One problem related to side/window air bag has been reported for the 2011 SAAB 9-3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 SAAB 9-3 based on all problems reported for the 2011 9-3.
Drivers side airbag spontaneously deployed while in motion on a city street going in a forward, straight motion.
| Air Bag problems | |
| Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems | |
| Side/window Air Bag problems |