9
recalls
The Saab 9-5 has 9 recalls covering 529,475 vehicles as reported; model year 2002 is covered by the most (6).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
9
Most for 2002: 6
Units affected
529K
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
-100.0% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Saab 9-5, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system243
- Engine and engine cooling68
- Air bags61
- Fuel system, gasoline41
- Service brakes, hydraulic25
- Power train15
- Exterior lighting13
- Complaints
- 506
- Crashes reported
- 11
- Fires reported
- 16
- People injured
- 12
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Saab 9-5 by component
- Air bags2 · 157K units
- Electrical system2 · 108K units
- Equipment1 · 39K units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 94K units
- Seats1 · 57K units
- Steering1 · 2,601 units
- Wheels1 · 71K units
Saab 9-5 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2016 | Saab 9-3, 9-5; Saturn Astra (2006-2011): Air bagsNo. 16V063000 | Crash risk | 113,716 |
| Apr 9, 2008 | Saab 9-5 (2002-2008): SeatsNo. 08V160000 | Crash risk | 57,389 |
| Mar 7, 2007 | Saab 9-3, 9-3 Convertible, 9-5 (2000-2005): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 07V087000 | Fire | 94,377 |
| Oct 26, 2006 | Saab 9-5 (2002-2003): Electrical systemNo. 06V410000 | Fire | 5,078 |
| Sep 14, 2005 | Saab 9-3, 9-5 (2000-2002): Electrical systemNo. 05V399000 | Fire | 103,202 |
| Jan 13, 2003 | Saab 9-5 (1999-2003): WheelsNo. 03V006000 | Crash risk | 70,726 |
| Jan 4, 2002 | Saab 9-5 (2002): SteeringNo. 02V006000 | Crash risk | 2,601 |
| May 18, 2001 | Saab 9-3, 9-5 (2000-2001): Air bagsNo. 01V168000 | Crash risk | 43,073 |
| Jun 23, 1998 | Saab 9-3, 9-5, 900, 9000 (1997-1999): EquipmentNo. 98V139000 | Crash risk | 39,313 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2011 Saab 9-5 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2011 Saab 9-5. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Saab 9-5 have?
9 recalls cover the Saab 9-5, for 529,475 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Saab 9-5?
Electrical system: named in 243 of the 506 safety complaints about the Saab 9-5, then engine and engine cooling (68). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.