7
recalls
The Saab 96 has 7 recalls covering 55,434 vehicles as reported; model year 1970 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
7
Most for 1970: 3
Units affected
55K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
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.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Saab 96 by component
- Fuel system, gasoline2 · 20K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic2 · 21K units
- Steering1 · 750 units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 1,350 units
- Visibility1 · 12K units
Saab 96 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 1972 | Saab 95, 96 (1970-1973): VisibilityNo. 72V302000 | Other or not stated | 12,126 |
| Aug 24, 1971 | Saab 95, 96, 97 (1967-1968): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 71V149000 | Other or not stated | 13,560 |
| Dec 14, 1970 | Saab 95, 96 (1970): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 70V150000 | Other or not stated | 6,648 |
| Jun 11, 1970 | Saab 95, 96 (1970): SteeringNo. 70V063000 | Other or not stated | 750 |
| Jul 14, 1969 | Saab 95, 96 (1969): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 69V097000 | Other or not stated | 4,000 |
| Nov 4, 1968 | Saab 95, 96 (1969): Vehicle speed controlNo. 68V104000 | Other or not stated | 1,350 |
| Dec 26, 1967 | Saab 95, 96, MC (1965-1967): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 67V128000 | Other or not stated | 17,000 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1973 Saab 96 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1973 Saab 96. 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 96 have?
7 recalls cover the Saab 96, for 55,434 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, gasoline (2 recalls).
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.