Saab 900 Recalls

The Saab 900 has been recalled 10 times across the 1995–1998 model years. The most recent recall, from November 14, 2002, covers the air bags. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Saab dealer.

10recalls
0do not drive / park outside
4model years affected

What gets recalled

  • Air bags
    220%
  • Equipment & accessories
    110%
  • Lights
    110%
  • Speed control & acceleration
    110%
  • Seat belts
    110%
  • Steering
    110%
  • Electrical system
    110%
  • Transmission & drivetrain
    110%
  • Seats
    110%

1998 Saab 900 recalls (3)

Air bags › Frontal

NHTSA recall 01V-222 · Jul 2, 2001 · 12,036 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Static electricity can build up within the passenger-side air bag module and create enough of a charge to cause an inadvertent air bag deployment.

Remedy: Dealers will install a front passenger-side air bag module grounding strap. Owner notification began September 24, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not…

Equipment › Other › Labels

NHTSA recall 98V-139 · Jun 23, 1998 · 39,313 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The air bag alert label on the driver side visor was omitted. This does not conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection."

Remedy: Owners will be provided with an alert label to be installed on the visible side of the driver's sun visor. If an owner so desires, their dealer can install the label for them.

Exterior lighting › Headlights

NHTSA recall 98V-038 · Feb 24, 1998 · 92,505 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The instructions for properly aiming the headlighting system were omitted. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Remedy: Owners will be sent aiming instructions, and directions for affixing these inserts to the owner guides. If an owner so desires, a dealer can affix the inserts in their owner guide for them.

1997 Saab 900 recalls (3)

Equipment › Other › Labels

NHTSA recall 98V-139 · Jun 23, 1998 · 39,313 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The air bag alert label on the driver side visor was omitted. This does not conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection."

Remedy: Owners will be provided with an alert label to be installed on the visible side of the driver's sun visor. If an owner so desires, their dealer can install the label for them.

Exterior lighting › Headlights

NHTSA recall 98V-038 · Feb 24, 1998 · 92,505 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The instructions for properly aiming the headlighting system were omitted. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Remedy: Owners will be sent aiming instructions, and directions for affixing these inserts to the owner guides. If an owner so desires, a dealer can affix the inserts in their owner guide for them.

Vehicle speed control

NHTSA recall 97V-046 · Mar 21, 1997 · 52,500 vehicles

Corrosion around the zinc-coated throttle control lever bushing can cause the throttle lever to bind.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the zinc-coated throttle control lever bushing with a nickel-coated bushing and bolt.

1996 Saab 900 recalls (3)

Exterior lighting › Headlights

NHTSA recall 98V-038 · Feb 24, 1998 · 92,505 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The instructions for properly aiming the headlighting system were omitted. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Remedy: Owners will be sent aiming instructions, and directions for affixing these inserts to the owner guides. If an owner so desires, a dealer can affix the inserts in their owner guide for them.

Vehicle speed control

NHTSA recall 97V-046 · Mar 21, 1997 · 52,500 vehicles

Corrosion around the zinc-coated throttle control lever bushing can cause the throttle lever to bind.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the zinc-coated throttle control lever bushing with a nickel-coated bushing and bolt.

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

NHTSA recall 96V-077 · May 3, 1996 · 1,058 vehicles

During static testing of belt anchorage points, the outboard attachment plate being used in the testing deformed and detached from the seat anchorage. This does not comply with FMVSS no. 209, "seat belt assemblies" and no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the safety belt assemblies for the date of manufacture. Any assembly with date year 96 week 10 day 2 will be replaced.

1995 Saab 900 recalls (7)

Air bags

NHTSA recall 02V-308 · Nov 14, 2002 · 20,476 vehicles

On certain passenger vehicles, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) is designed to sense and discriminate frontal impact events, command air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployments in a timely manner, and perform continuous diagnostics of the air bag system in the vehicle.

Remedy: Dealers will install a new air bag ECU. Owner notification began April 4, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…

Exterior lighting › Headlights

NHTSA recall 98V-038 · Feb 24, 1998 · 92,505 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The instructions for properly aiming the headlighting system were omitted. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Remedy: Owners will be sent aiming instructions, and directions for affixing these inserts to the owner guides. If an owner so desires, a dealer can affix the inserts in their owner guide for them.

Vehicle speed control

NHTSA recall 97V-046 · Mar 21, 1997 · 52,500 vehicles

Corrosion around the zinc-coated throttle control lever bushing can cause the throttle lever to bind.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the zinc-coated throttle control lever bushing with a nickel-coated bushing and bolt.

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

NHTSA recall 96V-008 · Jan 23, 1996 · 8,988 vehicles

The steering column shaft was incorrectly installed in the vehicle causing the column to be out of alignment.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering column alignment to ensure that no misalignment exists. If a misalignment is found, the dealer will replace the steering column assembly as a unit.

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Electrical system › Ignition › Module

NHTSA recall 95V-066 · Mar 29, 1995 · 5,383 vehicles

Upon startup, a voltage drop to the engine control module can cause a malfunction where engine speed fluctuates from 600 to 3,000 RPM for up to 30 seconds before normal engine idle of 900 RPM.

Remedy: Dealers will install a new revised electronic control module.

Power train › Manual transmission

NHTSA recall 95V-068 · Mar 29, 1995 · 8,993 vehicles

It is possible to move the shift lever into the reverse gear position, remove the ignition key, and still have the transmission in neutral, or, to accidently disengage reverse by striking the gear lever.

Remedy: Dealers will replace transmission linkage components and complete a specially developed service adjustment procedure that will ensure that when the shift is moved to the reverse position, the reverse gear is actually…

Seats › Front assembly › Recliner

NHTSA recall 94V-226 · Nov 18, 1994 · 10,584 vehicles

One or more of the ARC welds can be missing on the seat back frame recliner.

Remedy: Both front seat backs will be inspected with the use of a hook to pull back the seat back upholstery. For any seat with missing welds, the seat back frame/recliner will be replaced.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Saab 900 have?

NHTSA lists 10 recalls for the Saab 900 across 4 model years.

How do I know if my Saab 900 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.