There have been 12 safety recalls for the Saturn LS. 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 Saturn LS.
If an ignition source is present, a fire could result.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2000 Saturn LS |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Fuel tank assemblies in these vehicles have an over pressure relief (opr) valve that can become stuck open in a frontal collision. If the vehicle rolls over, fuel spillage could occur. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Other drivers may not be alerted that the vehicle is turning and a crash could occur.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2000 Saturn LS |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. " because of a problem in the hazard warning switch assembly, the turn signal lamps may not work or may work intermittently when the ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If a vehicle with an inoperative valve were involved in a rollover, fuel spillage could occur.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2000 Saturn LS |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity. " these vehicles may have been produced with an inoperative valve within the fuel tank assembly. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If a timing chain link separates while the engine is running, the engine will stall and will not restart increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2001 Saturn LS |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Recall Summary: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2. 2l 4-cylinder engine, links in the engine's timing chain can separate. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This can cause (1) an intermittently inoperative brake/tail lamp bulb or (2) a short circuit that opens a fuse causing inoperative brake lamps (including the center high-mounted stop lamp) or tail lamps. A following driver may not know when the brakes have been applied, and a rear-end crash could occur without prior warning.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2003 Saturn L200, 2004 Saturn L300, 2000 Saturn LS, 2001 Saturn LS, 2002 Saturn LS |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS |
| Recall Summary: On certain sedans and wagons, the plastic housing in the rear tail lamp assembly can become distorted if the brake lamps remain on for an extended time. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 7, 2007 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 20,514 |
| Jun. 2, 2005 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights | 291,652 |
| Apr. 20, 2005 | Seat Belt | 20,701 |
| Jun. 23, 2003 | Electrical System:ignition:module | 239,993 |
| Dec. 9, 2002 | Air Bags:frontal | 272 |
| Feb. 1, 2001 | Air Bags:frontal | 38 |
| Oct. 30, 2000 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl) | 1,637 |
| Aug. 23, 2000 | Air Bags:side/window | 168 |
| Aug. 7, 2000 | Seat Belt | 156,305 |
| Dec. 2, 1999 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage | 36,848 |
| Jul. 26, 1999 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 1,300 |
| Jul. 26, 1999 | Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch | 1,395 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2002 Saturn LS | 3 |
| 2001 Saturn LS | 7 |
| 2000 Saturn LS | 6 |