2003 Saab 9-3 recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2003 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.
- May 19, 2005Crash risk2003–2005 Saab 9-3 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CERTAIN SPORT SEDAN AND CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A VACUUM PIPE CHECK VALVE FOR THE BRAKE BOOSTER THAT MAY FAIL FROM EXPOSURE TO ELEVATED TEMPERATURES. THIS COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST, USUALLY WITH LITTLE OR NO WARNING.
05V236000 · 69K units · SAAB CARS USA, INC.
- Oct 20, 2004Safety2003 Saab 9-3 — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE ENGINE HESITATION OR STALLING.
04V540000 · 12K units · SAAB CARS USA, INC.
- May 11, 2004Crash risk2003–2004 Saab 9-3 — Seat Belts
SOME SPORT SEDANS WERE BUILT WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS THAT WERE DAMAGED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. IF DAMAGED, OVER TIME, THE AUTOMATIC TENSIONING SYSTEM (ATS) CABLE IN THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR COULD BREAK CAUSING THE BELT WEBBING TO NOT RETRACT.
04V226000 · 31K units · SAAB CARS USA, INC.