CarRecallWatchThe 1990 Toyota Celica has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA, including 9 crashes, 2 fires, 8 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (11 reports).
1990 Toyota Celica recalls
Most common 1990 Toyota Celica problems
Problem areas named in the 29 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 11 |
| Seat Belts | 5 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
"TAKATA RECALL" I HAVE A 1990 TOYOTA CELICA GT, MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON BACK AROUND 2003, I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT FIXED. A SERVICE MEMBER CAME OUT TO MY CAR WITH A HANDHELD DEVICE AND PLUGGED IT INTO THE CAR. BOTTOM LINE, HE TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO RESET THE AIRBAG WITH NO SUCCESS. MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS STILL ON AND I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY RECALLS OR NOTICES. HOW DO I GET THIS PROBLEM FIXED?
MY 1990 TOYOTA CELICA ST WAS IN AN ACCIDENT IN SAN LEANDRO FEB 22, 2003. I WAS STAYING IN FREMONT, CA. MY AIR BAG BURST OPEN AND THE CHEMICALS BURNED MY FACE AND ARMS. I WENT TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AT WASHINGTON HOSPITAL, FREMONT,CA. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 TOYOTA CELICA. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. HE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THEN IT WOULD PERFORM AS NORMAL. THE CONTACT DID NOT INFORM THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THEY REPLACED THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 140,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.
PATCHES OF THE TIRE FALLING OFF AS IF IT IS A RETREAD, VERY DANGEROUS IF I DON'T REPLACE SOON. NOTICED IT AT 30K ON TIRES.
WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND IT WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
1990 Toyota Celica questions
Does the 1990 Toyota Celica have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1990 Toyota Celica: Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Toyota Celica?
Based on 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (11), Seat Belts (5), Electrical System (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 1990 Toyota Celica has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.