Does the 1999 Saturn EV1 have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, interior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic. 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 Saturn EV1 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Saturn 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 Saturn EV1?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1999 Saturn EV1 recalls

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

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

For the 1999 Saturn EV1. 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.

Has your Saturn been repaired?

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.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Saturn dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1999 Saturn EV1 recalls, newest first

November 13, 2000NHTSA 00V374000492 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery

Summary: Vehicle description: electric passenger vehicles and pickup trucks containing a nickel metal hydride (nimh) battery pack. These vehicles contain software within the battery pack module intended to disable the vehicle from being driven if the electrical resistance with the battery pack exceeds a prescribed value. Affected vehicles will illuminate the "service now" and "reduced performance" telltales and continue to function in a reduced performance model instead of being disabled.
Consequence: If the telltales are ignored and the affected vehicle continues to be driven, heat could build up and a fire could result.
Remedy: Dealers will install revised software in the battery pack module.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 13, 2000NHTSA 00V373000455 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Propulsion system › Charging › Cable/cord › Onboard

Summary: Vehicle description: generation II electric vehicles. Some replacement charger receptacle assemblies used for warranty repairs were built with internal component variation. This variation can generate arcing during the charge cycle.
Consequence: Extended arcing during the charge cycle could lead to a vehicle fire and/or personal injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the serial number on the charge receptacle and, if necessary, replace the charge receptacle assembly.
Components: Electrical system › Propulsion system › Charging › Cable/cord › Onboard; Electrical system › Wiring

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 13, 2000NHTSA 00V370000455 vehicles potentially affected

Interior lighting

Summary: Vehicle description: certain generation II electric vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 101, "controls and displays." these vehicles were produced with a courtesy lamp control circuit in the right-hand junction block which can fail. If this occurs, the interior lamps will remain illuminated and cannot be controlled by the driver once the doors are closed and the vehicle is in motion.
Consequence: If this were to occur during a night-time driving situation, the driver's vision could be impaired.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the right-hand junction block.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 13, 2000NHTSA 00V369000455 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic

Summary: Vehicle description: electric vehicles. These vehicles were produced with wheel speed circuitry in the brake torque control module (btcm) which can cease to operate properly.
Consequence: If this occurs, involved vehicles will exhibit one or more of the following: a loss of front brake assist, a disabled rear brake system, a disabled anti-lock brake system, and/or a disabled regenerative brake system. This could increase brake pedal travel and vehicle stopping distance.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the btcm, the ballscrew assemblies in the brake pressure modulator valve, and install new software.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1999 Saturn EV1 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Saturn EV1 years

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Questions

Does the 1999 Saturn EV1 have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, interior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic. 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 Saturn EV1 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Saturn 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 Saturn EV1?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.