2010–2011 Saab 9-3 Recall: Fuel System, Other
NHTSA campaign 11V015000 · Fuel System, Other · filed Jan 19, 2011 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
SAAB IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2010 THROUGH DECEMBER 2010. CERTAIN FUEL PUMPS INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MAY HAVE INTERNAL COMPONENTS WITH INCORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.
The risk
THE SUBJECT FUEL PUMPS CAN SEIZE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
SAAB WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
SAAB'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 15029.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Saab 9-3 recalls
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- 2004–2011 Saab 9-3 — In the affected vehicles, the driver's side front seat belt…
- 2004 Saab 9-3 — Seat Belts
- 2002–2003 Saab 9-3 and 2 other models — ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING TABS…
- 2001 Saab 9-3 — ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING TABS…
Other campaigns involving Saab vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 11V015000 (manufacturer number 15029). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.