2002 Saab 9-3 recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2002 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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- Mar 7, 2007Fire risk2002–2003 Saab 9-3, 2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible, 2001–2005 Saab 9-5 — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING TABS HOLDING THE FUEL LINES WERE DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION.
07V087000 · 94K 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.
- Oct 3, 2001Safety2002 Saab 9-3 — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TIE ROD END RETAINING NUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED AT THE FACTORY.
01V314000 · 1K units · SAAB CARS USA, INC.