How many recalls does the 1999 Pontiac Sunbird have?

The 1999 Pontiac Sunbird has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1999 Pontiac Sunbird 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 1999 Pontiac Sunbird?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is air bags.

1999 Pontiac Sunbird Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1999 Pontiac Sunbird. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Total complaints3

What owners report

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

“The airbag light stay on.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2017-06-02

“Dt*: the consumer stated the engine stalled without warning. There were no indication lights prior to this failure. The contact consulted with the local dealership by telephone to determine the problem. The vehicle has not been inspected or diagnosed by the dealership. *jb”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2006-01-17

“It was hard for the consumer to start the vehicle. Consumer had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2004-08-09

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 1999 Pontiac Sunbird as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.