11
recalls
The Saturn SW has 11 recalls covering 880,453 vehicles as reported; model year 2000 is covered by the most (7).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
11
Most for 2000: 7
Units affected
880K
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.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Saturn SW, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Service brakes, hydraulic36
- Engine and engine cooling32
- Electrical system23
- Power train22
- Seats21
- Seat belts17
- Vehicle speed control16
- Complaints
- 209
- Crashes reported
- 30
- Fires reported
- 8
- People injured
- 32
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Saturn SW by component
- Electrical system2 · 367K units
- Power train2 · 86K units
- Structure2 · 9,097 units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 6,092 units
- Seat belts1 · 266K units
- Seats1 · 139K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 5,373 units
- Unknown or other1 · 2,692 units
Saturn SW recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2000 | Saturn SC, SC1, SL, SW (2000-2001): Power trainNo. 00V310000 | Crash risk | 65,000 |
| Oct 12, 2000 | Saturn SC, SC1, SL, SW (2000-2001): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 00V309000 | Fire | 6,092 |
| Oct 27, 1999 | Saturn SC, SL, SW (2000): StructureNo. 99V297000 | Crash risk | 7,505 |
| Oct 20, 1999 | Saturn SC, SL, SW (1999-2000): Seat beltsNo. 99V280000 | Crash risk | 265,698 |
| Aug 24, 1999 | Saturn SC, SL, SW (2000): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 99V231000 | Other or not stated | 5,373 |
| Aug 23, 1999 | Saturn SC, SL, SW (2000): StructureNo. 99V232000 | Crash risk | 1,592 |
| Aug 23, 1999 | Saturn SC, SL, SW (2000): Unknown or otherNo. 99V230000 | Crash risk | 2,692 |
| Mar 12, 1999 | Saturn SC, SC1, SL, SW (1994-1995): SeatsNo. 99V045000 | Crash risk | 138,691 |
| Nov 8, 1994 | Saturn SC, SL, SW (1995): Power trainNo. 94V217000 | Crash risk | 20,518 |
| Aug 10, 1993 | Saturn SC, SC1, SL, Sports Coupe and 2 more (1991-1993): Electrical systemNo. 93V132000 | Fire | 352,833 |
| May 25, 1993 | Saturn SC1, SL, SW (1993): Electrical systemNo. 93V094000 | Fire | 14,459 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2001 Saturn SW recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2001 Saturn SW. 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 SW have?
11 recalls cover the Saturn SW, for 880,453 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Saturn SW?
Service brakes, hydraulic: named in 36 of the 209 safety complaints about the Saturn SW, then engine and engine cooling (32). 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.