There have been 17 safety recalls for the SAAB 9-3. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the SAAB 9-3.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2006 SAAB 9-3, 2007 SAAB 9-3, 2008 SAAB 9-3, 2009 SAAB 9-3, 2010 SAAB 9-3, 2011 SAAB 9-3, 2006 SAAB 9-5, 2007 SAAB 9-5, 2008 SAAB 9-5, 2009 SAAB 9-5, 2008 Saturn Astra, 2009 Saturn Astra |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE |
| Recall Summary: General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 SAAB 9-3 vehicles manufactured may 31, 2002, to February 15, 2011, 2006-2009 SAAB 9-5 vehicles manufactured June 7, 2005, to may 28, 2009, and 2008-2009 Saturn astra vehicles manufactured April 11, 2007, to July 24, 2008.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of a crash, a seat belt that has not retracted may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2004 SAAB 9-3, 2005 SAAB 9-3, 2006 SAAB 9-3, 2007 SAAB 9-3, 2008 SAAB 9-3, 2009 SAAB 9-3, 2010 SAAB 9-3, 2011 SAAB 9-3 |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR |
| Recall Summary: General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 SAAB 9-3 convertible vehicles manufactured July 30, 2003, to February 15, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the driver's side front seat belt retractor may break, causing the seat belt webbing not to retract. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The subject fuel pumps can seize causing the engine to stall which increases the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2010 SAAB 9-3, 2011 SAAB 9-3 |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Recall Summary: SAAB is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 passenger vehicles manufactured from June 2010 through December 2010. Certain fuel pumps installed as original equipment may have internal components with incorrect specifications. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Using a seat belt that has not retracted, and in the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2004 SAAB 9-3 |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR |
| Recall Summary: General motors is recalling certain model year 2004 SAAB 9-3 sedans. Some of these vehicles were produced with front seat belt retractors that, over time, could fail to retract. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 3, 2016 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module | 113,716 |
| Jun. 12, 2014 | Seat Belts:front:retractor | 28,789 |
| Jan. 19, 2011 | Fuel System, Other:delivery:fuel Pump | 4,400 |
| Feb. 18, 2010 | Seat Belts:front:retractor | 14,126 |
| Mar. 7, 2007 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 94,377 |
| Apr. 20, 2006 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 11,886 |
| Sep. 14, 2005 | Electrical System:ignition:module | 103,202 |
| May. 19, 2005 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 68,654 |
| Nov. 19, 2004 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 17,394 |
| Oct. 20, 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 12,249 |
| May. 11, 2004 | Seat Belts:front:retractor | 31,335 |
| Dec. 10, 2003 | Seats:front Assembly:recliner | 1,658 |
| Oct. 3, 2001 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 1,366 |
| May. 18, 2001 | Air Bag | 43,073 |
| Dec. 29, 1999 | Equipment:other:labels | 424 |
| Sep. 13, 1999 | Seats | 5,132 |
| Jun. 23, 1998 | Equipment:other:labels | 39,313 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2011 SAAB 9-3 | 3 |
| 2010 SAAB 9-3 | 3 |
| 2009 SAAB 9-3 | 2 |
| 2008 SAAB 9-3 | 2 |
| 2007 SAAB 9-3 | 2 |
| 2006 SAAB 9-3 | 2 |
| 2005 SAAB 9-3 | 2 |
| 2004 SAAB 9-3 | 5 |
| 2003 SAAB 9-3 | 4 |
| 2002 SAAB 9-3 | 4 |
| 2001 SAAB 9-3 | 4 |
| 2000 SAAB 9-3 | 2 |
| 1999 SAAB 9-3 | 3 |