Saab 9-5 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
16 recalls found for the Saab 9-5 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 557 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Saab 9-5 | 0 | 9 |
| 2010 Saab 9-5 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 Saab 9-5 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 Saab 9-5 | 2 | 20 |
| 2007 Saab 9-5 | 2 | 17 |
| 2006 Saab 9-5 | 2 | 23 |
| 2005 Saab 9-5 | 2 | 11 |
| 2004 Saab 9-5 | 2 | 19 |
| 2003 Saab 9-5 | 4 | 47 |
| 2002 Saab 9-5 | 6 | 65 |
| 2001 Saab 9-5 | 4 | 104 |
| 2000 Saab 9-5 | 3 | 119 |
| 1999 Saab 9-5 | 2 | 118 |
| 1998 Saab 9-5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972 Saab 9-5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 Saab 9-5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 Saab 9-5 | 3 | 0 |
| 1969 Saab 9-5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 Saab 9-5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 Saab 9-5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 Saab 9-5 | 1 | 0 |
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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.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Saab dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.
Newest Saab 9-5 recalls
- Feb 3, 201616V063000Air bags113,716 vehiclesSaab 9-3, Saab 9-5 and 1 more model
Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
- Apr 9, 200808V160000Seats57,389 vehicles2002-2008 Saab 9-5
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…
- Mar 7, 200707V087000Fuel system, gasoline94,377 vehiclesSaab 9-5, 9-3 and 1 more model
On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump retaining tabs holding the fuel lines were damaged during production.
- Oct 26, 200606V410000Electrical system5,078 vehicles2002-2003 Saab 9-5
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with B308 6-cylinder gasoline engines may experience overheating and burnout of the isolated gated bipolar transistor (igbt) within the…
- Sep 14, 200505V399000Electrical system103,202 vehiclesSaab 9-3 and 9-5
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…
- Jan 13, 200303V006000Wheels70,726 vehicles1999-2003 Saab 9-5
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…
- Jan 4, 200202V006000Steering2,601 vehicles2002 Saab 9-5
The steering knuckle castings on certain passenger vehicles may have been contaminated during the casting process.
- May 18, 200101V168000Air bags43,073 vehiclesSaab 9-3 and 9-5
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…