reported 2000-08-20

“Seat belt motor does not work, and the shoulder buckle does not lock in place, making the shoulder belt useless. *ak”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2000-02-21

“Seat beltretractor on the driver's side isn't working, and there is a fuel leakage within the fuel injectors. *ak”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR · reported 1999-08-12

“Seat beltretractor on the driver's side isn't working, and there is a fuel leakage within the fuel injectors. *ak”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS · reported 1999-08-12

Defect investigations

Investigation EA95007 Opened 1995-03-10 · closed 1995-08-02

TAKATA 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 1989 Nissan 240sx as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.