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Saturn Astra Recalls — All NHTSA Recall Campaigns

1 recall campaign on record across 1 model year of the Saturn Astra. Data sourced directly from NHTSA and updated daily.

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1
Recall Campaigns
109
Owner Complaints
7
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
1 affected model years5 crash-involved complaintsMost recalled year: 2008

Affected Model Years

20081R · 109C

R = recalls · C = complaints. Click a year to see the full problems report.

Recall Breakdown by Component Category

Airbag1 campaign (100%)

Most Common Owner Complaint Areas — Saturn Astra

AIR BAGS
54
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
12
POWER TRAIN
7
ENGINE
5
STEERING
5
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5
TIRES
3
WHEELS
3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
STRUCTURE:BODY
2

Based on 109 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years. 7 injuries reported.

All Saturn Astra Recall Campaigns

#16V0630002008 Saturn AstraAirbag
Issued: Mar 2, 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 deploy…

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or …

Remedy: 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 o…

Recalls by Component

1Airbag Recalls

#16V063000MY 2008

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…

Saturn Astra Recall — Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the Saturn Astra have?
The Saturn Astra has 1 recall campaign in the NHTSA database, spanning model years 2008 through 2008.
Is my Astra under recall?
Recall applicability depends on your specific VIN — not just the model year. Some recalls cover only certain production date ranges or trim levels. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov for an exact answer.
What is the most recalled Astra year?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2008 Saturn Astra has the highest recall campaign count (1 campaigns). However, the total count of campaigns is not the same as the number of defects — some campaigns are issued as expansions of earlier recalls.
Does a Astra recall mean my car is unsafe to drive?
Not necessarily. Recalls range from critical safety hazards — where NHTSA advises against driving — to minor inconveniences like a label error. Check the consequence field of each recall to understand the severity. If your specific VIN is subject to an open recall, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Who pays for recall repairs on a Astra?
The manufacturer is legally required to pay for all recall repairs under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer, regardless of whether you are the original owner or whether the vehicle is out of warranty.

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