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Saab 9-4x recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints for the Saab 9-4x, covering model years 2011 to 2012. Air Bags is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 2 recall campaigns on file
  • 5 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 2 model years with data (2011–2012)
  • top component: Air Bags (1 complaint)
  • latest recall 21V473000 (reported Jun 24, 2021)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Saab 9-4x complaints by model year

1 model year · NHTSA complaints

All 5 complaints are for the 2011 model year.

Saab 9-4x complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Saab 9-4x complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
201150000

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Saab 9-4x components

top 5 · NHTSA categories

Air Bags is the component named most often, in 1 complaint (20.0% of all 5), followed by Power Train (1) and Suspension (1). Another 2 complaints are filed under NHTSA’s “Unknown or Other” category.

Components named most often in Saab 9-4x complaints (top 5)
Components named most often in Saab 9-4x complaints (top 5)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Unknown or Other240.0%
Air Bags120.0%
Power Train120.0%
Suspension120.0%
Visibility/Wiper120.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Saab 9-4x recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name 9-4x, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 2011 to 2012. The 2011 and 2012 model years appear in the most campaigns (2 each).

  • 2 recall campaigns
  • 1 “Do Not Drive” advisory
Saab 9-4x recall campaigns covering each model year
2011: 2 campaigns2012: 2 campaigns

  1. NHTSA campaign 21V473000

    Reported

    Suspension › Rear

    Model years 2011–2012

    NHTSA “Do Not Drive” advisory: affected vehicles should not be driven until the recall repair is done.

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles. The rear suspension toe link adjuster may not have been tightened properly, which could result in a loose toe link.

    Consequence:
    A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Owners are advised to not drive their vehicle if they experience certain Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) warnings or other issues, such as unusual steering behavior, while driving. Please see the Part 573 report for the full list of warnings. Dealers will replace the adjustable toe link with a non-adjustable one, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2021. Cadillac and Saab customers may direct questions to Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N212340980.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 14V571000

    Reported

    Suspension › Rear

    Model years 2011–2012

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured April 14, 2009, to September 1, 2014, and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to September 13, 2011. On the affected vehicles, the jam nut in the rear suspension toe adjuster link may not be torqued to the proper specification. A loose toe adjuster link can cause the vehicle to sway or wander at highway speeds. A loose toe adjuster link may lead to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the toe adjuster link will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.

    Consequence:
    Failure of the toe adjuster link could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the left and right rear toe link adjuster lock nuts, and replace the parts if there is evidence of damage or a loose link, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007. GM's number for this recall is 14457.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Saab 9-4x questions

4 questions

How many recalls does the Saab 9-4x have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Saab 9-4x, covering model years 2011 to 2012. The most recent, 21V473000, was reported on June 24, 2021 and is filed under “Suspension”. The 2011 and 2012 model years are covered by the most campaigns (2 each).

What is the most common Saab 9-4x complaint?

Air Bags is the component named most often: 1 complaint, or 20.0% of all 5. Power Train (1) and Suspension (1) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Saab 9-4x?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Saab dealer.

How many Saab 9-4x complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 5 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

Other Saab models

7 models · most complaints first

The Saab models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Saab VIN decoder with every Saab model page, WMI code and VIN note.

  • Saab 9-3 1999–2011 · 17 recalls · 1,345 complaints
  • Saab 9-5 1998–2011 · 9 recalls · 557 complaints
  • Saab 900 1995–2000 · 10 recalls · 196 complaints
  • Saab 9-7X 2005–2009 · 4 recalls · 171 complaints
  • Saab 9-2X 2005–2006 · 8 recalls · 121 complaints
  • Saab 9-3 Convertible 1999–2002 · 2 recalls · 61 complaints
  • Saab 9000 1995–1998 · 1 recall · 25 complaints

All Saab models and WMI codesLook up recalls by year

Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.