Saab Recalls (2010-2012)
Saab has 5 recall campaigns on record across 2 models and the 2010 to 2012 model years. Most involve the suspension, air bags, and seat belts.
Saab scores 24 out of 100 (grade D) for recall severity, which ranks it 49 of 52 makes and busier than most brands. The score is the recall-weighted average of its models, so the brands with the most do-not-drive and critical-safety recalls sit at the bottom. How the score works.
In total, NHTSA lists 5 Saab recall campaigns across 2 models for the 2010-2012 model years. The single largest affected 380,498 vehicles. The system recalled most often is the suspension.
A high recall count usually tracks how many cars a brand sells and how long its models have been on the road, not how dangerous they are. The safety score below adjusts for that by weighing how serious and recent each recall is. The table further down breaks every Saab model out so you can see which ones drive the count.
Saab recalls by year
Saab recalls by affected system
How Saab compares
Makes ranked by recall-severity score (higher is better). Saab is highlighted.
| Rank | Make | Score | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| #46 | Polestar | D 29 | 17 |
| #47 | Rivian | D 28 | 22 |
| #48 | Hyundai | D 26 | 198 |
| #49 | Saab | D 24 | 5 |
| #50 | Kia | D 22 | 156 |
| #51 | Mercury | F 18 | 16 |
| #52 | Genesis | F 11 | 32 |
All Saab models
| Model | Score | Recalls | Largest recall | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-3 | D 38 | 3 | 113,716 | 2010-2011 |
| 9-4X | F 2 | 2 | 380,498 | 2011-2012 |
Recent Saab recalls
- SRX
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles. The rear suspension toe link adjuster may not have been tightened properly, which could result i…
- 9-3
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Saab 9-3 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2002, to February 15, 2011, 2006-2009 Saab 9-5 vehicles manufactured June 7, 2005, to May 28, 2…
- SRX
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured April 14, 2009, to September 1, 2014, and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles manufactured February 1, 201…
- 9-3
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible vehicles manufactured July 30, 2003, to February 15, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the driver's side front sea…
- 9-3
SAAB IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2010 THROUGH DECEMBER 2010. CERTAIN FUEL PUMPS INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MAY HAVE INTERNAL COMPONENT…
Common questions about Saab recalls
- How many recalls does Saab have?
- NHTSA has 5 Saab recall campaigns on record across 2 models for the 2010 to 2012 model years. The most common areas are the suspension, air bags, and seat belts.
- Which Saab has the most recalls?
- The Saab 9-3 has the most recall campaigns of any Saab model in our records. A model with more recalls is often just the brand's best-seller, on the road in larger numbers and for more years.
- Is Saab reliable when it comes to recalls?
- Saab scores 24 out of 100 for recall severity, ranking 49 of 52 makes we track. The score looks at how serious the recalls are, such as do-not-drive warnings and critical safety systems, rather than the raw count.
- How do I check a Saab for recalls?
- Open the model you want from the list below to see its full recall history, or enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page to see the open recalls for one specific Saab. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
Recalls for other makes
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For sourcing and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.