2007 Saab 9-5 recalls and problems

The 2007 Saab 9-5 has 2 safety recalls and 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Saab dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2007 Saab 9-5 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2007 Saab 9-5 recalls

Recall 16V-063: Air Bags

Reported Feb 3, 2016 · 113,716 vehicles affected · General Motors LLC

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Saab 9-3 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2002, to February 15, 2011, 2006-2009 Saab 9-5 vehicles manufactured June 7, 2005, to May 28, 2009, and 2008-2009 Saturn Astra vehicles manufactured April 11, 2007, to July 24, 2008. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Risk: In 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 resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator on Saab 9-3 and 9-5 vehicles and will replace the driver's frontal airbag module on Saturn Astra vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2017. Owners may contact Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007 or Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 28810.

Recall 08V-160: Seats

Reported Apr 9, 2008 · 57,389 vehicles affected · SAAB CARS USA, INC.

Problem: 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.

Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.

Fix: 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.

2007 Saab 9-5 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	12
Engine and Engine Cooling	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Power Train	1
Electrical System	1
Steering	1

Most reported parts

Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 52,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2007 Saab 9-5 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Air Bags · reported Apr 13, 2023

My vehicle was on recall for Takata air bags. My vehicle was then installed with a new set of Takata airbags. Are not these airbags just as unsafe? Have not there been cases of the same issues happening to these airbags? Is my 2017 front passenger Airbag going to explode like a grenade and kill me? These are all questions I have, but I am told these airbags are safe. Yet I have seen lawsuits where someone died in another vehicle make but with 2017 Takata airbags as the cause of death and or injury. Should not my car have been replaced with non Takata brand airbags? Are any Takata airbags safe…

Air Bags · reported Feb 6, 2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 saab 9-5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v063000 (Air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Air Bags · reported Jan 14, 2017

Takata recall. 2/3/17 will mark 1 yr since notification of recall. Gm site says working quickly to obtain replacement parts. Use of adverb quickly is inappropriate. I need to know risk factor as my wife and I have a loaded pistol pointed at our heads every time we drive this vehicle. Should we disable the SRS system? What is the geographical distribution of deaths and injuries from exploding inflators? Are they really concentrated in hhas or is this just another of tanaka's lies? Is fatality/injury distribution information available? If not, why not? If this airbag module needed replacement…

Air Bags · reported Oct 24, 2016

Takata recall I received a letter from GM informing me of the takata airbag recall for my car in february this year (2016). It has been more than 8 months since the recall was issued but my car's airbag systems has not yet been repaired. There has been no further communication from GM about the recall. Please help with resolving this matter. Thanks.

Air Bags · reported Oct 21, 2016

Summary: in some vehicles, the driver airbag inflator may experience an alteration over time, which could lead to overaggressive combustion in the event of an air bag deployment. This condition could create excessive internal pressure when the air bag is deployed, which could result in the body of the inflator rupturing upon deployment. Safety risk: in the event of an inflator rupture, metal fragments could pass through the air bag cushion material, which may result in injury or death to vehicle occupants. Remedy: dealers will replace the driver airbag inflator on saab 9-3 and 9-5 vehicles…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Saab 9-5 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2007 Saab 9-5: 16V-063 (air bags), 08V-160 (seats). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Saab 9-5?

Owners report air bags problems most often (12 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 52,000 miles.

Are Saab recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Saab dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.