19
recalls
The Saab 99 has 19 recalls covering 234,677 vehicles as reported; model year 1976 is covered by the most (6).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
19
Most for 1976: 6
Units affected
235K
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 99 by component
- Fuel system, gasoline4 · 56K units
- Steering3 · 2,259 units
- Vehicle speed control3 · 80K units
- Seat belts2 · 17K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 16K units
- Equipment1 · 500 units
- Power train1 · 12K units
- Seats1 · 20K units
Saab 99 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 1983 | Saab 900, 99 (1978-1980): Power trainNo. 83V068000 | Other or not stated | 12,096 |
| Sep 23, 1980 | Saab 900, 99 (1980): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 80V123000 | Other or not stated | 15,213 |
| Sep 14, 1979 | Saab 900, 99 (1975-1979): Vehicle speed controlNo. 79V206000 | Other or not stated | 61,739 |
| Dec 4, 1978 | Saab 99 (1976-1977): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 78V001000 | Other or not stated | 18,088 |
| Sep 26, 1978 | Saab 99, 99 Turbo, 99EMS (1977-1978): Engine and engine coolingNo. 78V208000 | Other or not stated | 16,238 |
| Jul 5, 1978 | Saab 99, 99EMS, 99L, 99LE (1974): Seat beltsNo. 78V156000 | Crash risk | 9,862 |
| Jun 9, 1978 | Saab 99 (1978): Vehicle speed controlNo. 78V130000 | Other or not stated | 404 |
| May 3, 1978 | Saab 99 (1978): Seat beltsNo. 78V099000 | Other or not stated | 6,900 |
| Dec 30, 1976 | Saab 99 (1975-1976): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 76V208000 | Other or not stated | 22,595 |
| Oct 12, 1976 | Saab 99, GL (1976): StructureNo. 76V161000 | Other or not stated | 7,139 |
| Jan 28, 1976 | Saab 99 (1975-1976): Vehicle speed controlNo. 76V011000 | Other or not stated | 17,898 |
| Dec 29, 1975 | Saab 99 (1976): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 75V215000 | Other or not stated | 1,200 |
| Feb 26, 1975 | Saab 99 (1974-1975): Unknown or otherNo. 75V041000 | Other or not stated | 1,908 |
| Oct 15, 1974 | Saab 99, 99EMS, 99LE (1970-1973): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 74V186000 | Other or not stated | 21,038 |
| Nov 1, 1971 | Saab 99 (1971): SteeringNo. 71V198000 | Other or not stated | 1,221 |
| Oct 21, 1970 | Saab 99 (1971): SteeringNo. 70V126000 | Other or not stated | 488 |
| Apr 2, 1970 | Saab 99 (1969): SteeringNo. 70V029000 | Other or not stated | 550 |
| Feb 11, 1970 | Saab 99 (1969): SeatsNo. 70V014000 | Other or not stated | 19,600 |
| Jul 14, 1969 | Saab 99 (1969): EquipmentNo. 69V098000 | Other or not stated | 500 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 1980 Saab 99 recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 1980 Saab 99. 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 99 have?
19 recalls cover the Saab 99, for 234,677 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, gasoline (4 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.