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2010 Saab 9-3 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2010 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
| Fuel system, other | 1 |
Safety recalls4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Feb 3, 201616V063000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V063000
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| Jun 12, 201414V318000 | Seat belts: front retractorIn the event of a crash, a seat belt that has not retracted may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V318000
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| Feb 28, 201111E009000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pumpA VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE IN USE. DetailsHide details for campaign 11E009000
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| Jan 19, 201111V015000 | Fuel system, other: delivery fuel pumpTHE SUBJECT FUEL PUMPS CAN SEIZE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 11V015000
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Owner complaints by component30
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 22 | 73 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 7 |
| Other | 2 | 7 |
| Engine | 2 | 7 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 3 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names 9-3, 9-3 Wagon.
Latest reports
- Fuel system
“The contact owns a 2010 Saab 9-3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V015000 (Fuel System, Other) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”
- Fuel/propulsion system
“Fuel pump deficiency. When I start the car in the morning to warm up before using it I notice and ear that it stall. After a second it accelerate to a normal rpm. It happens all the time since new (2010).”
- Engine
“Had a compression test after weak starting. All 4 cylinders read 100.need valve replacement and understand this is a known problem in 2007-2011 saab 4 cylinder cars.”
Other Saab 9-3 model years
- 20113 recalls30 complaints
- 20103 recalls30 complaints
- 20092 recalls43 complaints
- 20082 recalls184 complaints
- 20072 recalls155 complaints
- 20062 recalls179 complaints
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Other Saab models
2010 Saab 9-3 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2010 Saab 9-3 have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2010 Saab 9-3. The most recent, 16V063000 (reported February 3, 2016), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2010 Saab 9-3?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 22 complaints out of 30 filed with NHTSA (73%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2010 Saab 9-3?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.