Saleen recalls and safety
11 recalls since 2001 · 2 owner complaints since 2006
11
vehicle recalls since 2001
11
vehicle recalls since 2001
Saleen has had 11 vehicle recalls since 2001, covering 3,410 vehicles as reported. There were no Saleen recalls in 2025. The Saleen S281SC has the most recalls (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls in 2025
0
2026 so far
0
All recalls
11
Since 2001
Units affected
3,410
All recalls, as reported
Do-not-drive
0
None in the data
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Recalls per year
Saleen vehicle recalls each year since 2001, and the vehicles they covered
Saleen models
9 models with recalls, complaints or star ratings. Models with enough data have their own page.
| Model | Recalls | Units | Complaints | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S281SC | 3 | 1,234 | 0 | - |
| S281 | 2 | 949 | 1 | - |
| S331 Supercharged | 2 | 201 | 0 | - |
| S331 3V | 1 | 163 | 1 | - |
| PJ Saleen Mustang | 1 | 500 | 0 | - |
| S281 Supercharged | 1 | 339 | 0 | - |
| S331 SC | 1 | 163 | 0 | - |
| S7 | 1 | 24 | 0 | - |
| SA-15 | 1 | 240 | 0 | - |
What can go wrong
Saleen recalls by the stated risk
Parts recalled most
Saleen recalls by component
- Fuel system, gasoline3 · 589 units
- Electrical system2 · 312 units
- Service brakes, hydraulic2 · 1,014 units
- Exterior lighting1 · 24 units
- Structure1 · 339 units
- Suspension1 · 500 units
- Wheels1 · 632 units
Latest Saleen recalls
The newest of 11. Open one for what is wrong, the risk, the fix and the models covered.
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2008 | Saleen S331 Supercharged (2007): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 08V542000 | Fire | 129 |
| Oct 25, 2007 | Saleen PJ Saleen Mustang (2007): SuspensionNo. 07V502000 | Crash risk | 500 |
| Apr 30, 2007 | Saleen S331 3V, S331 SC (2007): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 07V188000 | Crash risk | 163 |
| Jan 12, 2007 | Saleen S331 Supercharged (2007): Electrical systemNo. 07V008000 | Fire | 72 |
| May 2, 2006 | Saleen S281 (2005-2006): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 06V146000 | Crash risk | 851 |
| Sep 20, 2005 | Saleen S281 Supercharged (2005): StructureNo. 05V413000 | Crash risk | 339 |
| Feb 10, 2005 | Saleen S7 (2003-2004): Exterior lightingNo. 05V049000 | Crash risk | 24 |
| Dec 6, 2002 | Saleen S281 (2001): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 02V335000 | Fire | 98 |
| Mar 4, 2002 | Saleen S281SC (2000-2001): WheelsNo. 02V066000 | Crash risk | 632 |
| Jul 24, 2001 | Saleen S281SC (2001): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 01V240000 | Fire | 362 |
| Feb 14, 2001 | Saleen S281SC, SA-15 (1998-2000): Electrical systemNo. 01V043000 | Fire | 240 |
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Questions and answers
Which Saleen models have the most recalls?
The S281SC (3), the S281 (2) and the S331 Supercharged (2) have the most recalls since 2001. Models sold for many years and in large numbers have more.
What is the most common Saleen recall problem?
Fuel system, gasoline: 3 of the 11 Saleen recalls, followed by electrical system (2).
What do Saleen owners complain about most?
Equipment, named in 1 of the 2 safety complaints Saleen owners filed since 2006, then unknown or other (1). One complaint can name several components.
Are there do-not-drive recalls for Saleen?
No Saleen recall in the data tells owners not to drive the vehicle until it is repaired.
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. Makes and models are written as published.