The 1990 Oldsmobile Calais has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 3,202 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the vehicle speed control. Last updated July 5, 2026.
IMPROPERLY TORQUED CONNECTIONS OF FRONT FUEL FEED AND RETURN HOSES TO FUEL PIPES AT THE BODY RAIL COULD LOOSEN AND LEAK FUEL INTO THE UNDERHOOD AREA.
FUEL LEAKS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULDRESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
PROPERLY TORQUE THE FRONT FUEL FEED AND RETURN HOSES AT THE BODY RAIL LINES TO PREVENT FUEL LEAKAGE.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“When putting vehicle into reverse it took off at high speed without application of accelerator pedal. Vehicle stopped after hitting tree and fence. Dealer has seen the vehicle.*akas a result of the accident the rear of the vehicle was damaged, the driver also sustained injuries, broken ribs,…”
“The vehicle went out of control at a high speed when the driver put gear in reveres to back out of parking lot, and caused accident seriously injuring the driver and damaging the vehicle. The consumer requested investigation by the manufacturer. (the address is the owners father)*yh”
“The vehicle went out of control at a high speed when the driver put gear in reveres to back out of parking lot, and caused accident seriously injuring the driver and damaging the vehicle. The consumer requested investigation by the manufacturer. (the address is the owners father)*yh *tr”
“Two small windows on each side of vehicle, located in rear, cause leakage within the overhead upholstery and into the vehicle. Dealer notified. Problem was found to be that the windows were not sealed at the factory. Owner wishes to be compensated for cost of repairs. *ak *ml”
“Vehicle was involved in an accident in which driver's air bag did not deploy. Dealer noted. *ak”
“The rear shock towers of the car have developed rust at the seam where they meet the trunk floor. This rust has caused holes to form, and therefore weakening the entire rear suspension system of the car, as well as the structure of the rear end. The holes also leak water into the trunk compartment…”
“The rear shock towers of the car have developed rust at the seam where they meet the trunk floor. This rust has caused holes to form, and therefore weakening the entire rear suspension system of the car, as well as the structure of the rear end. The holes also leak water into the trunk compartment…”
“Engine failed due to water leaking into the oil. (second vehicle on 508114)”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1990 Oldsmobile Calais as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.