How do I know if my Saab 9-3 has a recall?

To know if your Saab 9-3 has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your Saab 9-3 VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my Saab 9-3 has an open recall?

If your Saab 9-3 is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your Saab 9-3 does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your Saab 9-3 are taken care of by Saab at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

Why should you check for safety recalls?

Road Safety Risks

Open recalls can be dangerous for you and your family.

Mail Delays

Older or used cars can be more difficult for manufacturers to locate.

Risk of Costly Damage

We'll connect you with a dealership near you to fix the recall at no cost.

Saab 9-3

17 Recalls

NHTSA 16V-063 · OEM 28810 and 28811

Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator Ruptures And Sprays Metal Fragments

113,716 Potential Units Affected

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Vehicles Affected: 2008 Saturn Astra, 2008 Saab 9-3 and 9 others

NHTSA 14V-318 · OEM 14222, 15027

Driver's Front Seat Belt Retractor May Break

28,789 Potential Units Affected

In the event of a crash, a seat belt that has not retracted may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2008 Saab 9-3, 2010 Saab 9-3 and 6 others

NHTSA 11V-015 · OEM 15029

The Engine May Stall Due to a Faulty Fuel Pump

4,400 Potential Units Affected

THE SUBJECT FUEL PUMPS CAN SEIZE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 2010 Saab 9-3, 2011 Saab 9-3

NHTSA 10V-043 · OEM E090273

2004 Saab 9-3 Recall 10V043000

14,126 Potential Units Affected

USING A SEAT BELT THAT HAS NOT RETRACTED, AND IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Saab 9-3

NHTSA 07V-087 · OEM 07052

2000-2005 Saab 9-3 9-5 Recall 07V087000

94,377 Potential Units Affected

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.

Vehicles Affected: 2000 Saab 9-3, 2002 Saab 9-3 and 6 others

NHTSA 06V-126 · OEM 06033

2001 Saab 9-3 Recall 06V126000

11,886 Potential Units Affected

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.

Vehicles Affected: 2001 Saab 9-3

NHTSA 05V-236 · OEM 15019 / 05057

Unexpected Loss of Power Brake Assist

68,654 Potential Units Affected

IF THIS CONDITION WERE TO OCCUR WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Saab 9-3, 2005 Saab 9-3 and 1 other

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Recall FAQs

If your Saab 9-3 is affected by a new safety recall, Saab will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your Saab 9-3 has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your Saab 9-3 for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your Saab 9-3 is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your Saab 9-3 for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your Saab 9-3 for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your Saab 9-3 will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your Saab 9-3 by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your Saab 9-3 that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your Saab 9-3, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your Saab 9-3 VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Saab 9-3 Recalls

Check your specific VIN or plate below.

There are 17 recalls that may affect your Saab 9-3.

Check your Saab 9-3 for safety recalls and get them fixed for free at a Saab dealership near you.

Saab 9-3

17 Recalls

NHTSA 16V-063 · OEM 28810 and 28811

Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator Ruptures And Sprays Metal Fragments

113,716 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 2008 Saturn Astra, 2008 Saab 9-3 and 9 others

NHTSA 14V-318 · OEM 14222, 15027

Driver's Front Seat Belt Retractor May Break

28,789 Potential Units Affected

In the event of a crash, a seat belt that has not retracted may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2008 Saab 9-3, 2010 Saab 9-3 and 6 others

NHTSA 11V-015 · OEM 15029

The Engine May Stall Due to a Faulty Fuel Pump

4,400 Potential Units Affected

THE SUBJECT FUEL PUMPS CAN SEIZE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 2010 Saab 9-3, 2011 Saab 9-3

NHTSA 10V-043 · OEM E090273

2004 Saab 9-3 Recall 10V043000

14,126 Potential Units Affected

USING A SEAT BELT THAT HAS NOT RETRACTED, AND IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Saab 9-3

NHTSA 07V-087 · OEM 07052

2000-2005 Saab 9-3 9-5 Recall 07V087000

94,377 Potential Units Affected

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.

Vehicles Affected: 2000 Saab 9-3, 2002 Saab 9-3 and 6 others

NHTSA 06V-126 · OEM 06033

2001 Saab 9-3 Recall 06V126000

11,886 Potential Units Affected

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.

Vehicles Affected: 2001 Saab 9-3

NHTSA 05V-236 · OEM 15019 / 05057

Unexpected Loss of Power Brake Assist

68,654 Potential Units Affected

IF THIS CONDITION WERE TO OCCUR WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Saab 9-3, 2005 Saab 9-3 and 1 other