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1999 Saab 9-3 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1999 Saab 9-3. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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1999 Saab 9-3 recalls, newest first

December 29, 1999NHTSA 99V362000424 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Labels

Summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake reservoir label was omitted. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 135, "passenger car brake systems."
Consequence
Without this label, someone may use the incorrect specification brake fluid, get dirt into the reservoir, or allow moisture into the brake fluid, resulting in less effective braking and possibly a crash.
Remedy
Owners will be mailed labels and installation instructions.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 13, 1999NHTSA 99V2460005,132 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary
Vehicle description: passsenger vehicles. Failures of the "easy entry" cable in the front driver or passenger manual seats can cause the seat fore/aft adjustable mechanism to be unlocked.
Consequence
Since the anchor points for the lap portion of the front safety belts are attached to the seat assembly, release of the fore/aft locking mechanism reduces the restraint capability of the safety belts in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new cable and spring assembly.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 23, 1998NHTSA 98V13900039,313 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Labels

Summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The air bag alert label on the driver side visor was omitted. This does not conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Consequence
The vehicle occupant may not properly understand the operation of the air bag system and the need to use seat belts.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with an alert label to be installed on the visible side of the driver's sun visor. If an owner so desires, their dealer can install the label for them.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 64 complaints about the 1999 Saab 9-3 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
10
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Air bags10
  2. Electrical system › Ignition › Module10
  3. Air bags › Frontal7
  4. Electrical system5
  5. Electrical system › Ignition4

Other Saab 9-3 years

Other 1999 Saab models

Most recalled 1999 vehicles

  1. 1999 Ford F-250 (19 recalls)
  2. 1999 Ford F-150 (18 recalls)
  3. 1999 Honda Accord (17 recalls)
  4. 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (16 recalls)
  5. 1999 Blue Bird All American (16 recalls)
All of 1999’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1999 Saab 9-3 have any recalls?
3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, seats. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1999 Saab 9-3 recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Saab dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1999 Saab 9-3?
64 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.