SAAB 9-5 Recalls
3 recalls affecting the SAAB 9-5 (0–2002).
3
Active recalls
0
Resolved recalls
3
Total recalls
What this means for SAAB 9-5 owners
3 of 3 notices for this model are active and 0 are resolved. The most recent notice was published 8 Jan 2002. Each notice below carries the exact hazard, remedy and supplier contact details.
Safety-recall repairs are carried out free of charge by the supplier conducting the recall. If a notice below covers your vehicle, contact that supplier.
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The fault relates to the left-hand steering swivel member where it mounts to the ball joint. Two batches of steering castings may have been contaminated by defective material causing imperfections which may affect the durability of the steering member.
Light Vehicle
8 Jan 2002
2002 SAAB 9-5
The fault relates to the bolts that secure the wishbone ball joints. These bolts may have acquired incorrect torque and as a consequence, may result in a shortened life span or bolt breakage.
Light Vehicle
29 Aug 2001
2002 SAAB 9-5
The fault relates to the connection of the Supplementary Restraint System which was incorrect during assembly. In a collision the passenger side seat belt tensioner can activate instead of the drivers's side tensioner.
Light Vehicle
29 Aug 2001
SAAB 9-5 recall questions
How do I check if my SAAB 9-5 has a recall?
Browse the recall notices listed on this page - each shows the model years affected. For an instant answer on a specific vehicle, paste its VIN into the RecallAU search; it checks your car against every published Australian recall list in one go.
Is the recall check free?
Yes. RecallAU is free to use, and so are the repairs - under Australian law, repairs carried out as part of a vehicle safety recall are provided free of charge by the supplier conducting the recall.
What do I do if my SAAB 9-5 is recalled?
Open the matching recall below to read the hazard and remedy, then contact the supplier named on the notice. The supplier arranges and pays for the repair. Registering your vehicle on RecallAU gets you an email alert if a new recall is published for it.
Buying a used SAAB 9-5 - what should I check?
Check this page for outstanding recalls across the model years you are considering, then run the specific vehicle's VIN through the search page before you buy. An unrepaired safety recall is a repair bill you inherit.
Recall facts on this page reference the official notices published by suppliers on vehiclerecalls.gov.au, linked from each recall above. RecallAU is an independent service and not a government website.