Recall 08V160000: 2002–2008 Saab 9-5
- Report received
- Apr 9, 2008
- Manufacturer
- Saab cars usa, inc.
- Potentially affected
- 57,389vehicles
- Model years
- 2002–2008
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Saab is recalling 57,389 my 2002-2008 9-5 series vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during compliance testing, one of the upper interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard's requirements.
Possible consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.
Remedy
Dealers will install a-pillar trim with improved energy-absorbing capability free of charge. The recall began on november 25, 2008. Owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2002 Saab 9-565 complaints
- 2003 Saab 9-547 complaints
- 2004 Saab 9-519 complaints
- 2005 Saab 9-511 complaints
- 2006 Saab 9-523 complaints
- 2007 Saab 9-517 complaints
- 2008 Saab 9-520 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.