The Lemon IndexSaturn recalls.
Every NHTSA recall on the Saturn models we track, by model and year. Check yours by VIN.
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Recalls by model. Campaigns per model, all years.
Tap a model for every recall in one list. Models on sale for more years have had more time to collect recalls.
The biggest Saturn recalls. By vehicles in the campaign, since 2010.
- Electrical · recall issued May 2014 · Aura · model years 2007–2010
In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit.
2,440,524 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V252000
- Electrical · recall issued Apr 2014 · Ion, Sky · model years 2003–2009
In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.
2,191,014 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V171000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2014 · Ion, Sky · model years 2003–2009
On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicle.
2,190,934 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V047000
- Steering · recall issued Mar 2014 · Aura, Ion · model years 2004–2009
If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
1,373,177 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V153000
- Electrical · recall issued Jun 2010 · Outlook · model years 2007–2009
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALAN…
1,365,070 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V240000
- Seat belts · recall issued May 2014 · Outlook · model years 2009–2010
In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time.
1,339,355 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V266000
The newest Saturn recalls.
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2017 · Sky · model years 2007–2009
The Passenger Air Bag Suppression System (PPS) sensor may become bent or damaged within the front passenger seat, possibly disabling the front passenger air bag.
91,007 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V061000
- Body structure · recall issued Jun 2015 · Outlook · model years 2007–2010
The affected vehicles, equipped with the power liftgate option, have gas struts that hold the power liftgate up when open.
691,144 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V415000
- Electrical · recall issued Aug 2014 · Vue · model years 2002–2004
In the affected vehicles, it may be possible for the key to be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.
202,155 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V490000
- Steering · recall issued Jul 2014 · Aura · model years 2007–2009
The affected steering shafts may have a yoke that inadequately supports the u-joint bearing resulting in a premature failure.
7,304 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14E044000
- Seat belts · recall issued May 2014 · Outlook · model years 2009–2010
In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time.
1,339,355 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V266000
- Electrical · recall issued May 2014 · Aura · model years 2007–2010
In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit.
2,440,524 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V252000
Is one open on your Saturn?
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.
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Questions
How many recalls does Saturn have?
55 NHTSA recall campaigns on the 7 Saturn models we track, model years 2000–2010. A campaign that covers several models or years counts once.
Which Saturn has the most recalls?
The Saturn Ion, with 12 campaigns. Then the LS (12), the Outlook (10), the SL (8). Models with more model years on sale have had more time to collect recalls.
What is the biggest Saturn recall?
NHTSA 14V252000 (electrical, May 2014): 2,440,524 vehicles in the whole campaign, on the Aura among the models we track. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit.
What is the newest Saturn recall?
Filed Jan 2017 for the Sky (NHTSA 17V061000): The Passenger Air Bag Suppression System (PPS) sensor may become bent or damaged within the front passenger seat, possibly disabling the front passenger air bag.
How do I check a Saturn for recalls by VIN?
Type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Saturn dealer: that shows whether a recall is still open on that car. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Is Saturn reliable? · Recall check for every make
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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