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2012 Saab 9-4X: recalls and complaints

NHTSA advisory: do not driveCampaign 21V473000. NHTSA received the report on . 380,498 units. Suspension / Rear

Remedy of campaign 21V473000, in the NHTSA record

Owners are advised to not drive their vehicle if they experience certain Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) warnings or other issues, such as unusual steering behavior, while driving. Please see the Part 573 report for the full list of warnings. Dealers will replace the adjustable toe link with a non-adjustable one, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2021. Cadillac and Saab customers may direct questions to Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N212340980.

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NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2012 Saab 9-4X. The newest campaign is 21V473000. NHTSA received the report on 24 Jun 2021. The NHTSA record gives the component Suspension / Rear. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

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Recall campaigns

2 campaigns, newest first. 670,739 units in total.

  1. 21V473000Received . 380,498 units.

    Suspension / RearDo-not-drive advisory

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles. The rear suspension toe link adjuster may not have been tightened properly, which could result in a loose toe link.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Owners are advised to not drive their vehicle if they experience certain Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) warnings or other issues, such as unusual steering behavior, while driving. Please see the Part 573 report for the full list of warnings. Dealers will replace the adjustable toe link with a non-adjustable one, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2021. Cadillac and Saab customers may direct questions to Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N212340980.

    Report filed by General Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number N212340980. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 14V571000Received . 290,241 units.

    Suspension / Rear

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured April 14, 2009, to September 1, 2014, and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to September 13, 2011. On the affected vehicles, the jam nut in the rear suspension toe adjuster link may not be torqued to the proper specification. A loose toe adjuster link can cause the vehicle to sway or wander at highway speeds. A loose toe adjuster link may lead to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the toe adjuster link will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Failure of the toe adjuster link could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the left and right rear toe link adjuster lock nuts, and replace the parts if there is evidence of damage or a loose link, free of charge. The The recall began November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007. GM's number for this recall is 14457.

    Report filed by General Motors LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 14457. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

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Other model years

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  1. 20112
  2. 20122

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2012 Saab 9-4X: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/saab/9-4x/2012/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
General Motors, LLC

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2012 Saab 9-4X?
670,739 units in 2 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Saab 9-4X have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the Saab 9-4X, model years 2011 to 2012. 2 of them name the 2012 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2012 Saab 9-4X open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.