Saturn Ion recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
12 recalls found for the Saturn Ion in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 4,343 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Saturn Ion | 0 | 4 |
| 2007 Saturn Ion | 7 | 876 |
| 2006 Saturn Ion | 6 | 1,235 |
| 2005 Saturn Ion | 5 | 573 |
| 2004 Saturn Ion | 10 | 898 |
| 2003 Saturn Ion | 7 | 757 |
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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 Saturn dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.
Newest Saturn Ion recalls
- Apr 10, 201414V171000Electrical system2,191,014 vehiclesChevrolet Cobalt, Chevrolet HHR and 4 more models
In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.
- Mar 31, 201414V153000Steering1,373,177 vehiclesChevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and 5 more models
In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.
- Feb 10, 201414V047000Air bags, electrical system2,190,934 vehiclesChevrolet Cobalt, Chevrolet HHR and 4 more models
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system.
- Apr 30, 201414E021000Electrical system14,529 vehiclesChevrolet Cobalt, Chevrolet HHR and 4 more models
The weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the affected ignition switches to move out of the run position, turning off the engine and…
- Sep 19, 201212V459000Fuel system, gasoline49,768 vehiclesChevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5 and 3 more models
Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack, which could cause a fuel leak.
- Oct 29, 200909V419000Fuel system, gasoline69,139 vehiclesChevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Ion and 1 more model
The plastic supply or return port on the modular reservoir assembly may crack.
- Apr 7, 200909E012000Exterior lighting16,270 vehiclesFord Mustang, Jeep Cherokee and 84 more models
These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not…
- Nov 16, 200404V547000Exterior lighting178,798 vehicles2003-2004 Saturn Ion
Certain passenger vehicles have a condition in which the turn signal lamp and daytime running lamp (drl) on either front side can stop working because of loss of contact between…