2001 Saab 9-3 recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2001 Saab 9-3. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- Apr 20, 2006Fire risk2001 Saab 9-3 — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING TABS HOLDING THE FUEL LINES WERE DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION.
06V126000 · 12K units · SAAB CARS USA, INC.
- Sep 14, 2005Crash risk2000–2002 Saab 9-3, 2000–2002 Saab 9-5 — Electrical System
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH B205/B235 4-CYLINDER GASOLINE ENGINES AND B308 6-CYLINDER GASOLINE ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE OVERHEATING AND BURNOUT OF THE ISOLATED GATED BIPOLAR TRANSISTOR (IGBT) WITHIN THE IGNITION DISCHARGE MODULE (IDM) DUE TO INCREASED SUSCEPTIBILITY TO ELECTRICAL LOADS.
05V399000 · 103K units · SAAB CARS USA, INC.
- Nov 19, 2004Fire risk2001–2002 Saab 9-3, 2001–2002 Saab 9-3 Convertible — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING TABS HOLDING THE FUEL LINES WERE DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION.
04V557000 · 17K units · SAAB CARS USA, INC.
- May 18, 2001Safety2000–2001 Saab 9-3, 2000–2001 Saab 9-5 — Air Bags
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE AIR BAG ALERT LABELS MAY NOT BE PERMANENTLY AFFIXED AS REQUIRED BY THIS STANDARD.
01V168000 · 43K units · SAAB CARS USA, INC.