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2011 Saab 9-3 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2011 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 | 25 | 83 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 10 |
| Engine | 1 | 3 |
| Suspension | 1 | 3 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 3 |
| Power train | 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.
Latest reports
- Seat belts
“driver side seat belt not retracting, there is a recall but does not include this vin number.”
- Air bags
“Drivers side airbag spontaneously deployed while in motion on a city street going in a forward, straight motion.”
- Air bags
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 saab 9-3. The contact stated that while driving, the air bag sensor warning light remained illuminated.”
Other Saab 9-3 model years
- 20113 recalls30 complaints
- 20103 recalls30 complaints
- 20092 recalls43 complaints
- 20082 recalls184 complaints
- 20072 recalls155 complaints
All years: 2011 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000
Other Saab models
2011 Saab 9-3 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2011 Saab 9-3 have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2011 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 2011 Saab 9-3?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 25 complaints out of 30 filed with NHTSA (83%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2011 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.