The Lemon IndexSaab 9-5 recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2000–2009 Saab 9-5, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
Check a VIN to see that car's model-year report and recalls.
Every recall 8
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2016 · model years 2006–2009
Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
113,716 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V063000
- Seats · recall issued Apr 2008 · model years 2002–2008
SAAB IS RECALLING 57,389 MY 2002-2008 9-5 SERIES VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING COMPLIANCE TESTING,…
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Mar 2007 · model years 2001–2005
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING TABS HOLDING THE FUEL LINES WERE DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION.
- Electrical · recall issued Oct 2006 · model years 2002–2003
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH B308 6-CYLINDER GASOLINE ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE OVERHEATING AND BURNOUT OF THE ISOLATED GATED BIPOLAR TRANSISTOR (IGBT) WITHIN THE IGNITION DISCHARGE MODULE (IDM) DUE TO INCREASED…
- Electrical · recall issued Sep 2005 · model years 2000–2002
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH B205/B235 4-CYLINDER GASOLINE ENGINES AND B308 6-CYLINDER GASOLINE ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE OVERHEATING AND BURNOUT OF THE ISOLATED GATED BIPOLAR TRANSISTOR (IGBT) WITHIN THE IGNITI…
- Wheels · recall issued Jan 2003 · model years 2000–2003
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF AN OWNER CHANGES THEIR WHEELS/TIRES BETWEEN SUMMER AND WINTER USING A STEEL WHEEL IN THE WINTER AND AN ALLOY WHEEL IN THE SUMMER, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR RUST AND CONTAMINATION TO BUILD UP ON…
- Steering · recall issued Jan 2002 · model year 2002
THE STEERING KNUCKLE CASTINGS ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN CONTAMINATED DURING THE CASTING PROCESS.
- Airbags · recall issued May 2001 · model years 2000–2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE AIR BAG ALERT LABELS MAY NOT BE PERMANENTLY AFFIXED AS REQUIRED BY THIS STANDARD.
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your 9-5?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Questions
How many recalls does the Saab 9-5 have?
8 recall campaigns across model years 2000–2009, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 28.
Which Saab 9-5 year has the most recalls?
The 2002, with 6 campaigns. 2003: 4, 2001: 4, 2000: 3.
What are most Saab 9-5 recalls about?
Airbags: 2 of the 8 campaigns. Then electrical (2) and fuel system, gasoline (1).
What is the newest Saab 9-5 recall?
Airbags, filed Feb 2016 (NHTSA 16V063000): Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
What is the biggest Saab 9-5 recall?
NHTSA 16V063000 (airbags, Feb 2016) covers 113,716 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
How do I check if my Saab 9-5 has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Saab dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Saab 9-5: problems and best years · All Saab recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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