Recalls
9campaigns
3 air bag · 2 engine · 2 steering
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
62filed
Owner reports, 1998–2002 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Fuel economy
26mpg combined
$2,512/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
1.5 L 4-cyl· 5-speed manual
4 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (9)
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 1999 Daewoo Lanos. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
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DAEWOO PUERTO RICO/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR & LAMP
Engine and engine cooling
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR MAY MELT RESULTING IN A BURNING SMELL AND VISIBLE SMOKE, WHICH MAY SUBSEQUENTLY LEAD TO THE MELTING OF THE CAMSHAFT COVER AND THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WIRE HARNESS.
- Consequence
- THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORS AND INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUSE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAEWOO PUERTO RICO AT 1-877-362-1234 OPTION 6.
Repair progress not yet reported4,305 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 04V394000
Listed for 1999 Daewoo Lanos. Not checked against your VIN.
DAEWOO\CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORS/MIL
Engine and engine cooling
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR MAY MELT RESULTING IN A BURNING SMELL AND VISIBLE SMOKE, WHICH MAY SUBSEQUENTLY LEAD TO THE MELTING OF THE CAMSHAFT COVER AND THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WIRE HARNESS.
- Consequence
- THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORS AND INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUSE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAEWOO AT 1-877-362-1234, OPTION 6, OR FIND A LOCAL DEALER THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.DAEWOOUS.COM.
Repair progress not yet reported11,576 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 04V357000
Listed for 1999 Daewoo Lanos. Not checked against your VIN.
DAEWOO AMERICA/FMVSS 201/AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
Air bags
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."
- Consequence
- IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH IN WHICH THE AIR BAGS DO NOT DEPLOY, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF INCREASED HEAD INJURY TO THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SHOULD CONTACT WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COVER OCCUR.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ENERGY ABSORBING AIR BAG MOUNTING BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 23, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAEWOO AT 1-877-362-1234, SELECTION 1.
Repair progress not yet reported56,912 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 02V131001
Listed for 1999 Daewoo Lanos. Not checked against your VIN.
DAEWOO DE PUERTO RICO/FMVSS 201/AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
Air bags
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."
- Consequence
- IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH IN WHICH THE AIR BAGS DO NOT DEPLOY, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF INCREASED HEAD INJURY TO THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SHOULD CONTACT WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COVER OCCUR.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ENERGY ABSORBING AIR BAG MOUNTING BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 23, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAEWOO AT 1-877-362-1234, SELECTION 1.
Repair progress not yet reported13,103 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 02V131002
Listed for 1999 Daewoo Lanos. Not checked against your VIN.
DAEWOO/ALLOY WHEELS
Wheels · lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS. THESE WHEELS WERE MANUFACTURED WITHOUT THE STEEL BUSHING INSERTS AROUND THE WHEEL BOLT OPENINGS, ALLOWING FRICTION BETWEEN THE WHEEL BOLT SEATS AND THE WHEEL BOLTS. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE BOLTS LOOSENING DURING HARD BRAKING.
- Consequence
- THE WHEEL COULD DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE WHEEL BOLTS AND WILL UPDATE THE OWNER'S MANUAL WHEEL BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATION.
Repair progress not yet reported2,811 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V336001
Listed for 1999 Daewoo Lanos. Not checked against your VIN.
DAEWOO GUAM\FMVSS 214/SIDE DOOR STRENGTH
Air bags · side/window
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 214, "SIDE DOOR STRENGTH." INCORRECT POSITION OF THE SIDE IMPACT PAD TO THE REAR, INSTEAD OF THE MIDDLE, OF THE DOOR ASSEMBLY.
- Consequence
- IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT ACCIDENT, THE PELVIC PROTECTION FOR THE DRIVER OR FRONT PASSENGER WOULD BE REDUCED.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE POSITION OF THE SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION PAD.
