1986 Pontiac Fiero Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1986 Pontiac Fiero, and owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1986 Pontiac Fiero
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Conventional (parking brake)
Parking brake adjuster fails to operate and do not work after brake pad wear.
Remedy: Replace nonfunctioning parking brake adjusters.
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Gasoline (engine and engine cooling)
Pcv grommet oil leaks, transmission oil cooler leaks, piston connecting rod failures breaking through engine wall causing oil spillage, fuel rail leaks, coolant leaks, rocker cover oil leaks, and maintenance or service related factors, could cause engine compartment fires.
Remedy: Correct or install new components to prevent unreasonable fire risk.
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Gasoline (engine and engine cooling)
Due to an interaction of the engine compartment environment and maintenance or service related factors, there is a risk of engine compartment fires.
Remedy: Correct or install new engine components to prevent unreasonable fire risk.
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1986 Pontiac Fiero have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 98,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I have owned this car since new and never received a recall notice from GM. I see in your database that there have been 4 recalls issued.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 3, 2016 · Unknown or other
“Recall to my 1986 pontiac fiero (VIN# 1g2pf3795gp23433) was never completed during the lifetime of the vehicle. This was a serious recall, as it involved a possibility of engine compartment fire. GM r”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 1, 2006 · Engine and engine cooling
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1986 Pontiac Fiero. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–25 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 16–22 / 23–32 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Two Seaters |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.5/2.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Manual 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Pontiac Fiero model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Pontiac Fiero model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 Pontiac Fiero | 3 | 30 |
| 1985 Pontiac Fiero | 3 | 18 |
| 1986 Pontiac Fiero | 3 | 26 |
| 1987 Pontiac Fiero | 2 | 15 |
| 1988 Pontiac Fiero | 2 | 13 |
| 1991 Pontiac Fiero | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 Pontiac Fiero | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 Pontiac Fiero | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1986 Pontiac Fiero
How do I know if my 1986 Pontiac Fiero has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1986 Pontiac Fiero; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Pontiac dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 89V232000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.