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2004 Saab 9-5 recalls

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

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

For the 2004 Saab 9-5. 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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2004 Saab 9-5 recalls, newest first

April 9, 2008NHTSA 08V16000057,389 vehicles potentially affected

Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint

Summary
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, one of the upper interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard's requirements.
Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.
Remedy
Dealers will install a-pillar trim with improved energy-absorbing capability free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2008. Owners may contact Saab at 1-800-955-9007.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 7, 2007NHTSA 07V08700094,377 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary
On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump retaining tabs holding the fuel lines were damaged during production.
Consequence
Over time, this could cause the fuel lines to loosen from the pump resulting in fuel leakage. If an ignition source were present, the fuel may ignite resulting in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will develop a securing bracket that will secure the fuel lines to the fuel pump even if the plastic retaining tabs should break. The recall began on June 13, 2007. This is an expansion of previous recall campaigns - see 04V557 and 06V126. Owners may contact Saab at 1-800-955-9007.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 19 complaints about the 2004 Saab 9-5 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Electrical system8
  2. Electrical system › Ignition › Module2
  3. Electrical system › Ignition › Switch2
  4. Electrical system › Wiring › Rear compartment/trunk2
  5. Engine2

Other Saab 9-5 years

Other 2004 Saab models

Most recalled 2004 vehicles

  1. 2004 Honda Accord (22 recalls)
  2. 2004 Ford E-250 (18 recalls)
  3. 2004 Blue Bird Vision (17 recalls)
  4. 2004 Ford F-150 (16 recalls)
  5. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (15 recalls)
All of 2004’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2004 Saab 9-5 have any recalls?
2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, fuel system, gasoline. 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 2004 Saab 9-5 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 2004 Saab 9-5?
19 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.