Repair progress not yet reported124 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V090002
Listed for 1999 Daewoo Lanos. Not checked against your VIN.
DAEWOO/FMVSS 214/SIDE DOOR STRENGTH
Structure · body · door
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 214, "SIDE DOOR STRENGTH." INCORRECT POSITION OF THE SIDE IMPACT PAD TO THE REAR, INSTEAD OF THE MIDDLE, OF THE DOOR ASSEMBLY.
- Consequence
- IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT ACCIDENT, THE PELVIC PROTECTION FOR THE DRIVER OR FRONT PASSENGER WOULD BE REDUCED.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE POSITION OF THE SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION PAD.
Repair progress not yet reported2,929 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V090000
Listed for 1999 Daewoo Lanos. Not checked against your VIN.
DAEWOO PUERTO RICO/STEERING WHEEL
Steering · steering wheel/handle bar
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 3 AND 4-DOOR PASSENGER SEDANS LOCATED IN PUERTO RICO. THE STEERING WHEEL CAN BECOME DAMAGED FROM OVER-ROTATION.
- Consequence
- IF THIS CONDITION WERE TO OCCUR, A LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING STEERING WHEEL WITH A REVISED VERSION.
Repair progress not yet reported1,077 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 98V305001
Listed for 1999 Daewoo Lanos. Not checked against your VIN.
DAEWOO/STEERING WHEEL
Steering · steering wheel/handle bar
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 3 AND 4-DOOR PASSENGER SEDANS. THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER BUSHING CONNECTING THE STEERING WHEEL HUB TO THE STEERING COLUMN CAN SLIP.
- Consequence
- IF THIS CONDITION WERE TO OCCUR, EXCESSIVE FREE PLAY AND LOOSENESS OF THE VEHICLE STEERING COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING STEERING WHEEL WITH A REVISED VERSION.
Repair progress not yet reported1,063 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 98V305000
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Owner complaints (62)
62 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine and engine cooling is mentioned most often.
1involved a crash
0involved a fire
5injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 62 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 45 | 72.6% |
| Air bags | 8 | 12.9% |
| Service brakes | 5 | 8.1% |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1.6% |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 1.6% |
| Fuel system | 1 | 1.6% |
| Power train | 1 | 1.6% |
| Seats | 1 | 1.6% |
| Steering | 1 | 1.6% |
| Suspension | 1 | 1.6% |
How 1999 compares with other Lanos years
Best and worst Lanos years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 | 9 |
| 1999 | 62 | 9 |
| 2000 | 209 | 6 |
| 2001 | 129 | 5 |
| 2002 | 30 | 4 |
This year (1999)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 26 mpg combined
26
mpg combined
23
city
32
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,600
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 342 g/mi
- EPA class
- Compact Cars
What it costs you to run
$2,512per year
$209per month
577gallons a year
Miles ÷ 26 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 / 32 / 26 | $2,600 | 342 |
| 1.6 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 / 33 / 26 | $2,600 | 342 |
| 1.5 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 / 33 / 25 | $2,700 | 356 |
| 1.6 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 / 31 / 24 | $2,800 | 370 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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Where to next
1999 Daewoo Lanos FAQ
How many recalls does the 1999 Daewoo Lanos have?
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns: 04V394000 (engine), 04V357000 (engine), 02V131001 (air bag), 02V131002 (air bag), 99V336001 (wheel), 99V090002 (air bag), 99V090000 (structure), 98V305001 (steering), 98V305000 (steering). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1999 Daewoo Lanos problems?
Owners filed 62 complaints with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling (45), Air bags (8), Service brakes (5) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 1999 Daewoo Lanos get?
EPA rates the 1.5 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual version at 23 city, 32 highway and 26 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 1999 Lanos compare with other years?
Among the 1998–2002 Daewoo Lanos model years at least five years old, the 1998 drew the fewest complaints (5) and the 2000 the most (209). The 1999 drew 62. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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