Saab · 9-5 · 2009
2009 Saab 9-5
1
Recall
2
Complaints
N/A
NCAP overall
The 2009 Saab 9-5 has 1 recall and 2 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most frequent stored component label: air bags (2 reports).
Stored NHTSA configuration: 2009 Saab 9-5 4-DR. w/SAB NCAP Vehicle ID: 5101
Ratings describe one stored NHTSA configuration, not every trim, body style or drivetrain for this model year. How this configuration is selected
Source: NHTSA Public Records
NHTSA source checks for this vehicle year
- Complaints
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Recalls
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Safety ratings
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Investigations
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Manufacturer communications
- Separate successful check not recorded.
Checks are recorded separately for each dataset, not for the whole page. Dates use UTC. A missing check date does not mean no records exist.
Vehicle import recorded: Apr 28, 2026. This is the stored import date, not confirmation that every source was successfully refreshed.
Research Context
The 2009 Saab 9-5 page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most frequent complete stored component label is air bags with 2 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2009 Saab 9-5 currently shows 1 NHTSA recall listed on this page and 2 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows no overall NHTSA safety rating in our current dataset.
- The most frequent complete stored component labels on this page are air bags (2).
- Vehicle
- 2009 Saab 9-5
- Recalls
- 1
- Complaints
- 2
- Stored Configuration Overall Rating
- Not available in this dataset
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Configuration Test Results
Stored NHTSA configuration: 2009 Saab 9-5 4-DR. w/SAB NCAP Vehicle ID: 5101
Ratings describe one stored NHTSA configuration, not every trim, body style or drivetrain for this model year. How this configuration is selected
No overall score is available in our current dataset. The individual results below are not a combined safety rating; compare vehicles within the same test program and model year.
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
No rollover risk estimate available in this dataset
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 16V063000February 03, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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.
Remedy Status
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.
Owner Complaints
2 totalAIR BAGS
May 1, 2016
TAKATA RECALL. THE RECALL STATUS IS STILL INDICATING RECALL INCOMPLETE. REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE. WENT TO DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEP'T WAS TOLD PART NOT AVAILABLE. RECEIVED NOTICE IN MAY 2016. VERY CONCERNED THAT THE FIX FOR THIS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CONDITION IS NOT YET AVAILABLE. NE...
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AIR BAGS
Feb 3, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SAA 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 R...
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Why Compare These Pages
The strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2009 Saab models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2009 Saab 9-5 have?
The 2009 Saab 9-5 has 1 recall recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2009 Saab 9-5?
NHTSA has received 2 owner-reported complaints for the 2009 Saab 9-5.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2009 Saab 9-5?
An overall NHTSA safety rating is not available in our current dataset for the 2009 Saab 9-5. Individual crash-test results may still be available.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Saab 9-5?
The most frequent complete stored component labels for the 2009 Saab 9-5 are air bags (2 reports). These are exact-label counts, not broader component-group totals or confirmed defects.
Does the 2009 Saab 9-5 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall on record for the 2009 Saab 9-5. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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