There have been 4 safety recalls for the Saturn Z. 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 Z.
Under certain conditions, heat can build up within the assembly and an underhood fire could result.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Saturn Z, 1997 Saturn Z |
| Component: COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles were produced or serviced with a horn assembly which could fail. The horn could either become inoperable or activate without the driver pressing the horn button. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The ignition key must be reinserted in the ignition cylinder to turn the engine off.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Saturn Z |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
| Recall Summary: It is possible to remove the ignition key while the cylinder is in the run position. This does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, "theft protection. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If this happens while the vehicle is being driven, it could cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Saturn Z, 1995 Saturn Z |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, some front seat back recliner gear teeth may wear excessively through repeated use, which could cause the seat back to slip partially rearward when force is applied. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If this were to occur, the driver's foot could become dislodged from the pedal resulting in a loss of brake system application and a vehicle crash could occur.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2002 Saturn Z |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
| Recall Summary: Certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transaxles were assembled with an inadequate weld at the brake pedal pad to brake pedal actuator arm assembly. During braking, the brake pedal pad could separate from the brake pedal actuator arm. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 14, 2002 | Seats | 72,135 |
| Feb. 19, 2002 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 1,509 |
| Dec. 7, 1998 | Communications:horn Assembly | 64,199 |
| Apr. 8, 1997 | Electrical System:ignition:switch | 319 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2002 Saturn Z | 1 |
| 1997 Saturn Z | 2 |
| 1996 Saturn Z | 1 |
| 1995 Saturn Z | 1 |
| 1994 Saturn Z | 1 |