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Saab Recalls

What this means

NHTSA lists 68 recall campaigns that cover Saab vehicles in our catalog, filed between 1981 and 2020. The Saab 9-3 has the most complaints filed of any Saab model, with 17 campaigns.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Saab recall campaigns, newest first

68 campaigns, newest first.

Listed for Saab 9-3, 9-5. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 05V399000 Filed Sep 14, 2005

BIPOLAR TRANSISTOR OVERHEATING/BURNOUT

Electrical system · ignition · module
Repair progress not yet reported103,202 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 05V399000
Listed for Saab 9-3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 05V236000 Filed May 19, 2005

BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM PIPE CHECK VALVE

Service brakes, hydraulic · power assist · vacuum · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Repair progress not yet reported68,654 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 05V236000
Listed for Saab 9-3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 04V557000 Filed Nov 19, 2004

GM/SAAB/FUEL PUMP

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Repair progress not yet reported17,394 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 04V557000
Listed for Saab 9-3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 04V540000 Filed Oct 20, 2004

SAAB/STALLING

Engine and engine cooling
Repair progress not yet reported12,249 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 04V540000
Listed for Saab 9-3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 04V226000 Filed May 11, 2004

SAAB/SEAT BELT RETRACTORS

Seat belts · front · retractor
Repair progress not yet reported31,335 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 04V226000
Listed for Saab 9-3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 03V514000 Filed Dec 10, 2003

SAAB/FMVSS 207/FRONT SEAT LOCKING MECHANISM

Seats · front assembly · recliner
Repair progress not yet reported1,658 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 03V514000
Listed for Saab 9-5. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 03V006000 Filed Jan 13, 2003

SAAB/WHEEL/TIRE CORROSION

Wheels · hub
Repair progress not yet reported70,726 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 03V006000
Listed for Saab 900. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 02V308000 Filed Nov 14, 2002

SAAB/AIR BAG ECU

Air bags
Repair progress not yet reported20,476 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 02V308000
Listed for Saab 9-5. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 02V006000 Filed Jan 4, 2002

SAAB/STEERING KNUCKLE

Steering · linkages · knuckle · spindle · arm
Repair progress not yet reported2,601 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 02V006000
Listed for Saab 9-3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 01V314000 Filed Oct 3, 2001

SAAB/TIE ROD END RETAINING NUTS

Steering · linkages · tie rod assembly
Repair progress not yet reported1,366 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 01V314000
Listed for Saab 900. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 01V222000 Filed Jul 2, 2001

SAAB\AIR BAG MODULE

Air bags · frontal
Repair progress not yet reported12,036 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 01V222000
Listed for Saab 9-3, 9-5. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 01V168000 Filed May 18, 2001

SAAB/FMVSS 208/AIR BAG LABEL

Air bags
Repair progress not yet reported43,073 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 01V168000
Listed for Saab 9-3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 99V362000 Filed Dec 29, 1999

SAAB/FMVSS 135/BRAKE RESERVOIR LABEL

Equipment · other · labels
Repair progress not yet reported424 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 99V362000
Listed for Saab 9-3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 99V246000 Filed Sep 13, 1999

SAAB/MANUAL SEATS

Seats
Repair progress not yet reported5,132 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 99V246000
Listed for Saab 9000. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 99V109000 Filed May 6, 1999

SAAB/AIR BAG MODULE

Air bags · frontal · sensor/control module-inactive
Repair progress not yet reported26,116 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 99V109000
Listed for Saab 9-3, 9-5, 900, 9000. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 98V139000 Filed Jun 23, 1998

SAAB/FMVSS 208

Equipment · other · labels
Repair progress not yet reported39,313 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 98V139000
Listed for Saab 900. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 98V038000 Filed Feb 24, 1998

SAAB/FMVSS 108

Exterior lighting · headlights
Repair progress not yet reported92,505 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 98V038000
Listed for Saab 900. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 97V046000 Filed Mar 21, 1997

SAAB/THROTTLE CONTROL

Vehicle speed control
Repair progress not yet reported52,500 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 97V046000
Listed for Saab 900. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 96V077000 Filed May 3, 1996

SAAB/INTERIOR SYSTEMS:RESTRAINT

Seat belts · front · anchorage
Repair progress not yet reported1,058 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 96V077000
Listed for Saab 900. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 96V008000 Filed Jan 23, 1996

SAAB/STEERING:COLUMN

Steering · steering wheel/handle bar
Repair progress not yet reported8,988 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 96V008000

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How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

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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Campaigns filed per year

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Source: NHTSA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.