Model year guide

1981 Pontiac trans am

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1981 Pontiac trans am is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1981 Pontiac trans am at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1981 Pontiac trans am recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1981 Pontiac trans am.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 13 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1981 Pontiac trans am trims & engines on record

Trims

Trans Am Limited Edition

Engines

5.0L 8-cyl

1981 Pontiac trans am vehicles on record

1981 Pontiac trans am Trans Am Limited Edition1G2AX87T5BN114522

Other Pontiac trans am model years

2002 2001 1995 1994 1984 1983

1981 Pontiac trans am — frequently asked questions

Does the 1981 Pontiac trans am have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1981 Pontiac trans am. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.