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recalls
The Saturn Aura has 5 recalls covering 5.65 million vehicles as reported; model year 2009 is covered by the most (4). Owners filed 12 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; steering is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
5
Most for 2009: 4
Units affected
5.65M
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
12
+20.0% 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 Saturn Aura, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
12 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Steering390
- Power train375
- Electrical system256
- Service brakes181
- Air bags150
- Exterior lighting145
- Electronic stability control (esc)136
- Complaints
- 1,439
- Crashes reported
- 44
- Fires reported
- 9
- People injured
- 30
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Saturn Aura by component
- Power train3 · 1.83M units
- Exterior lighting1 · 2.44M units
- Steering1 · 1.37M units
Saturn Aura recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2014 | Chevrolet Malibu, Malibu Maxx; Pontiac G6; Saturn Aura (2004-2012): Exterior lightingNo. 14V252000 | Crash risk | 2,440,524 |
| Apr 30, 2014 | Chevrolet Malibu, Malibu Maxx; Pontiac G6; Saturn Aura (2004-2008): Power trainNo. 14V224000 | Crash risk | 1,131,113 |
| Mar 31, 2014 | Chevrolet Cobalt, HHR, Malibu, Malibu Maxx and 3 more (2004-2010): SteeringNo. 14V153000 | Crash risk | 1,373,177 |
| Sep 18, 2012 | Chevrolet Malibu; Pontiac G6; Saturn Aura (2007-2010): Power trainNo. 12V460000 | Fire | 426,240 |
| Mar 6, 2009 | Buick Enclave; Chevrolet Cobalt, HHR, Malibu and 6 more (2009): Power trainNo. 09V073000 | Crash risk | 276,729 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2012 Saturn Aura recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2012 Saturn Aura. 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 Saturn Aura have?
5 recalls cover the Saturn Aura, for 5.65 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is power train (3 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Saturn Aura?
Steering: named in 390 of the 1,439 safety complaints about the Saturn Aura, then power train (375). 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.