2007 Saab 9-3 Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/12/2026

64Air Bags complaints

41.3%Of all 155 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS64 · 41.3%

SUSPENSION19 · 12.3%

ENGINE18 · 11.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12 · 7.7%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC7 · 4.5%

Share of the 155 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2007 Saab 9-3 overview page.

What owners report

“TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V063000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO…”NHTSA complaint 10970300 — filed 04/03/2017

“"TAKATA RECALL" I HAVE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF THIS RECALL, BUT A REMEDY REMAINS OUTSTANDING AFTER MORE THAN A YEAR. I WOULD LIKE TO INQUIRE ON…”NHTSA complaint 10957518 — filed 02/28/2017

“TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V063000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO…”NHTSA complaint 10957178 — filed 02/27/2017

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Saab 9-3 have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the most-reported problem area on the 2007 Saab 9-3: 64 of 155 complaints on file (41.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2007 Saab 9-3 have in total?

155 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 2 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.