Saturn Relay Recalls

The Saturn Relay has been recalled 3 times across the 2005–2006 model years. The most recent recall, from December 7, 2005, covers the labels. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Saturn dealer.

3recalls
0do not drive / park outside
2model years affected

What gets recalled

  • Equipment & accessories
    133%
  • Brakes
    133%
  • Seats
    133%

2006 Saturn Relay recalls (1)

Equipment › Other › Labels

NHTSA recall 05V-552 · Dec 7, 2005 · 32,068 vehicles

Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight.

Remedy: Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on March 31, 2006.

2005 Saturn Relay recalls (2)

Parking brake

NHTSA recall 05V-287 · Jun 20, 2005 · 14,600 vehicles

Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, 'passenger car brake systems.' to meet the standard, the vehicle must not move for five minutes when stopped on a steep hill with the parking brake applied and the vehicle in neutral (n).

Remedy: Dealers will inspect for parking brake lever slippage at each rear brake caliper and replace the caliper if lever slippage is identified. The recall began on November 14, 2005.

Seats › Mid/rear assembly

NHTSA recall 05V-061 · Feb 18, 2005 · 18,850 vehicles

On certain minivans, the outboard release handle on the impact-side second-row bucket seat May be actuated and the rear latches May unlatch early in a side impact crash. This was discovered in a side impact test run by GM, under conditions similar to NHTSA's new car assessment program (ncap) side impact test.

Remedy: Dealers will remove the seat latch release handle and install a black plastic cap over the exposed metal stud to eliminate the side impact safety concern free of charge. The recall began on April 5, 2005.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Saturn Relay have?

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the Saturn Relay across 2 model years.

How do I know if my Saturn Relay 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.