How many recalls does the 2005 Saab 9-2x have?

The 2005 Saab 9-2x has 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2005 Saab 9-2x has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2005 Saab 9-2x?

Of 136 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is air bags.

2005 Saab 9-2x Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2005 Saab 9-2x has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,120,606 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 136 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

AIR BAGS 20V001000 2020-01-02 258,813 affected

Defect

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (STI included), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana,…

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators with alternate inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer…

AIR BAGS 20V003000 2020-01-02 111,562 affected

Defect

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine,…

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at…

AIR BAGS 15V323000 2015-05-28 432,016 affected

Defect

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Subaru Baja vehicles manufactured January 22, 2003, to July 21, 2004, 2004-2005 Impreza vehicles manufactured January 28, 2003, to May 31, 2005, 2003-2008 Subaru Legacy vehicles manufactured January 22, 2003, to May 2, 2008, 2003-2008 Subaru…

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Subaru will notify their owners and General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The Subaru recall began on June 17, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. The Saab recall began on July 27, 2015. Owners of Saab…

SUSPENSION 11V464000 2011-09-06 318,215 affected

Defect

SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2007 IMPREZA, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 FORESTER, AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 SAAB 9-2X VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 THROUGH NOVEMBER 26, 2007 ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, MASSACHUSETTS, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, …

Consequence

A BROKEN CONTROL ARM CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

SUBARU WILL HANDLE THEIR VEHICLES AND SAAB WILL HANDLE THEIRS. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DEGREE OF CORROSION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS, AND WILL EITHER RUSTPROOF OR REPLACE THEM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT…

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

SUSPENSION

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

ENGINE

STRUCTURE:BODY

STEERING

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SERVICE BRAKES

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Total complaints136

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Does recall supposed to be done under the general motors theyâ€™re refusing to do this recall. And itâ€™s the law they have to do this recall not my fault. Itâ€™s a sob that was made by subaru, but itâ€™s gmâ€™s product 05-06.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2025-02-10

“The contact owns a 2005 saab 9-2x. The contact received notifications of nhtsa campaign numbers: 11v464000 (suspension) and 15v323000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer and chevrolet 112 [REDACTED]) were contacted but referred the…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2025-02-10

“The contact owns a 2005 saab 9-2x. The contact received notifications of nhtsa campaign numbers: 11v464000 (suspension) and 15v323000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer and chevrolet 112 [REDACTED]) were contacted but referred the…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2025-02-10

“The contact owns a 2005 saab 9-2x. The contact stated while attempting to park the vehicle, the control arm fractured. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer and was told rubber bushings and rubber control arm links could be worn. The control could just…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2021-05-28

“It is a known issue in the saab 9-2x community that the rear strut towers rust out and fall apart. This is an issue that should be addressed as it is so common whether in a rust prone state or not.”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2020-10-20

“It is a known issue in the saab 9-2x community that the rear strut towers rust out and fall apart. This is an issue that should be addressed as it is so common whether in a rust prone state or not.”

SUSPENSION · reported 2020-10-20

“Both rear left and right strut towers began rusting to the point the rear suspension alignment was constantly shifting due to the lack of structure remaining in the body”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2020-10-16

“Severe strut tower rust with many peoples collapsing. This is directly due to subaru and gms manufacturing of the car.”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2020-10-15