Does the 2000 Saturn SL have any recalls?

8 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, power train, fuel system, gasoline, structure, seat belts, 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 2000 Saturn SL 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 2000 Saturn SL?

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

2000 Saturn SL recalls

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

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

For the 2000 Saturn SL. 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.

2000 Saturn SL recalls, newest first

April 7, 2009NHTSA 09E01200016,270 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. 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 contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 12, 2000NHTSA 00V31000065,000 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch

Summary: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, equipped with automatic transaxles, fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 114, "theft protection." these vehicles were built with an improperly adjusted automatic transaxle park lock cable assembly. If improperly adjusted, it is possible to shift from the "park" position with the ignition key removed.
Consequence: This condition increases the risk of a crash resulting from the unintended movement of parked vehicles.
Remedy: Saturn is asking owners and retailers to perform a functional check of the automatic transaxle park lock cable assembly operation, and if necessary, to have the cable adjusted. If owners are not comfortable performing the functional check themselves, they can have their dealer perform this inspection for them.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 12, 2000NHTSA 00V3090006,092 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Summary: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity." these vehicles were built with an inadequate vent valve weld on the top portion of the fuel tank.
Consequence: Fuel spillage could occur during refueling or if the vehicle were involved in a rollover. If an ignition source were present, a fire could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle to ensure the fuel tank vent valve is properly welded. If necessary, dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 27, 1999NHTSA 99V2970007,505 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a console armrest fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impacts." the armrests were produced with a latch that will not withstand the vertical force requirements of the standard.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the latch may open and the armrest or the contents of the console could injure an occupant.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the console armrest latch.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 20, 1999NHTSA 99V280000265,698 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." some of the vehicles were produced with seat belt shoulder guide anchor bolts that were not adequately tightened at the center pillar and could fall out, making the seat belt inoperative.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles for proper installation and torque of the seat belt shoulder guide anchor bolts.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 24, 1999NHTSA 99V2310005,373 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." these vehicles were produced with brake pipe attachment nuts that may not be tightened to specifications.
Consequence: If the brake pipe nuts are not properly tightened, brake fluid leakage could occur, increasing the brake's stopping distance.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake pipe nuts for leakage, verify they are tightened to specifications, and replace the brake pipes if needed.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 23, 1999NHTSA 99V2320001,592 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body › Bumpers

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 581, "bumper standard." these vehicles were produced with rear bumper fasteners that may be loose or missing.
Consequence: If the fasteners are loose or missing, the rear bumper may not absorb energy as it was designed to do in the event of a rear end collision.
Remedy: Dealers will verify that the rear bumper beam fasteners are present and properly tightened and, if missing, install new fasteners.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 23, 1999NHTSA 99V2300002,692 vehicles potentially affected

Unknown or other

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection." some of these vehicles were manufactured with welds in the instrument panel carrier assembly that do not meet Saturn quality standards.
Consequence: A front seat occupant, particularly an unbelted occupant, may have an increased risk of injury in a frontal crash.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the vehicle's instrument panel carrier assembly.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 148 complaints about the 2000 Saturn SL with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 10
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 10
Deaths reported: 2

Most complained-about components

Power train › Automatic transmission22
Service brakes16
Engine and engine cooling11
Tires11
Electrical system10

Other Saturn SL years

Other 2000 Saturn models

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2000 Honda Accord (21 recalls)
2000 Chevrolet Silverado (19 recalls)
2000 Honda Civic (18 recalls)
2000 Ford Focus (17 recalls)
2000 Ford F-150 (17 recalls)

All of 2000’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2000 Saturn SL have any recalls?: 8 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, power train, fuel system, gasoline, structure, seat belts, 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 2000 Saturn SL 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 2000 Saturn SL?: 148 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.